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Reefer fleet growth yet to show in availability of equipment

Despite significant injections of reefer capacity in early 2025, US cold chain stakeholders say they continue to face equipment scarcity issues.

Ports ask Congress to help shift the costs of operating local customs offices

A bill reintroduced in the House of Representatives would require customs fees to be directed to covering building and other capital costs related to inspections.

J.B. Hunt says surcharges necessary to maintain peak season service

Some customers and competitors were surprised by the timing of the surcharges, which are typically implemented in August or September, if at all, and only after volume spikes.

MPV availability likely to tighten in aftermath of latest Houthi attacks

With more ships expected to divert to the longer Cape of Good Hope route around southern Africa, shippers could find it more difficult to secure capacity for project cargoes.

Volvo faces $1.2 billion write-down as US tariffs erode profitability

The European automotive industry has been hammered by Washington’s import tariffs that are imposing a significant financial burden on the continent’s carmakers.

Ports fear emissions grants under threat amid EPA budget slashing

The National Association of Waterfront Employers has sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee asking for continued support of the $3 billion Clean Ports Program.

Tightening vessel supply threatens to delay offshore wind projects

A strong midterm global outlook for wind farm development could be dampened by a lack of forward ship capacity to service the buildouts.

Strong H1 volumes, space crunch keep Antwerp terminals under pressure

Container volumes handled by North Europe’s busiest port continue to grow, alongside the now critical need for more landside capacity.

Macquarie looks to keep hold on NY-NJ terminal amid lease talks

The infrastructure fund that owns the Port of New York and New Jersey’s largest marine terminal is not looking to divest as it seeks to extend the term of its lease, according to people familiar with the talks.

FMC probing service agreements between Port Houston, ocean carriers

The investigation centers on terminal service agreements that may have required container lines to commit to route a share of their cargo through Port Houston.

New feeder terminal for Busan New Port

Giannis Nikolakis

South Korea’s Busan port will have a new feeder pier, after the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries selected BNOT (a consortium of several companies) as the preferred developer after an open tender. Located in Busan New Port’s South Container Terminal, the pier will have two berths that can accommodate ships of up to 2,000 TEU. […] The post New feeder terminal for Busan New Port appeared first on Container News.

How Trump’s tariff deal with Indonesia could affect the shipping operations?

Alexandros Itimoudis

In a surprise move that follows months of tense negotiations, the US President Donald Trump announced a new trade agreement with Indonesia that will impose a 19% tariff on Indonesian exports to the United States a reduction from the 32% he had previously threatened. Though hailed by Jakarta as the result of an extraordinary struggle, […] The post How Trump’s tariff deal with Indonesia could affect the shipping operations? appeared first on Container News.

Autonomous ships are already here: The coming shift in shipping operations

Alexandros Itimoudis

Autonomous shipping is no longer a futuristic concept but an operational reality in some segments. As AI-driven decision-making systems, real-time vessel monitoring, and remote operations mature, a new chapter in maritime logistics is beginning one that traditional players cannot afford to ignore. A report by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse […] The post Autonomous ships are already here: The coming shift in shipping operations appeared first on Container News.

Shippers urged to protect supply chains as new tariffs loom

Container News Team

Shippers need to better protect their supply chains as political and economic drivers are forcing rapid changes in sourcing supplies, container shipping services and capacity on critical routes. Fluctuations in demand driven by wildly fluctuating tariffs have disrupted Pacific trades, but there has been a knock-on effect into the Asia/Europe services and other regions. Xeneta’s […] The post Shippers urged to protect supply chains as new tariffs loom appeared first on Container News.

WinGD installs first ammonia-fuelled two-stroke engine

Antonia Saratsopoulou

Swiss engine maker WinGD has reached a major milestone in green shipping. The company has installed its first ammonia-fuelled two-stroke engine on a new gas carrier for EXMAR. This marks the first time an ammonia-powered gas carrier will enter commercial service. The engine, known as the X52DF-A, was built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine […] The post WinGD installs first ammonia-fuelled two-stroke engine appeared first on Container News.

Independence from insecure vendors: Fortify your supply chain

Why your vendors may be your biggest risk As we celebrate independence this July, it’s a timely reminder that in The post Independence from insecure vendors: Fortify your supply chain appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Reefer report: Fresno, California, is widely recognized as the “Raisin Capital of the World”

Fresno, California, is widely recognized as the “Raisin Capital of the World” due to its significant role in raisin production The post Reefer report: Fresno, California, is widely recognized as the “Raisin Capital of the World” appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Dry van report: Another above average hurricane season is on the horizon

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a 60% likelihood of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season in 2025, which The post Dry van report: Another above average hurricane season is on the horizon appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Flatbed report: ISM PMI headline number surprises to the upside

According to the latest Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Report On Business, the manufacturing sector contracted for the fourth The post Flatbed report: ISM PMI headline number surprises to the upside appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

How to win — and keep — shippers: Strategies from DAT and MegaCorp

In a recent TIA-hosted webinar, DAT Director of Broker Product, Jared Stowe, and MegaCorp Logistics’ Director of Strategic Partnerships, Winnie The post How to win — and keep — shippers: Strategies from DAT and MegaCorp appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Customer Spotlight: AMB Logistic

Troy, MI https://amblogistic.us/ Founded 2020 In their own words AMB Logistic is a tech-driven freight brokerage committed to delivering The post Customer Spotlight: AMB Logistic appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Flatbed report: No clear demand trend for truckload carriers

The U.S. freight market experienced a slight dip in May, with trucking activity decreasing by 0.1% after a 0.5% gain The post Flatbed report: No clear demand trend for truckload carriers appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

Reefer report: Consumers aren’t just pulling back — they’re recalibrating

KPMG’s latest Consumer Pulse Summer 2025 report paints a sobering picture of the consumer: more cautious, more cost-conscious, and more The post Reefer report: Consumers aren’t just pulling back — they’re recalibrating appeared first on DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog.

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