Ships Go Off Course After Navigation Jam Near Hormuz
Ships Go Off Course Near Hormuz Strait After Navigation Systems Jammed Half a dozen ships have diverted course on the way to the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial waterway connecting t
Car Carrier Sinks After Pacific Deck Blaze
The Morning Midas had been adrift since June 3, when a fire forced crew to abandon the ship The Morning Midas car carrier sank in the Pacific Ocean late Monday, weeks after a fire
The Latest Victim of the Tariff War: Free Shipping Takes a Hit
Retailers are cutting back on free shipping to offset the steep costs of tariffs. Some online merchants are eliminating free shipping, while others are raising the amount customers
Shipping Data: UNCTAD Releases New Seaborne Trade Stats
Maritime transport moves over 80% of goods traded worldwide. Country-level seaborne trade data is vital for shaping better transport, trade and investment policies. UN Trade and
Charter Link Bypasses Shenzhen LCL Delays with AEO-Certified Warehouse
As of May 1st, 2025, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) in China has significantly increased the inspection ratio of LCL shipments due to enhanced controls on special comm
Hapag-Lloyd Sees Strong Q1, But 2025 Outlook Remains Uncertain
As it presented its first-quarter financial results today, Hapag-Lloyd cautioned that any cargo surge following the US-China trade tariff hiatus was likely to be short-lived. The G
Shipping Rates to Rise as Importers Rush Goods from China
Shipping companies are gearing up for a surge in shipments out of China and a rise in shipping rates, after the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day tariff rollback. “Right now, our
Maersk Maintains Outlook Despite Container Demand Concerns
A.P. Moller-Maersk backed full-year guidance despite moderating expectations around global container demand this year as macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty increase. The Da
Trade Wars and Tides: The Ripple Effects of U.S.–China Tariffs on Sea Freight
Imagine trying to steer a massive cargo ship through a sudden storm—that’s what today’s global sea freight industry is facing, thanks to a fresh wave of U.S. tariffs on Chine
Environmental Regulations and the Push for Sustainable Sea Freight Solutions
Sea freight keeps the world connected—but at a cost to the planet. As pressure mounts to cut emissions, environmental regulations are steering the shipping industry toward cleane
