Airspace Closure Forces Qatar Airways to Halt Flights
Qatar Airways Cargo has confirmed the temporary suspension of its flights to, and from, Doha due to the closure of Qatari airspace. “The airline is working closely with governmen
Middle East Shipping Update: Suspensions, Reroutes, War Risk
We would like to provide an important update regarding developments in the Middle East and their impact on global container shipping services. Due to the escalating security
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
Early Peak and Pre-CNY Volatility Keep Ocean Rates Low
The last full week of vessel loading before Chinese New Year (CNY) began on Feb 17 2026, saw container spot freight rates continue their recent descent, albeit at a far gentler rat
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
