Xeneta flags hedging risk from lagging cargo-loaded indexes
Xeneta says contracted-rate indexes give Shippers and Carriers a two-week signal over cargo-loaded data, as FabioBrocca highlights XSIC accuracy, AsiaNorthEurope…
Middle East Rerouting Leaves Ocean Carriers With More Ships but Less Capacity in 2026
Middle East disruptions are reshaping OceanFreight networks as RhenusLogistics warns that rising vessel supply is failing to ease capacity pressure.…
Southeast Asia Lures European Forwarders Away From US as Machinery Imports Signal Long-Term Manufacturing Build-Out
European forwarders are pivoting from the US to SoutheastAsia, betting on steady 7-8% import growth in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia…
Hapag-Lloyd raises North Europe to Latin America tariffs by EUR 300
Hapag-Lloyd increases OceanFreight tariffs by EUR 300 on North Europe to Latin America trades effective April 1, 2026. The move…
25,000 Tons of CO₂ Cut at Sea: Why the DHL–CMA CGM Biofuel Deal Signals a Turning Point for Ocean Freight
DHL Global Forwarding and CMA CGM commit nearly 9,000 tons of biofuel to cut 25,000 tons of CO₂ at sea,…
Maersk Posts Strong Q3 2025 Results Amid Operational Gains and Cost Control
Maersk reports strong Q3 2025 results with EBITDA at $2.7bn and EBIT at $1.3bn. CEO VincentClerc highlights growth across Ocean,…
Tariff Uncertainty and Weak Demand Pressure Transpacific Freight Rates
Global trade tension and post-peak demand have driven down China–U.S. freight rates despite carrier GRIs. Tariff uncertainty, weak bookings, and…
Davies Turner Extends project44 Partnership to Boost Cargo Visibility
DaviesTurner renews alliance with project44 to strengthen supplychain visibility. The UK freight forwarder extends its tech partnership to enhance oceanfreight…
Ghost Lanes: MIT Research Uncovers Hidden Costs in Ocean and Trucking Freight
MIT research dives into ghostlanes and blanksailings in oceanfreight and trucking. Hidden costs, strained carrier relations, and smarter procurement strategies…
Rhenus Names Thorsten Koch as Head of Ocean Freight Europe
Rhenus appoints ThorstenKoch as Head of OceanFreight Europe, effective October 1, 2025. With 20+ years’ experience, Koch will oversee LCL…