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Tanker rates hit $1m a day as shipping cash
VLCC earnings have broken the $1 million per day equivalent for the first time, while the broader ClarkSea Index reaches a record high.
New Ships Boost Capacity on Strong Asia-Louth America Route
Carriers MSC and CMA CGM deploy new vessels to the Far East-South America east coast trade lane, where spot freight rates have nearly tripled...
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...
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, while rates to Europe
Maersk imposes emergency rates for Hormuz
Maersk has introduced new emergency freight rates and a transit surcharge for containers moving through the disrupted Strait of Hormuz region, with...
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 and
Car-carrier owners pivot to China amid
Western car-carrier owners are prioritizing vessels for Chinese vehicle exports and ordering new ships, as a capacity shortage drives up charter...
Air cargo demand up 6% in August, rates ease
Global air cargo demand grew 6% year-on-year in August 2026, maintaining a strong summer. Spot rates averaged $3.13 per kg, still 24% higher than a...
Shippers face higher costs and lower
Global container schedule reliability has fallen to 29.4% as spot rates on major trade lanes surge, with Xeneta data showing significant declines in
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...
Transpacific Gains Offset Asia-Europe Declines, Rates Steady
Global container spot rates held flat as a 5% rise on the Shanghai-Los Angeles lane countered double-digit declines on Asia-Europe routes, according...
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.
EuroHoldings locks in $24m from boxship
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...
Hapag-Lloyd hikes East Med to Latin America
Hapag-Lloyd will increase its ocean tariff rates from the East Mediterranean to the Caribbean, Central America and South America's west coast...
Sinokor Profits as Persian Gulf Tanker Rates
Supertanker rates from Saudi Arabia to China reached a record $656,000 per day, more than ten times the year-ago rate, as attacks in the Persian Gulf...
Frontline locks four VLCCs in term charters
Frontline secured multi-year charters for four VLCCs at rates up to $120,000 daily, a major shift towards long-term cover in a strong market.
Frontline posts record Q2 profit of $659.2m
Frontline reported a record quarterly profit of $659.2 million for Q2 2026, with revenues of $943.3 million. The company's VLCCs, Suezmax, and...
Rhine Water Levels Stable, Freight Rates
Water levels on Germany's Rhine have stabilized after rain, enabling vessels to carry larger cargoes and causing freight rates to fall.
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...