Dec 13, 2024 · Shippers there also face a shortfall of available reefer equipment. According to specialist Metro, South American exporters have struggled with a 73% shortage of reefer boxes.

Jan 9, 2025 · “This agreement protects current ILA jobs and establishes a framework for implementing technologies that will create more jobs while modernising east and Gulf coast …

Jan 3, 2025 · Container spot freight rates on the key transpacific eastbound trade have started 2025 with strong gains, following the partial implementation of 1 January general rate …

Dec 23, 2024 · “Vessels ‘go dark’ to avoid Houthi attacks,” blared headlines as 2024 kicked in, and commercial shipping very swiftly threw forecasts to the winds as it became apparent that …

Jan 3, 2025 · The impending network changes made by the big container lines look set to ensure continuation of services around the Cape of Good Hope until the latter half of 2025.

Maersk dismisses fears over capacity constraints at key Gemini port Maersk is confident that its key South-east Asia hub of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) will handle the pressure of being the most …

Dec 12, 2024 · Daniel Hackett, partner in Hackett Associates and co-author of the monthly Port Tracker report, noted that US west coast gateways handled 20.7% more import cargo in the …

Dec 16, 2024 · The Switzerland-headquartered carrier will charge $40 per teu for all cargo types on services connecting Asia to the US east and Gulf coasts. And last week, CMA CGM …

Jan 8, 2025 · Its current fleet capacity is 6.3m teu, widening the gap from world number-two operator Maersk, with its 4.4m teu, to 1.9m teu. Alphaliner data shows the Danish carrier grew …

Jan 16, 2025 · In this special episode of The Loadstar Podcast, host Mike King unpacks a turbulent start to the year for container shipping. With major developments like the averted US …