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US move against container makers is latest entry in logistics battle with China

Justice Department indictments against four of the world’s biggest box manufacturers follow reciprocal port fees and tariffs on China-made port equipment.

Zim reports Q1 loss, with bunker impact expected to worsen in Q2

CEO Eli Glickman did not offer earnings guidance due to the pending merger with Hapag-Lloyd, but said the war-driven surge in oil prices will likely drag Zim’s results down further in the second quarter.

UK government scraps proposed fuel duty increase in relief move for truckers

The decision comes as wholesale diesel prices in Britain have increased 40% in the last month and logistics businesses are finding it difficult to manage ever-increasing cost pressures.

Spot rate surge may signal early peak season on trans-Pacific

The underlying strength of that peak is unclear, however, with blank sailings, fuel-linked surcharges and a changeover in annual service contracts all putting upward pressure on spot and FAK rates.

Hapag-Lloyd scales up biofuel transport services with forwarder partners

Collaboration with global forwarders is allowing the carrier and its customers to significantly reduce carbon footprints in the difficult-to-monitor area of Scope 3 emissions.

US ports outline spending goals in push to reshore crane making

Port and terminal operators are looking to spend $6.7 billion over the next five years to install cranes and other equipment, an industry survey shows, as Washington is asked to help reshore manufacturing.

Bankruptcy court approves STG Logistics’ exit from Chapter 11

But court filings show that even after restructuring, the company is likely to operate with thin margins and a relatively modest cash cushion.

WiseTech joins partner program of container shipping digital standards group

The largest forwarding software provider globally adds heft to DCSA’s push to drive electronic standards in the ocean freight industry.

Senate approves Kloster for seat on Surface Transportation Board

Richard Kloster joins the STB at an important time for the agency as it reviews the proposed $85 billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, which would be the largest US rail transaction in nearly three decades.

Ocean carriers face growing order book nearing 40% of in-service fleet

Yet liner executives insist that much of the surplus tonnage can be absorbed by a combination of vessel management, trade imbalances, increased scrapping and the ongoing effects of geopolitical disruptions.

Hellenic Shipping: Strategic Success Drivers and High-Value Opportunities

Container News Team

The global maritime sector is navigating an unprecedented era of change, pushing Hellenic Shipping to balance rigid environmental mandates like the EU MRV and IMO DCS with the volatile costs of regulatory compliance. At the recent high-level Maritime Technical Networking Summit held at the Grecotel La Riviera in Greece, a panel of prominent industry figures […] The post Hellenic Shipping: Strategic Success Drivers and High-Value Opportunities appeared first on Container News.

Fujairah Terminals signs land lease agreements to expand logistics capabilities

Antonia Saratsopoulou

Fujairah Terminals, part of AD Ports Group, has signed three strategic land lease agreements with Fujairah International Airport, Fujairah Free Zone Authority and Al Dahra Agriculture Trading. The agreements aim to strengthen logistics connectivity and support trade growth across regional and international markets. The leased areas cover a combined 130,000 square meters and will support […] The post Fujairah Terminals signs land lease agreements to expand logistics capabilities appeared first on Container News.

Valenciaport strengthens North Africa trade ties at Logismed Casablanca

Alexandros Itimoudis

Valenciaport participated in the Logismed Casablanca international trade fair, North Africa’s leading logistics and supply chain event, with a delegation led by Port Authority of Valencia President Mar Chao. The visit formed part of the authority’s strategy to consolidate its role as a strategic gateway for trade between Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean, and to […] The post Valenciaport strengthens North Africa trade ties at Logismed Casablanca appeared first on Container News.

CEVA Logistics opens automated distribution center in China

Antonia Saratsopoulou

CEVA Logistics has opened a new automated distribution center in Alashankou, China, strengthening its trans-Eurasian road transport network. The 4,300-square-meter facility supports freight flows between China, Central Asia, the Caucasus and Europe. Located inside the Alashankou Free Trade Zone near the Kazakhstan border, the site serves as a consolidation hub for Less-than-Truckload (LTL) cargo and […] The post CEVA Logistics opens automated distribution center in China appeared first on Container News.

NorthPort reports key milestones

Alexandros Itimoudis

NorthPort has completed several significant testing and installation milestones as part of its ongoing three-year structural upgrade programme, with works at Pier 16 and Terminal 1 progressing in line with the approved schedule. Works on the initial 40-metre segment at Pier 16, within a designated 100-metre work area, have been underway since April 2026. Pile […] The post NorthPort reports key milestones appeared first on Container News.

Reefer Report: Florida corrects, California surges; The seasonal handoff is here

The Big Picture The Mother’s Day hangover is real. Florida spot rates are pulling back sharply — Atlanta dropped -24% The post Reefer Report: Florida corrects, California surges; The seasonal handoff is here appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Flatbed Report: Home Depot is going pro, and flatbed carriers should pay attention

Home Depot is aggressively pivoting from DIY shoppers to professional contractors — acquiring wholesale distributors of roofing shingles, drywall, and The post Flatbed Report: Home Depot is going pro, and flatbed carriers should pay attention appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Dry Van Report: Manufacturing holds its ground, but the pressure is building

U.S. manufacturing expanded in April for the fourth consecutive month, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI holding steady at 52.7% — The post Dry Van Report: Manufacturing holds its ground, but the pressure is building appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

FMCSA registration modernization: What to know about the new Motus system

FMCSA registration modernization: What to know about the new Motus system Last updated: May 4th 2026. Information in this The post FMCSA registration modernization: What to know about the new Motus system appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Reefer Report: South Texas takes the wheel; rates surge up to +59% as Florida season fades and California’s West Coast Corridor opens up

USDA Specialty Crops National Truck Rate Report | Week of May 13, 2026 The Big Picture The baton has been The post Reefer Report: South Texas takes the wheel; rates surge up to +59% as Florida season fades and California’s West Coast Corridor opens up appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Dry Van Report: How small fleets weathered the Great Freight Recession

Data Analysis for the Week Ending Saturday, May 9th, 2026. All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and load volume The post Dry Van Report: How small fleets weathered the Great Freight Recession appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Flatbed Report: March housing starts rebound, but flatbed’s real signal is in the permits

Data Analysis for the Week Ending Saturday, May 9th, 2026. All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and load volume The post Flatbed Report: March housing starts rebound, but flatbed’s real signal is in the permits appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

DAT tests new way for carriers to find broker-posted Convoy Platform loads in DAT One

DAT is testing a new way of bringing together our portfolio to deliver more automation solutions to our customers. This The post DAT tests new way for carriers to find broker-posted Convoy Platform loads in DAT One appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

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