Typhoon season and port closures
Everything filed under chokepoints disruption in our logistics coverage, the 15 reports filed on it so far.
Hong Kong shifts port strategy from volume
Hong Kong's new five-year plan pivots its port strategy from chasing container volume to developing higher-value services, targeting smart, green...
Ocean freight rates defy post-peak easing as capacity
Transpacific container spot rates remain above $10,000 as strong US demand, port delays, and carrier blank sailings extend the peak season, according...
German port workers vote to reject pay
Union members at major German ports have rejected a pay deal, moving closer to an indefinite strike that threatens to disrupt container handling...
U.S. Container Imports Peak in September, Defying Forecasts
The peak shipping season for U.S. Container imports is extending into September, which is now forecast to be the busiest month of 2026, driven by...
Vaca Muerta Sand Demand Revives Argentine Rail and Port
Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale boom is generating millions of tonnes of sand freight, providing the cargo base to revive long-stalled railway and port
Port congestion removes 2.3 million teu of shipping capacity
Severe port congestion and vessel delays have effectively taken 2.3 million teu of container ship capacity off the market, according to...
Transpacific container spot rates surge as late peak demand
Container spot freight rates on transpacific routes to the US east and west coasts rose sharply this week due to late peak season demand, while...
US drayage rates rise as demand and capacity
US drayage costs are increasing due to a mix of peak season demand, industrial shipments for AI and data centres, and reduced driver availability...
Panama Canal passage hits record $5.3m
Record Panama Canal auction fees and Amazon route surcharges show rising transit costs from drought and conflict, as port congestion reaches new...
Yusen Terminals gets 30-year LA port lease
Yusen Terminals has locked in a 30-year lease extension at the Port of Los Angeles, committing to a $200 million investment in zero-emission...
Drewry: Terminal Investment Not Cause of
Drewry Shipping Consultants rejects Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc's claim that under-investment in terminals is causing port delays.
Great Lakes Ports, Shipyards Sign Build Pact
The American Great Lakes Ports Association and the Great Lakes Alliance of Shipyards signed a memorandum of understanding on July 31 to coordinate...
Port Houston July TEU volume falls 6%
Port Houston handled 369,899 TEUs in July, a 6% drop from 392,829 TEUs in July 2025, according to Freightwaves. The port’s container activity slowed...
Containership Orderbook Nears 40% of Global Fleet, Pressing Capacity Ahead
A global containership orderbook now represents almost 40% of the existing fleet, with most new orders for large vessels. The build-up could outpace...
Jebel Ali Drops from Top 30 After 20 Years
Jebel Ali fell from 10th to 32nd in global box port rankings after a 90% volume drop, losing 3.14m TEU in the first half of the year. The decline...