Freight Rates Explained: Data, Volatility, and Demand
Container freight rates are no longer governed purely by the traditional supply and demand factors, but increasingly by geopolitical shocks and the speed at which information moves
Early Transpac Spot Rate Slump Signals Market Trouble
The flatlining of the pre-Chinese New Year shipping peak was in evidence in the past couple of weeks with falling spot rates, however new analysis from Sea-Intelligence suggests th
Ocean Alliance and ONE Slash Transatlantic Capacity
The transatlantic trade between Europe and North America could be set to see a capacity reduction after the Ocean Alliance and Japanese carrier ONE filed a revised vessel-sharing a
Maersk-Gemini Flagship Makes First Suez Canal Transit
The first of Maersk’s flagship dual-fuel methanol vessels made its scheduled eastbound transit of the Suez Canal, marking the return of one of the liner routes to the Suez – Re
Major Carriers Still Hungry for Mega Container Ships
The containership orderbook this week stands at a 15-year high, equivalent to nearly 36% of the active fleet, proving demand for large vessels is far from over. Maersk Line continu
Technology Costs, Transparency, and the Reality for Freight Forwarders
Over the past few months, many freight forwarders, including us in Across the Ocean Shipping have been grappling with a significant shift in how core operating software is priced a
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk to Transit Red Sea on Gemini Service
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) and Hapag-Lloyd have decided to change the routing of one of their shared services under the Gemini Cooperation, transitioning it through the Re
Geopolitical Airspace Restrictions in 2026: Why Longer Flight Paths Are Driving Higher Costs
If your air freight costs are climbing in 2026 even though volumes feel stable, the reason is increasingly geopolitical rather than commercial. Airspace restrictions, safety-driven
SAF Becomes Mandatory on Major Trade Lanes in 2026: How It’s Reshaping Air Freight Pricing
The air freight industry is entering a pivotal transition in 2026 as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) moves from a voluntary climate initiative to a regulatory requirement on major
The 2026 Global Carbon Tax Enforcement: What Shippers Must Know About New Maritime Emission Penalties
The 2026 Global Carbon Tax represents one of the most significant regulatory changes the maritime industry has faced in decades. As global pressure intensifies to reduce greenho
