Last-Mile Delivery Costs Rise Again in 2026: Why Urban Freight Is Becoming More Complex
Last-mile costs are rising again in 2026, and the reason is bigger than fuel prices or driver wages alone. The final leg of road freight now sits at the center of modern logistics
MOL and Hitachi Repurpose Ships as Offshore Data Centers
Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hitachi and Hitachi Systems to develop, operate and commercialise floating data centres
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
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
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
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
AI-Controlled Smart Ships Gain Momentum in 2026: Are Autonomous Fleets the New Standard?
Sea freight in 2026 is entering a decisive transformation phase. After years of volatility driven by global disruptions, rising fuel costs, and environmental pressure, the maritime
Redefining Supply Chain Optimisation in the Age of Nearshoring and Regional Hubs
Supply chains are the backbone of global commerce. Yet, the past few years have exposed how fragile traditional models can be. Between pandemic-related disruptions, geopolitical te
