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Oct 15, 2025
Asia–U.S. West Coast Rates Slide

Container rates on the Asia–U.S. West Coast route have fallen 15%, reaching their lowest level since December 2023. Weaker demand…

Oct 14, 2025
Blank Sailings Surge as Demand Softens

Container carriers are cancelling sailings at levels not seen since the pandemic as they work to stabilize freight rates amid…

Sep 30, 2025
European Airports Hit by Cyberattack

A ransomware attack disrupted operations at several major European airports, including Brussels, Heathrow, Berlin, and Dublin, leading to hundreds of…

Sep 30, 2025
Container Rates Drop Amid Slowing Demand

Container shipping rates from China to the U.S. and Europe have declined significantly in recent weeks, influenced by weaker demand…

Aug 29, 2025
Global Air Cargo Rises Despite Falling Rates

Global air cargo demand grew 5% year over year in July, as shippers increasingly used air freight to avoid U.S.…

Aug 28, 2025
Container Volumes Near Record Highs

U.S. container imports surged in July, reaching 2.62 million TEUs. The total marked a significant increase from June, slightly surpassing…

Jul 23, 2025
Heightened Risk Drives Up Red Sea Vessel Insurance

The cost of insuring commercial vessels transiting near Yemen has surged following renewed attacks by Houthi militants, underscoring the heightened…

Jul 23, 2025
ACP Reports Transit Recovery and Growth Plans

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) recently held its quarterly market update, highlighting key operational milestones and future strategies. The Canal…

Jul 21, 2025
Airfreight Rates Climb as India’s Exports Soar

Demand for air charters and freighters is surging from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Dhaka, Colombo, and Karachi to the U.S. and…

Jul 18, 2025
China–U.S. Container Traffic Softens Ahead of Peak Season

Despite the approach of peak shipping season, container traffic from China to the U.S. is trending downward. The SONAR Inbound…