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Aug 15, 2024
CIRB Clears Way for Possible Rail Strike

The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has approved a potential rail strike starting as early as August 22 due to…

Jul 25, 2024
Airfreight Rates Ex-Asia Remain Strong

Despite a temporary dip around US Independence Day on 4 July, airfreight rates from Asia continue to strengthen. In the…

Jul 22, 2024
Weather Disrupts Traffic at Cape of Good Hope

The CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin lost 44 containers overboard and sustained damage to 30 additional containers due to severe weather…

Jul 16, 2024
Port Houston Resumes Operations

Port Houston has announced that its terminals resumed operations on July 10 after Hurricane Beryl, a Category 1 storm, hit.…

Jul 16, 2024
Carriers Announce Updated PSS

Hapag-Lloyd has announced several peak season surcharges (PSS) worldwide, effective in the coming days of July and early August. Meanwhile,…

Jul 8, 2024
NMFTA Announces NMFC Changes

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has announced significant changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), effective in…

Jul 3, 2024
Carriers Announce Rate Hikes

Container shipping rates experienced moderate increases after a recent surge, and further gains are expected this week due to impending…

Jul 2, 2024
Suez Canal Faces Revenue Decline

Shipping volumes in the Red Sea have sharply declined due to ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels, leading ocean carriers to…

Jul 1, 2024
Dali Departs Baltimore

The containership Dali, which recently left Baltimore after a tragic incident involving the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge,…

Jun 26, 2024
U.S. Imports See Strong Gains

The latest Port Tracker report from the NRF and Hackett Associates highlights ongoing optimism for U.S.-bound retail container imports, noting…