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MSC consolidates USWC, Asian calls to boost trans-Pacific reliability

The ocean carrier said it would no longer call Oakland on one of its trans-Pacific services, with another service into the Pacific Northwest dropping a Vietnam call.

California truckload rates rise as fuel spikes, capacity cuts tighten market

The state was largely insulated from the volatility seen in the Midwest and Northeast over the winter because it did not face the same prolonged cold and snowstorms.

Hesitation from port authorities slows automation in Southern California

It has become difficult, if not impossible, for Los Angeles-Long Beach terminals wishing to automate to gain the necessary approvals from port commissions, despite the terminals’ right to automate being guaranteed since 2008.

Montreal Port chief Gascon exits abruptly after two-year tenure

The departure of the Montreal Port Authority CEO comes just as development work begins on a new US$1.15 billion container terminal.

Charleston looking for retailer shippers to revive port’s growth

The port’s chief executive said his agency will do more to attract large retail BCOs to reverse lost market share, while also investing in non-container projects.

FMC again rejects Maersk petition to waive notice period for emergency fuel surcharge

The unanimous decision prevents the carrier from immediately implementing the fee, which is meant to help recoup fuel costs on US trades that have been driven higher due to the war with Iran.

CMA CGM said to have deal with Iran to allow safe passage through Hormuz: sources

The CMA CGM Kribi successfully transited the strait late Thursday, the first passage for a Western-operated container ship since the war between the US/Israel and Iran disrupted access to the crucial waterway five weeks ago.

Rising jet fuel costs challenging freighter viability as war enters second month

Global jet fuel prices have almost doubled since the Middle East war began on Feb. 28, piling additional expenses onto an operating component that before the conflict was already more than 30% of total costs.

SeaLead warns of network disruptions in Persian Gulf war zone

The announcement comes as the Singapore-based regional carrier outlined a strategic restructuring of its overall operations, including scaling down trade coverage across its key intra-Asia trade territories.

Rubio, in escalation, criticizes China for detaining Panama-flag ships

The comments by the US Secretary of State heighten the Trump administration’s involvement a week after the top federal maritime regulator flagged the ship detentions.

KfW IPEX-Bank provides sustainability-linked loan to X-Press Feeders

Giannis Nikolakis

KfW IPEX-Bank has extended a USD 80 million revolving sustainability-linked loan facility to Singapore-based container feeder operator X-Press Feeders, supporting the company’s decarbonisation strategy. The financing will be used to fund fleet renewal, efficiency improvements and other initiatives aligned with X-Press Feeders’ pathway toward climate neutrality by 2050. The company has been investing in more […] The post KfW IPEX-Bank provides sustainability-linked loan to X-Press Feeders appeared first on Container News.

HMM CEO visits TTI Algeciras as terminal expansion gets green light

Antonia Saratsopoulou

HMM CEO Won Hyok Choi visited TTI Algeciras, marking the first visit by the shipping line’s top leadership since CMA Terminals joined the terminal’s shareholding structure. HMM holds a majority stake of 50% plus one share in the terminal. The visit coincides with a significant development. The Port Authority of Algeciras Bay recently approved an […] The post HMM CEO visits TTI Algeciras as terminal expansion gets green light appeared first on Container News.

COSCO starts containerised bitumen shipments from Yangpu port

Container News Team

COSCO Shipping Lines on 5 April launched the first dedicated service for shipping containerised bitumen between China and Thailand. The bitumen, loaded in 20 tank containers and placed on the 2021-built 1,170 TEU GH River, was shipped from Yangpu port on Hainan Island to Thailand’s Laem Chabang, to meet bitumen demand in Southeast Asia. The post COSCO starts containerised bitumen shipments from Yangpu port appeared first on Container News.

Hyundai i20 vs Kia Syros: The Trade-Off Between Agility and Commanding Presence

The modern car buyer is increasingly faced with a choice that goes beyond price and features: should a vehicle prioritise agility or presence? The comparison between the Hyundai i20 and the Kia Syros captures this dilemma effectively. While one is engineered for nimble urban driving, the other is designed to offer a commanding stance and […] The post Hyundai i20 vs Kia Syros: The Trade-Off Between Agility and Commanding Presence appeared first on Container News.

LX Pantos partners with SK E&S on solar-powered warehouses

Antonia Saratsopoulou

LX Pantos has partnered with SK Innovation E&S to install solar power systems across its logistics centers in South Korea. The agreement covers three sites, including the MegaWise Cheongna Center in Incheon, as well as facilities in Changwon and Yongin. Solar rollout and energy sharing The project will install rooftop solar systems with a combined […] The post LX Pantos partners with SK E&S on solar-powered warehouses appeared first on Container News.

Flatbed report: Farm equipment sales are still sliding, and flatbed carriers are feeling it

The agriculture equipment sector hasn’t found its floor yet. According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ February 2026 report, total The post Flatbed report: Farm equipment sales are still sliding, and flatbed carriers are feeling it appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Reefer Produce Report: California citrus hits shortage, Yakima tightens, and the border keeps climbing

California citrus is the week’s biggest story. South/Central CA citrus (blood oranges, grapefruit, lemons, oranges, tangelos) jumped from Adequate to The post Reefer Produce Report: California citrus hits shortage, Yakima tightens, and the border keeps climbing appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Dry van report: The capacity isn’t gone — it just got selective

The Journal of Commerce Truckload Capacity Index edged up from 72.4% in Q3 2025 to 73.5% in Q4, but don’t The post Dry van report: The capacity isn’t gone — it just got selective appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

The Carrier Survival Guide: How to protect your margins when diesel won’t stop climbing

Take a look at some strategies and tools to help combat rising diesel costs, from deadhead-reduction strategies to cash flow solutions. The post The Carrier Survival Guide: How to protect your margins when diesel won’t stop climbing appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

The other side of the rate: Using Shipper Spot Rate to win bids, protect margins, and read the market

For freight brokers, the difference between a profitable quarter and a stressful one often comes down to how quickly you The post The other side of the rate: Using Shipper Spot Rate to win bids, protect margins, and read the market appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Flatbed report: The construction boom that fueled flatbed is fading

Nonresidential construction spending fell 0.6% in December, and the numbers underneath that headline are worse than they look for flatbed The post Flatbed report: The construction boom that fueled flatbed is fading appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Reefer Produce Report: South Texas goes full squeeze; Every lane hits slight shortage

South Texas is the tightest produce origin in the country. All nine lanes out of Mexico crossings through South Texas The post Reefer Produce Report: South Texas goes full squeeze; Every lane hits slight shortage appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Dry van report: Why spot market carriers feel the diesel pain first

The war in the Middle East has quickly injected volatility into global energy markets, and diesel prices are responding faster The post Dry van report: Why spot market carriers feel the diesel pain first appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

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