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 Kelly Stroh • Oct. 15, 2025

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 Kelly Stroh • Oct. 14, 2025

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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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 Philip Neuffer • Oct. 14, 2025

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 Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 8, 2025

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 Kelly Stroh • Oct. 7, 2025

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 Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 3, 2025

Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2026

Next year’s trade shows will showcase resilience strategies, technology adoption and talent development as companies contend with tariff volatility and other challenges. 

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2025

Major ports so far unscathed by Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The president’s legislation rescinded $60 million in environmental programs created under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2025

Appellate court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, but delays action

The court intends to strike down the tariffs by mid-October, pending a Supreme Court review of the ruling.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 1, 2025

Tariff strategies, economic clouds: What to know for the rest of 2025

Industry experts discussed commodity markets and logistics changes at Supply Chain Dive’s annual outlook event.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 19, 2025

Despite trade worries, transportation execs see a strong market

Underlying metrics continue to point in a positive direction for freight services amid trade turmoil.

By David Taube • Aug. 15, 2025

Cargo frontloading peaks in July as inventory holding costs surge

The Port of Los Angeles saw record volumes last month, but the influx is putting added pressure on the middle mile, with costs soon expected to flow downstream.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Aug. 14, 2025

Walmart adds Vietnam-to-US ocean shipping lane for sellers

Businesses using the retailer’s cross-border importing service can now ship goods from Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong, its first origin ports outside of China.

By Max Garland • Aug. 13, 2025

Maersk opts for cost avoidance to sidestep China-linked vessel fees

The shipping giant also doesn’t plan to charge customers related surcharges as a way to cover the additional costs, said executive Anders Sonesson.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 8, 2025

Ocean cargo volumes to rebound in July: NRF port tracker

Volumes at U.S. ports are expected to increase by 2% to 2.36 million TEUs during the month following a delay of country-specific tariffs.

By Kelly Stroh • July 16, 2025

New tariff timeline spurs frontloading push at the Port of Los Angeles

The port expects to handle 950,000 TEUs in July, up from June's 892,000 TEUs as shippers bring in imports before Aug. 1, Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

By Kelly Stroh • July 15, 2025

Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2025

As the first half of the year wraps up, here’s a look at the remaining trade shows focused on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated June 30, 2025

Ocean spot rates cool in June as demand wanes, experts say

July demand is likely to soften as April's frontloaded cargo arrives at ports, Clint Dvorak, senior director of ocean operations at SEKO, said.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 27, 2025

As Los Angeles Port volumes slow, truckers see less business

Global tariffs have led to ripple effects across the supply chain, including fewer ships and containers to haul, per the port's executive director, Gene Seroka.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 16, 2025

Import surge expected amid tariff reprieve: NRF port tracker

The U.S.-China tariff reduction is spurring retailers to get cargo moving again, although demand will be muted versus last year, a report projects.

By Kelly Stroh • June 11, 2025

China tariff reduction drives uptick in Asia-to-US bookings

Shippers are pushing to import goods before the 90-day reprieve expires, Port of Los Angeles leader Gene Seroka said.

By Kelly Stroh • May 20, 2025

Ocean rates flat on Asia-to-US trade lanes

A decrease in volumes has contributed to an uptick in blank sailings, per Xeneta Chief Analyst Peter Sand.

By Kelly Stroh • May 7, 2025

Industry leaders react to fees on China-linked vessels

Several supply chain stakeholders expressed concerns that the changes will hike shipping costs and consumer prices. 

By Antone Gonsalves • April 22, 2025

US proceeds with China-linked ship fees

Trade groups fear the plan will raise ocean rates and disrupt supply chains, but U.S. officials argue the fees are essential to incentivizing domestic shipbuilding.

By Edwin Lopez • April 18, 2025

Ocean rates see uptick amid tariff turmoil

Trade uncertainty is prompting a drop in ocean cargo bookings out of China, Freightos said.

By Kelly Stroh • April 17, 2025