Maritime

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    Iran conflict snarls 10% of world’s container fleet: ONE CEO

    Carriers will begin to reshuffle cargo and prioritize empty vessels, which will impact freight rates, Ocean Network Express executive Jeremy Nixon said at TPM26 by S&P Global.

    By • March 3, 2026
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    Iran conflict disrupts ocean, air cargo networks

    Carriers enacted temporary suspensions and surcharges following strikes from the U.S. and Israel on the country, which could introduce supply chain volatility.

    By • March 2, 2026
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Shipper purchase orders hold steady despite tariff uncertainty

    Meetings with China and the USMCA negotiation could further shake up supply chains, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

    By • Feb. 25, 2026
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    Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Zim in $4.2B deal

    Under the deal, Hapag-Lloyd will operate a fleet of more than 400 vessels, creating a capacity of over 3 million TEUs.

    By • Feb. 18, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Top supply chain risks and trends to follow in 2026

    Explore how tariff changes, key supply shortages and volatile logistics capacity will test network resilience in this roundup of deep dives from Supply Chain Dive.

    By • Jan. 30, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    5 logistics trends to watch in 2026

    Stabilizing market dynamics for shippers could be curtailed by overcapacity and network complexity risks, logistics experts said.

    By , • Jan. 29, 2026
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    US ports may see muted spring after 2025 surge

    While Lunar New Year activity will spur ocean cargo volume increases in January, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates project year-over-year declines in subsequent months.

    By • Jan. 27, 2026
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    Maersk, CMA CGM differ on Red Sea approach

    While Maersk made its first structural return to Suez Canal routing, CMA CGM reversed course and routed some services around the Cape of Good Hope.

    By • Jan. 23, 2026
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    Lunar New Year: Shippers prize crucial SKUs over stockpiling

    Item-level visibility will help importers know when to move, delay or reroute inventory ahead of holiday closures, experts told Supply Chain Dive.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    5 supply chain management trends to watch in 2026

    Following a year jam-packed with uncertainty, retailers and manufacturers will prioritize cost optimization amid a fragmenting global economic picture. 

    By • Jan. 8, 2026
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    Transpacific ocean rates spike to start 2026

    Lunar New Year demand helped push prices from Asia to the U.S. West Coast up 22% week over week, Freightos reported.

    By • Jan. 7, 2026
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    Year in pictures

    Tariffs, strikes and tragedies: How 2025 transformed supply chains

    Supply chains faced tumult, with changes to U.S. trade policies and labor unrest contributing to a mosaic of uncertainty. Here is a visual look at the busy year.

    By , , , , , • Dec. 22, 2025
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    2026 port volumes likely to dip as inventories remain elevated

    Single-digit declines in overall import volumes are expected at the Port of Los Angeles, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka.

    By • Dec. 19, 2025
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    Victoria’s Secret faces merchandise glut from ocean freight shift

    The retailer is shifting to maritime shipping instead of air freight to fight tariffs, which is increasing inventory levels.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025
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    Port of Long Beach names new CEO

    Noel Hacegaba, who currently serves as the port’s COO, is set to succeed Mario Cordero on Jan. 1, 2026.

    By • Dec. 9, 2025
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    Port Authority of New York, New Jersey head to step down

    Rick Cotton is set to retire in January after more than eight years at the helm of the agency overseeing the two states' major transportation and trade assets.

    By • Nov. 25, 2025
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    TJX says favorable ocean freight costs boosted Q3 results

    The retailer's CFO said it's unclear if the tailwind will persist in Q4 amid a volatile ocean market.

    By • Nov. 25, 2025
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    US government shutdown stalls import purchase decisions

    Importers have less insight to make investment decisions due to the gap in federal data, especially in planning Lunar New Year orders, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

    By • Nov. 24, 2025
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    Port of Long Beach cargo volumes duck tariff dips in 2025

    The port is on track to match or exceed the record-setting 9.6 million TEUs it handled a year ago, primarily thanks to shipper frontloading, CEO Mario Cordero said.

    By • Nov. 12, 2025
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    Ocean rates hit lowest levels since late 2023

    The dip in prices comes as maritime shippers contend with U.S. fees on China-linked vessels and a ceasefire pact that could help reopen Red Sea transport.

    By • Oct. 15, 2025
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    US weighs penalties on nations favoring IMO’s maritime decarbonization plan

    Vessels for countries supporting the Net-Zero Framework, a tax aiming to trim shipping emissions, could face blocked port entries or visa restrictions.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Trump tariffs

    US sets 100% tariffs for China-linked ship-to-shore cranes

    The new duties will take effect Nov. 9 and could be followed by 150% levies on other port-related equipment.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Takeda to test wind-powered cargo vessel

    The drug company plans to ship refrigerated pharmaceuticals on startup Vela's first commercial voyage to the U.S. next year.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    4 ways Walmart is scaling AI to unify its supply chain

    “End to end, every segment of what we do is driven by some form of intelligence,” said Indira Uppuluri, SVP of supply chain technology. 

    By • Oct. 7, 2025
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    Port of Long Beach CEO to retire

    As a prominent maritime industry leader, Mario Cordero helped the port navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and spearheaded emissions-reducing projects.

    By • Oct. 3, 2025