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Sep 23, 2024
NTSB Reports on Dali

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a 41-page report (download report) on the containership Dali. The report includes technical…

Sep 23, 2024
Shipping Rates Steady Despite ILA Strike Fears

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are preparing to negotiate a new contract, with…

Aug 22, 2024
Port Strikes Loom: Airfreight Demand Set to Soar

As the peak season approaches, concerns are mounting over potential US port strikes and their impact on airfreight. The US…

Aug 21, 2024
Impact of Ningbo Port Closure

The explosion aboard the YM Mobility at Ningbo Port has resulted in the closure of the Phase III Terminal, one…

Aug 16, 2024
ILA Negotiations Stalled: Strike Looms

Negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) have stalled, with a strike threatened if…

Aug 15, 2024
CIRB Clears Way for Possible Rail Strike

The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has approved a potential rail strike starting as early as August 22 due to…

Jul 25, 2024
Airfreight Rates Ex-Asia Remain Strong

Despite a temporary dip around US Independence Day on 4 July, airfreight rates from Asia continue to strengthen. In the…

Jul 22, 2024
Weather Disrupts Traffic at Cape of Good Hope

The CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin lost 44 containers overboard and sustained damage to 30 additional containers due to severe weather…

Jul 16, 2024
Port Houston Resumes Operations

Port Houston has announced that its terminals resumed operations on July 10 after Hurricane Beryl, a Category 1 storm, hit.…

Jul 16, 2024
Carriers Announce Updated PSS

Hapag-Lloyd has announced several peak season surcharges (PSS) worldwide, effective in the coming days of July and early August. Meanwhile,…