The US container shipping sector is cautiously approaching the peak season, with the upcoming US elections and labour negotiations poised to bring their own...

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Monthly import cargo at US ports continues peak season surge

Ioanna Kontos - August 9, 2024 0

Monthly inbound cargo volume at the US major container ports could see a near-record surge this month as retailers bring in merchandise ahead of...

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Another record-breaking month for container shipping demand from China to North America and North Europe

Ioanna Kontos - August 8, 2024 0

Ocean container shipping demand from China to North America and North Europe continued to break records in June as importers rushed to protect supply...

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West Coast ocean rates slide on easing demand, increasing capacity

Ioanna Kontos - August 7, 2024 0

Ocean rates out of Asia were stable last week for most lanes, with prices remaining at about their mid-July highs for the year. But reports...

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India now depends on Russia for 40% of its crude oil imports

Container News Team - August 7, 2024 0

During the past three months, India has relied on Russia for 40% of its seaborne crude oil import. Year-to-date, volumes have reached an average of...

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Ocean container shipping market reaches a tipping point: Xeneta Analysis

Ioanna Kontos - August 1, 2024 0

The ocean container shipping market reached a tipping point in July, with long-term rates on major fronthaul trades showing signs of life just as...

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Container ship fleet sees fastest growth in 15 years

Ioanna Kontos - July 24, 2024 0

Since the beginning of the year, the capacity of the container ship fleet has increased by 1.6 million TEUs. "Compared to one year ago, the...

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Ocean rates dip on capacity increase and early peak

Ioanna Kontos - July 23, 2024 0

The massive IT outage caused by the CrowdStrike update led to thousands of delayed or cancelled flights worldwide over the weekend as airport and...

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AI roadmap takes trucking from chaos to control in 2024

Container News Team - July 23, 2024 0

You're a logistics manager. Fuel costs are skyrocketing, drivers are hard to find, and regulations keep changing. How do you keep your fleet efficient...

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Survey: More Than 15 Years Needed for Transportation Sector to be Fully Powered by Sustainable Fuel Sources

Ioanna Kontos - July 22, 2024 0

Almost half the respondents who took part in a survey spearheaded by Reed Smith revealed that they expect it to take more than 15...

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Reputation matters: It’s time to digitalise ocean freight

Container News Team - July 22, 2024 0

Global economics and conflict continue to push trade, cargo demand, capacity and pricing in unexpected directions, creating headaches for the ocean cargo ecosystem. Carrier...

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BIMCO: Dry bulk newbuild contracting fell, despite strong market

Container News Team - July 18, 2024 0

“During the first half of 2024, newbuild contracting in the dry bulk sector fell 34.2% y/y despite favourable market conditions. A 6.5% y/y increase...

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