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Drewry: Rate Volatility from Iran ‘Manageable’

Shippers should not overreact to recent increases in ocean freight rates linked to the Iran conflict, as current volatility remains below levels seen during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants. Data from Drewry’s Container Freight Rate Insight shows that spot rates on major east-west and north-south trades have risen in recent weeks but are still less volatile and lower than peaks recorded during global supply chain disruptions in 2020. “Unlike ... [+]

AAL Shipping Expands Super B-Class Order

AAL Shipping has unveiled its latest Super B-Class vessel, AAL Newcastle, and announced two additional newbuildings as it expands capacity for heavy-lift cargo. The vessel was named at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard. In a statement, AAL Shipping said AAL Tianjin and AAL Miami will join the ... [+]

‘K’ Line Makes Long-term Switch to bio-LNG Fuel

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd., known as “K” Line, said March 31 it has begun using bio-LNG fuel for its liquefied natural gas-powered car carriers under a new long-term procurement agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company said the agreement will support the continued supply ... [+]

Rhenus Makes Austria to US Multimodal Move

Rhenus Group executed a complex multimodal transport of industrial equipment from Austria to the U.S., supporting the build-out of a major manufacturing facility and highlighting the growing role of inland waterways in project logistics. The move comprised about 2,840 cubic meters of breakbulk cargo packed in ... [+]

Port of Long Beach sees steady February volumes

Port of Long Beach reported stable cargo volumes in February as trade flows continued to move without disruption despite tariff uncertainty and conflict in the Middle East. The port handled 767,525 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last month, up 0.3 percent from February 2025. Imports edged down ... [+]

Palm Beach’s $30M Upgrades Truck Wait Times

Port of Palm Beach has completed a US$30 million infrastructure upgrade program aimed at improving gate efficiency, rail connectivity and cargo flows, the port said. The project included a redesign and automation of the main entrance, expanded truck lanes, installation of radiation portal monitors and rehabilitation ... [+]

ONE Partners with Dongwon on Busan Terminal

Ocean Network Express said it has completed a long-term partnership with Dongwon Group by acquiring an indirect stake in Dongwon Global Terminal Busan, strengthening its position at one of Asia’s key transshipment hubs. The Busan facility is South Korea’s first fully automated container terminal, using automated ... [+]

Port of Long Beach Revamps Leadership Team

The Port of Long Beach is restructuring its leadership team as part of a broader strategy to improve decision-making, operational performance and long-term resilience, the port said. The changes include the creation of a new Organizational Effectiveness bureau, consolidating human resources and procurement functions under a ... [+]

China Drives 5% Increase in Iron Ore Shipments

Global iron ore shipments rose 5 percent year over year in the first 12 weeks of 2026, supported by stronger Chinese import demand, even as China’s steel output declined, according to BIMCO. Chinese steel production fell 4 percent year over year in the first two months ... [+]

IPC Tech, ESG Hires Expand Advisory Network

Independent Port Consultants has expanded its advisory network with two senior appointments to support growing demand for digitalization and sustainability guidance in the ports sector. Kevin Martin joins as senior port technology consultant in Dubai, bringing more than 30 years of experience in operational transformation, automation ... [+]

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