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DHL expands cold chain air corridors to Asia
DHL Global Forwarding launches six new pharmaceutical air corridors, while Matson christens the first vessel in a $1 billion Jones Act fleet renewal.
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U.S. Manufacturing Backlogs Grow as Diesel Prices Rise
Unfilled factory orders climbed 0.6% to $1,609.6 billion in August. Shipments stalled as diesel fuel prices hit a record high, adding to supply chain cost pressures.
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Carrier Load Rejections Quadruple Amid Driver Shortage
Tender rejection rates have tripled since 2023 to roughly 14% as carriers reject four times as many loads despite only a 9% rise in freight volumes over three years.
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Hong Kong airfreight rates rise in September on peak demand
Average airfreight rates from Hong Kong to North America and Europe increased in September, with year-on-year gains of 31% and 8.8% respectively, driven by seasonal demand and higher jet fuel costs.
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Pharma Logistics Risks: Temperature Mishandling and Theft
An estimated 3-4% of pharmaceutical product is lost to temperature mishandling and theft.
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Panama Canal Expands Neopanamax Capacity to 10 Daily Transits
The Panama Canal Authority has increased the Neopanamax vessel draft limit to 49 feet and will add a daily transit slot starting October 15, 2026.
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Brittany Ferries, Adrena and Bureau Veritas cut fuel use 6%
Brittany Ferries has validated up to 6% fuel savings using a digital twin-enhanced routing system developed with Adrena and Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine.
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Tanker rates hit $1m a day as ClarkSea Index hits record
VLCC earnings have broken the $1 million per day equivalent for the first time, while the broader ClarkSea Index reaches a record high.
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Transpacific spot rates hit $10,000 as Asia-Europe slides
Spot rates from Asia to the US East Coast have surged past $10,000 per 40ft container, reaching levels not seen since July 2022.
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Import Bookings and Inventories Stabilize in 2026
U.S. import bookings have flattened while inventory levels show unusual stability, creating a tight logistics environment as shippers face rising costs.
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DHL expands Cologne parcel center capacity to nearly 50,000 pieces per hour
DHL has completed an expansion of its Cologne-Eifeltor parcel center, boosting its sorting capacity to nearly 50,000 pieces per hour and adding 250 jobs.
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Maersk imposes emergency rates for Strait of Hormuz region
Maersk has introduced new emergency freight rates and a transit surcharge for containers moving through the disrupted Strait of Hormuz region.
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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.
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Seahawk Launches Maritime Credit Fund for Smaller Owners
Seahawk Investments, backed by Transport Capital, has launched a Luxembourg maritime credit fund to provide senior loans and leases to mid-sized shipping companies.
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Shipping's Digital ROI Extends Beyond Fuel Savings
Industry experts argue that the true return on digital investment in shipping includes avoided downtime and reduced administration.
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Airfreight rates defy summer slump with flat August pricing
Global air cargo rates held firm in August, bucking seasonal trends, as 18.1% higher year-on-year prices were driven by Middle East conflict.
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Car-carrier owners pivot to China amid capacity shortage
Western car-carrier owners are prioritizing vessels for Chinese vehicle exports and ordering new ships.
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Onboard Courier Decisions for AOG Shipments Explained
Nova OBC director details the complex operational planning behind seemingly simple onboard courier shipments for aircraft-on-ground emergencies.
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Shippers face higher costs and lower schedule reliability
Global container schedule reliability has fallen to 29.4% as spot rates on major trade lanes surge.
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Transpacific container spot rates surge on 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.
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Capesize Freight Rates Hit Two-Year High on Tight Supply
The Baltic Dry Index surged 5.5% to 3,331 points, driven by an over 8% jump in Capesize rates as bad weather and strong demand tighten vessel supply.
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LMI: Capacity at 40, Prices at 90 in August
The latest Logistics Managers' Index reveals a tight freight market where transportation capacity remains deeply contracted at a reading of 40, yet prices have surged.
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TrinityRail: 200,000 Railcars Nearing Retirement to Pressure Supply
TrinityRail's Charley Moore says 200,000 North American railcars are nearing retirement, creating a supply crunch as lease fleets run at near capacity.
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Maersk to Test Rotor Sail on Containership in 2027
Maersk will install a large Rotor Sail on an 8,700-TEU containership in mid-2027 to test wind-assisted propulsion during Atlantic routes.
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EuroHoldings locks in $24m from boxship charters
EuroHoldings has secured new long-term charters for its two aging feeder containerships at rates of $24,000 and $20,500 per day, generating an expected $24 million in EBITDA to fund a strategic shift into product tankers.
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ShipIn CEO: AI Vision Can Identify Operational Risk Patterns
Osher Perry of ShipIn Systems argues AI-powered vision systems can identify operational risk patterns when combined with other data.