Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update provides the latest freight rate and capacity movements across global trades, with analysis from Peter Sand, Chief Analyst, Xeneta. As of 10 July...
Maersk procures India’s first made-in-India container
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has become the first international shipping line to procure an export-import (EXIM) shipping container manufactured in India. The container was unveiled at the Maersk and...
Spot rates drive Asia–NAWC non-alliance shifts
A new analysis in issue 769 of the Sea-Intelligence Sunday Spotlight assesses how Asia–North America West Coast (NAWC) spot rates influence the share of container vessel capacity operated by non-alliance...
Tailwind Shipping backs German flag in fleet expansion move
Heilbronn has become the home port of a seagoing vessel for the first time, with Tailwind Shipping Lines registering its containership Panda 001 under the German flag as of 2...
Maersk drops Norfolk and reshuffles Tango rotation
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has announced the drop of Norfolk from its Tango service rotation and switching the Jacksonville terminal from June, in a trio of changes affecting its US East...
Transpacific holds firm while Europe fades in May
Global container freight markets are moving in opposite directions, Transpacific rates holding firm at elevated levels while European trades slide back towards pre-conflict norms. The divergence exposes the differing resilience...
MSC advances intermodal rail strategy in Australia
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has introduced a new inland rail solution in Australia aimed at improving connectivity between key container terminals and inland logistics hubs. The service links Sydney...
US invests $13.3 million in 11 marine highway projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded $13.28 million to 11 projects across seven states through the U.S. Marine Highway Program. The funding supports both public and...
OCEAN Alliance grows share as Gemini keeps capacity fixed
In issue 756 of Sea‑Intelligence Sunday Spotlight, Sea‑Intelligence highlighted Gemini’s declining capacity market share on the Transpacific and Asia–North Europe trade lanes. The rolling eight‑week average shows a steady downward...
Marcura integrates Shipdem to boost tanker claims expertise
Marcura has acquired Shipdem, a UK-based specialist in chemical tanker laytime and demurrage, from its parent company Casper Shipping. The acquisition strengthens Marcura’s capabilities in one of the most technically...
CMA CGM relocates Africa office to Ivory Coast
The CMA CGM Group has moved its Africa regional office to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, consolidating strategic functions including Commercial, Export Pricing, Customer Service, Intermodal and Equipment Management. The relocation aims...
Signal Ocean acquires AXSMarine to expand shipping tech
Signal Ocean has announced the strategic acquisition of AXSMarine, a leader in maritime freight and commodities tracking. The move reinforces Signal Ocean’s focus on technology, innovation, and collaboration across the...
