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Zim faces proxy fight after rejecting CEO’s buyout bid

The Israel-based carrier is urging shareholders to reelect its current slate of directors later this month after alternate nominees were put forth by dissident shareholders.

Rail service shakes off prior disruptions to close 2025 on high note

Average intermodal train speeds among the four US Class I railroads have exceeded year-ago levels for 30 consecutive weeks dating back to early May, according to the Association of American Railroads.

Cosco Shipping inks $7 billion deal for big fleet expansion

The move is part of the Chinese government’s ambition to accelerate the development of China as a maritime power, China Shipbuilding Group said.

AI will change UP-NS merger review in ways the industry has never seen

For the first time, US regulators can evaluate a rail merger not on assertions, but on what the data actually shows — and they can do it in hours, not months.

India-Europe carriers push December rates higher on tighter capacity

Mumbai-based forwarder executives have linked the pricing gains mainly to lower capacity amid multiple blank sailings during the month covering CMA CGM’s Epic service and Ocean Network Express’ IOX loop.

Global container volume growth slows on US, EU declines

The softer global growth in October pulled the 12-month rolling average down to the lowest in 20 months, according to Drewry’s Simon Heaney.

December US imports on track to be lowest since June ’23: retailers

The weak import numbers come as the National Retail Federation is projecting record holiday sales in the US of more than $1 trillion for the first time, up between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.

Diverging demand for e-commerce drives muted start to air cargo peak season

After 27 consecutive months of plus-40% year-over-year growth, China’s total cross-border e-commerce sales were flat in October, according to Xeneta.

New product allows shippers to flex MQC volumes on a weekly basis

A former DOT deputy assistant secretary in the Biden administration says tradable, guaranteed slot reservations would create a scenario enabling greater efficiencies for both shippers and carriers.

Vancouver’s new scheduling system gives 96-hour advance notice of vessel arrivals

The Vancouver-Fraser Port Authority’s scheduling system is aimed at helping marine terminals better prepare labor and equipment planning to mitigate import surges.

South Korea’s shipbuilders as Washington’s commercial proxy

Alexandros Itimoudis

HD Hyundai’s recent expansion signals maritime industry’s transformation from market competition to geopolitical chess match. The post South Korea’s shipbuilders as Washington’s commercial proxy appeared first on Container News.

MSC launches two new long-haul services from Bilbao

Antonia Saratsopoulou

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has added two new container services from the Port of Bilbao. From 20 December, Bilbao will join a weekly direct service linking northern Europe with the west coast of South America. The Bilbao Port Authority called the move a major milestone for the port. Bilbao will become the final port of […] The post MSC launches two new long-haul services from Bilbao appeared first on Container News.

Kalmar partners with Kempower and SINEXCEL

Antonia Saratsopoulou

Kalmar has launched a new range of DC charging solutions to support its electric equipment portfolio. The solutions were developed in partnership with charger specialists Kempower and SINEXCEL. The partnerships combine Kalmar’s expertise in electric material-handling equipment with Kempower’s and SINEXCEL’s experience in DC charging technology. Together, the companies aim to deliver reliable, easy-to-use charging […] The post Kalmar partners with Kempower and SINEXCEL appeared first on Container News.

Wärtsilä wins 120 MW Australia power contract

Antonia Saratsopoulou

Wärtsilä will supply engines, control systems and auxiliary equipment for a new 120 MW power plant in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Australian independent power producer Zenith Energy Operations placed the order in the fourth quarter of 2024. The plant will support operations at Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM), one of Australia’s largest gold mines, owned by […] The post Wärtsilä wins 120 MW Australia power contract appeared first on Container News.

Samskip names Ólafur Orri Ólafsson as CEO

Antonia Saratsopoulou

Samskip has appointed Ólafur Orri Ólafsson as its new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Kari-Pekka Laaksonen. The company said the leadership change reflects continuity and a focus on long-term growth. Samskip will continue to invest in sustainable, multimodal logistics and digitalisation. Under Kari-Pekka Laaksonen’s leadership, Samskip expanded its network and entered new markets. The company […] The post Samskip names Ólafur Orri Ólafsson as CEO appeared first on Container News.

Flatbed report: U.S. factory activity slipped at a faster pace than expected in November

The November 2025 ISM Manufacturing PMI fell to 48.2%, marking a 0.5-point drop from October’s level and signaling another month The post Flatbed report: U.S. factory activity slipped at a faster pace than expected in November appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Reefer report: Reefer carriers expect a second start to the winter produce season in Texas

The end of the farmer and trucker protests on the Mexican side of the southern U.S. border at Thanksgiving is The post Reefer report: Reefer carriers expect a second start to the winter produce season in Texas appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Dry van report: ATA October tonnage drop signals stubborn market headwinds

The latest data from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) confirms what many in our industry are feeling: the freight market The post Dry van report: ATA October tonnage drop signals stubborn market headwinds appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Year-end pressure, year-end risk: Strengthening your supply chain against seasonal threats

DAT Guest Author

As freight activity surges in December, brokers face one of the most challenging periods of the year for supply chain The post Year-end pressure, year-end risk: Strengthening your supply chain against seasonal threats appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Flatbed report: Machinery haulers impacted by the slumping agricultural economy

September 2025 data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) brought positive news for the specialty light-duty agricultural sector, with The post Flatbed report: Machinery haulers impacted by the slumping agricultural economy appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Reefer report: South American produce floods Philly docks

The annual surge of refrigerated (reefer) truckload demand is underway in the Philadelphia region, driven by the start of the The post Reefer report: South American produce floods Philly docks appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Dry van report: Economic uncertainty is weighing on retailers and consumers

A significant decline in the volume of corrugated cardboard shipments is a major warning sign for the trucking industry, as The post Dry van report: Economic uncertainty is weighing on retailers and consumers appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Honoring heroes: the Wreaths Across America convoy

The holiday season often brings a sense of gratitude and a desire to give back. It’s a time when communities The post Honoring heroes: the Wreaths Across America convoy appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

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