Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes higher container rates
Strait of Hormuz disruption is driving container freight rates sharply higher across major East–West trades, spreading delays and cost pressures throughout global shipping. According to Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at...
Global container carriers report soft landing in 2025 profits
Major container shipping lines closed 2025 with $15.4 billion in EBIT, signalling a soft landing for the industry despite sharp year-on-year profit declines. According to Sea‑Intelligence, while down from $35.4...
CMA CGM expands PANAMA DIRECT with new Cork call
CMA CGM has announced a new port call in Cork, Ireland, as part of its strategy to expand transatlantic coverage and strengthen service options for the Irish market. This addition...
CMA CGM updates Türkiye PSS as PCRF XL service launches
CMA CGM Group has issued a revision to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), covering shipments from Türkiye to a range of destinations across Latin America and the Caribbean. The updated...
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...
CMA CGM expands Caribbean network with PCRF XL route
CMA CGM Group has launched the PCRF XL maritime service, a weekly route linking Northern Europe with the French West Indies and Central America. The service connects Port of Dunkirk...
Maersk to manage cargo destruction operations in Spain
A.P. Moller-Maersk will take over management of import, export, and transhipment cargo destruction in Spain, aiming to streamline supply chain operations and strengthen oversight. The company will handle all aspects...
UK exporters face new €3 duty on low-value EU parcels
The Rhenus Group has warned UK businesses selling goods to the European Union (EU) to prepare for major changes to customs processing of low-value parcels from 1 July 2026. The...
Global container reliability dips to 62 per cent in January
Global container schedule reliability eased slightly in January 2026, slipping 0.4 percentage points month-on-month (MoM) to 62.4 per cent, according to Sea-Intelligence’s latest Global Liner Performance report. While the overall...
P&O Ferries’ Lismore boosts North Sea freight capacity
P&O Ferries has strengthened its North Sea freight operations with the long-term charter of the RoRo vessel Lismore, now joining the fleet. Sister ship to Longstone, Lismore will operate on...
Russian oil sanctions raise stakes for shipping visibility
The European Commission is tightening sanctions on Russian oil shipping, raising the stakes for vessel traceability and service-chain transparency. Under its latest sanctions package, the European Commission has proposed a...
Hapag-Lloyd posts 8 per cent volume growth in 2025
Group revenues reached €18.6 billion ($21.1 billion) while EBITDA stood at €3.2 billion ($3.6 billion) and EBIT at €1.0 billion ($1.1 billion), positioning results at the upper end of guidance...
