Logistics
Blank sailings are surging across major trade lanes, underscoring how schedule volatility is reshaping operational planning for ports and inland operators.
Data from maritime consultancy Drewry show a 122 percent month-over-month increase in blank sailings on key east-west routes in February, effectively doubling withdrawn capacity compared with the previous period.
While blank sailings are common around seasonal events such as Lunar New Year, industry executives say the latest spike reflects deeper structural ...
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Several major container shipping lines reported sharply lower earnings for 2025 as the industry continued to cool from the record profits generated during the pandemic-era freight boom.
Taiwan-based carrier Evergreen Marine Corp. said net profit attributable to shareholders fell 50.8 percent to about US$2.13 billion, on ...
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The U.S. Department of Justice, acting on behalf of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has filed a lawsuit challenging California regulations that the federal government says effectively require automakers to meet state-specific electric vehicle and fuel economy standards.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District ...
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Austria-based logistics and heavy transport group Felbermayr Group has expanded its heavy assembly and engineered solutions capabilities through the acquisition of specialized equipment from Hoffmann Spezialtransporte.
The transfer of assets was completed in mid-March following the retirement of company founder Olaf Hoffmann. The equipment will be ...
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Container shipping disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are testing whether Gulf states can reroute cargo through alternative ports and inland corridors, but structural constraints limit short-term options, according to Drewry Maritime Research.
The chokepoint handles a relatively small share of global container ...
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Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. is moving ahead with a fleet renewal program that underscores the dual pressures of decarbonization and network optimization in the container shipping sector.
The carrier said it has approved plans to order six 13,000-TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships, with procurement to proceed ...
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The twin ports of Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach have issued a final assessment examining the feasibility of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell cargo-handling equipment as the gateways move toward their zero-emissions goals.
The report, released March 10 under the ports’ Clean Air ...
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The global container ship order book has climbed to a record 11.8 million twenty-foot equivalent units despite falling freight rates and rising trade tensions, according to shipping association BIMCO.
The order book now totals more than 1,350 vessels, said Niels Rasmussen, reflecting continued fleet expansion by ...
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A new report from UL Standards & Engagement says incidents involving lithium-ion batteries in air cargo have increased 40 percent since 2021, highlighting growing safety concerns as global demand for battery-powered products continues to surge.
The study, released March 10, draws on incident reports from airlines ...
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The International Labour Organization and shipping association BIMCO have launched a pilot insurance program aimed at improving compensation and protections for workers in Bangladesh’s ship recycling industry.
The Employment Injury Scheme will provide financial compensation for workers and their families in cases of permanent injury or ...
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