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Fuel, congestion push trans-Pacific ocean rates near $9,500

Mideast tensions and operating issues are keeping container rates elevated on the trans-Pacific. The post Fuel, congestion push trans-Pacific ocean rates near $9,500 appeared first...

Trans-Pacific spot rates reach new highs on resilient demand, port congestion

Trans-Pacific freight rates hit record highs due to strong, early peak-season demand. The post Trans-Pacific spot rates reach new highs on resilient demand, port congestion appeare...

Trans-Pacific facing new booking risks as reliability sinks

Ocean shippers face worsening reliability across major trade lanes, with tighter trans-Pacific capacity adding to booking risks, according to WiseTech Global’s latest outlook. The...

Powering Pacific ties

Ocean rates highest in a year amid US-China trade truce

Trans-Pacific trade armistice temporarily easing uncertainty for carriers and importers as rates hit yearly highs. The post Ocean rates highest in a year amid US-China trade truce...

New Zealand naval ships transit contested Taiwan Strait

The transits Friday by naval frigate Te Mana and oiler Aotearoa, were part of a three-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific.

Asia delays, import strength extending trans-Pac peak season

Executives at three major container lines say Asia port congestion removed significant functional capacity from the trans-Pacific trade in September, raising expectations that the...

New Drewry data shows import demand boosting trans-Pacific rates

Drewry’s World Container Index rose on higher rates on trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe routes. The post New Drewry data shows import demand boosting trans-Pacific rates appeared firs...

AI air cargo boom sets up strong peak season on the trans-Pacific

Volume on the Asia-North America trade lane has recovered rapidly from the summer slowdown, with demand growth shrugging off soaring fuel prices and elevated rates.

Transpac rates close in on Covid records as carriers pile in capacity

Container shipping spot rates from the Far East to the US are approaching their highest levels seen during the Covid-19 disruption, with carriers increasing capacity on the eastbou...

Japan and US Expand Space Security Cooperation With New Indo-Pacific Surveillance Payload

Expert says payload important for modern operations and contingency preparation vis-a-vis Taiwan

A Pacific pivot ahead for Taiwan?

Transpacific spot rates top $10,000 as Asia-Europe slide accelerates

Container spot freight rates on the transpacific and Asia-Europe continued on their completely divergent directions for the seventh straight week, with Asia-US east coast rates now...

Transpacific freight rates climb as Europe extends decline

Transpacific freight rates strengthened in the latest weekly readings, while Asia-Europe rates continued to move lower, reinforcing the widening gap between the two major containe....

Maersk cuts transpacific capacity as Golden Week slowdown looms

Maersk has announced that it is to suspend its standalone transpacific TPX extra loader service shortly before the beginning of China’s Golden Week holiday. In a customer advisory...

MSC revises Sentosa service with ‘megamax’ ship calls to Long Beach

The revamped service from Southeast Asia and South China will also be notable because the vessels will completely discharge their inbound containers in Long Beach and reload for th...

Maersk suspends seasonal TPX Transpacific service

Maersk will suspend its seasonal TPX service between Asia and the US West Coast until further notice. The service will remain suspended throughout the remainder of the fourth quart...

OOCL revenue up 45.1% on trans-Pacific surge

OOCL saw higher revenue per container and increased cargo volumes across all four of its trade regions. The post OOCL revenue up 45.1% on trans-Pacific surge appeared first on Frei...

But no pandemic high: Asia-US container rate at $9,600

Trans-Pacific container rates remain near peak-season highs amid resilient U.S.-bound demand and congestion in Asia. The post But no pandemic high: Asia-US container rate at $9,600...

Transpac rates set to stay high, despite slowdown to Golden Week

While global container shipping is entering its traditional fourth-quarter off-season, freight rates on the transpacific trade could stay high, according to Yang Ming chiefs. Yeste...

Providers map out long-term plans for intermodal conversions

Union Pacific is banking on creating new truckload conversion opportunities through a transcontinental network, while J.B. Hunt and Swift see the deepest pool of convertible freigh...

Zim raises full-year profit forecast on strong market momentum

More than half the carrier's fleet is deployed on the trans-Pacific, where rates have been on a steep upwards trajectory since January.

Freight rate divide widens between Transpacific and Europe

The freight rate divide between major container shipping trades widened in the latest weekly readings, with Transpacific routes showing relative strength while Asia-Europe ra...

Freight rates rise on Transpacific as Europe weakens

Container freight markets showed contrasting regional trends in the latest readings, with several indicators pointing to stronger Transpacific rates while Europe and the Medi...