Blanked sailings loom as ocean spot rates continue to fall
Latest Xeneta ocean container shipping data shows spot freight rates declining across all major Far East fronthaul trades to the US and Europe, although shippers may face increased operational risks...
Global GDP growth masks looming container volume squeeze
Global GDP growth appears steady, but container shipping faces a looming volume squeeze as trade slows and tech exports dominate. In issue 750 of the Sea‑Intelligence Sunday Spotlight, the latest...
A.P. Moller – Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have announced a routing adjustment for one of their shared services under the Gemini Cooperation, shifting transit to pass through the Red Sea and...
Maersk expands inland empire hub to strengthen logistics
A.P Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has opened a new 165,000 square-feet. Ground Freight hub in Fontana, California, strategically located in the Inland Empire to deliver faster, more reliable trucking and distribution across...
Global container schedule reliability dips in December 2025
Global container schedule reliability fell to its second-lowest level of 2025 in December, highlighting persistent operational volatility across trade lanes and carriers. Sea-Intelligence has released issue 173 of its Global...
Maersk ends Heavy Load Surcharge on Asia–Americas trade
A.P. Moller–Maersk (Maersk) has announced the expiry of the Heavy Load Surcharge (HWS) on all 20‑foot dry (ALL_20_DRY) and 40NOR containers moving from Far East Asia to West Coast South...
Far East–Europe delays hit supply chains in December 2025
Container rates surged across major trade lanes as capacity shifts and port congestion continued to disrupt Far East–Europe, Far East–US, and Mediterranean shipping. Recent data from Xeneta and eeSea highlights...
Greencarrier takes 60 per cent stake in Container Norway Utleie
Greencarrier AB has acquired a 60 per cent majority stake in Container Norway Utleie AS, one of Norway’s leading specialists in container sales, rental, and development. The move strengthens Greencarrier’s...
IBIA, HKSOA sign MoU to advance marine energy
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) and the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for closer cooperation across marine energy...
Drewry Container Index falls as trans-Pacific rates slide
The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 2 per cent week-on-week to $1,806 per FEU in Week 48, driven by lower rates on the trans-Pacific and Asia–Europe trades. Compared with...
Far East-US spot rates fall while Europe routes strengthen
Spot rates on key container shipping routes showed mixed trends last week, according to Xeneta. Far East to US trades saw notable declines, with average spot rates falling to $1,958...
OrbitMI unveils powerful assessment for vessel data quality
OrbitMI, a maritime SaaS provider, has introduced its Vessel Reporting Analysis, a structured assessment designed to help shipowners and operators evaluate how closely their vessel reports align with industry standards....
