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More ocean carriers unveil disruption surcharges linked to possible ILA strike
The charges come as spot rates for ex-Asia cargo into the US have climbed sharply over the past month.
Drayage diversification emerging as shipper priority amid supply chain volatility
Shippers must weigh the merits of a single-source relationship on drayage through key ports over splitting volume among regional and national carriers, or even brokers.
US policy uncertainty clouds MPV/HL outlook going into 2025
Outside investment for project carriers is scarce, primarily because future project cargo flows are so difficult to predict.
Suez diversions, lack of IMO agreement put 2030 emissions targets at risk
The IMO tends to move at a glacial pace, but with 2030 emissions targets looming, it no longer has that luxury.
Capacity-bound MPV operators poised for strong year amid firming rates
Increased orders and decreased recycling in 2024 helped capacity, but the volumes are still not where they need to be to balance the MPV fleet.
Project cargo optimism buffeted by policy ‘unpredictability’
US energy and climate regulations and policies are expected to shift with the incoming Trump administration, although the magnitude of that shift is still unknown.
US LTL carriers widen market reach through spot pricing technology
More uptake of transactional pricing in the less-than-truckload market is a sign that some carriers are targeting smaller or more infrequent LTL shippers.
M&A activity redrawing regional LTL map in US Midwest and beyond
Pitt Ohio’s acquisition of Sutton Transport is the latest in a string of acquisitions rebuilding the LTL sector from the middle out, and more regional acquisitions are expected.
Tariffs, Suez resumption could crimp US West Coast share gains
Whereas 2024 was a banner year for US West Coast ports, the pendulum could swing back to East and Gulf coast ports in 2025.
High price to pay for non-compliance with FuelEU rules: Lloyd’s Register
Carriers adopting a “wait-and-see” approach to the new regulation will face significant penalties and a potential loss of income from decarbonization-focused customers, according to a report from the classification society.
Nonresidential construction a headwind for trucking demand: analyst
The challenges for truck demand growth in 2025 vary depending on activity in four major sectors: warehousing, office, data centers and manufacturing, according to Jason Miller.
BlueGrace joins logistics M&A wave, adding FreightCenter to its portfolio
The acquisition is part of a surge in logistics M&A transactions aimed at simplifying access to systems and services for shippers and brokers.
Turkish liners shift to India for Suez routings with relays to US, Europe
Local freight forwarders believe any extra capacity entering the Indian market from smaller ship operators working around an “opportunistic approach” has the potential to spoil rate recovery efforts by large carriers.
Ocean carriers in control on Asia-Europe trade as cargo contracts closed
With shippers under pressure to finalize production plans with Asian factories amid ongoing vessel diversions around Africa and elevated rates, there is little point in delaying the signing of annual contracts.
Drayage outsourcing a path to solving diversification challenge
Shippers have long outsourced drayage to third parties, but farming out allocation decisions to managed transportation providers threads the needle between access to capacity and neutrality.