Matson reports air-to-ocean freight conversions amid Iran war
The U.S.-based ocean carrier benefited from elevated freight costs and reduced air cargo capacity in select markets, CEO Matthew Cox said.
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Lloyd’s takes big hit for Hormuz loss of hire claims
Middle East war vindicates judgement call for select few who can afford specialist cover Related StoriesShipping stands on cusp of ‘something extraordinary’, says FrangouZodiac Maritime extends newbuild backlog with suezmax…
Lire la suite →Panama Canal Near Capacity as Hormuz Crisis Drives Surge in U.S. Energy Exports
Traffic through the Panama Canal is climbing sharply as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz drives more U.S. energy exports toward Asia and Pacific markets, pushing the waterway close to...
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China and Russia unite on world order, but Putin departs without concrete gains
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit this week offered China another opportunity to showcase its diplomatic weight after hosting US President Donald Trump. But behind the display of solidarity and trust,…
Lire la suite →Fuel costs drive down FTR Shipping Conditions Index to lowest level in nearly four years
For March, the most recent month for which SCI data is available, the SCI came in at -18.9, following February’s -11.9. This marks the lowest SCI reading since March 2022,…
Lire la suite →How AI Is Collapsing the Gap Between Supply Chain Planning and Execution
Supply chain planning has traditionally been periodic, while execution has been reactive. AI is beginning to compress that gap, creating a more continuous model of decision-making across demand, inventory, transportation,…
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‘Dummy permits’ could overcome last-mile snafus for project cargoes
Project shippers in the US are being encouraged to test the robustness of bridge strength and state permitting feasibility up to a year in advance of major cargo moves.
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FreightWaves announces 2026 Fraud Fighters Award winners
FreightWaves awarded two categories of winners: Logistics Operations and Solution Providers. The post FreightWaves announces 2026 Fraud Fighters Award winners appeared first on FreightWaves.
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B&Q promotes from within for new marketing director
B&Q has promoted its head of content, social and PR Sophie Taylor to be its new marketing director.
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Operation targeting fire safety in old Hong Kong buildings extended for 2 years
Hong Kong authorities are extending an operation targeting poorly maintained fire safety equipment for another two years, aiming to inspect 5,000 high-risk old buildings after an initial phase resulted in…
Lire la suite →IMO Adopts First-Ever Global Rules for Autonomous Ships
The International Maritime Organization has adopted the world’s first international framework governing autonomous commercial ships, marking a major milestone in shipping’s push toward remotely operated and fully autonomous vessels. The new non-mandatory...
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Carney: Canada's Ports Lag as Nation Looks Beyond U.S. Trade
Between 2016 and 2023, Canada's ports went from being 6th in the world in total deadweight tonnage to 23rd.
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Inside YMTC’s IPO plans: How is China’s 3D NAND champion chasing capital markets?
China’s push for semiconductor self-reliance is hitting the capital markets. The parent company of Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC), the nation’s leading 3D NAND flash memory manufacturer, officially started the…
Lire la suite →Businesses shift shipping routes and sourcing amid rising tariff pressure, notes Infios Report
Tariffs are no longer just another cost for businesses to absorb. A new report from Infios found that companies are changing how they move products, route shipments, and make trade…
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AMD CEO meets with TSMC CEO in Taiwan as it expands US chip output
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) CEO Lisa Su stated that the company plans to invest more than US$10 billion in Taiwan's industrial ecosystem to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Lire la suite →Drewry: Container Spot Rates Continue Climb as Early Peak Season Gains Momentum
Container freight rates continued their upward march this week as carriers pushed ahead with higher pricing on major East-West trade lanes amid signs that the traditional peak shipping season is...
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Young Indians protest through parody ‘cockroach’ party
It began as a satirical online project. Now millions of young Indians are flocking to it as an outlet for their frustration. A parody political party called the Cockroach Janta…
Lire la suite →Target moves to elevate supply chain operations, inventory reliability
Target has made it a strategic priority to improve supply chain operations so it can avoid out-of-stock situations and reduce costs. The post Target moves to elevate supply chain operations,…
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Birkenstock launches $250m share buyback as CEO says company is worth more
Birkenstock is buying back $250m (£186m) of its shares after its chief executive said there was a disconnect between the footwear brand’s price in the public markets and its value.
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2 Chinese supertankers join flotilla exiting Hormuz as stand-off appears to thaw
Three fully laden supertankers – including two Chinese vessels – crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, in a possible sign that Tehran may be starting to open up the…
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