Maritime

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    Port of Charleston to increase automotive cargo capacity

    The port plans to enhance its rail infrastructure and vessel parking areas to support automakers shipping parts for just-in-time supply chains.

    By • June 1, 2026
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    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.

    By • May 21, 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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    Muted peak season expected as ocean shippers delay contract signing

    Despite market uncertainty, some shippers like Bob’s Discount Furniture and Dollar Tree have expressed confidence in their ocean freight contracts.

    By • May 20, 2026
  • Shipping containers are stacked on a container ship at the Port of Los Angeles, as a truck passes above in front of the snow-capped San Gabriel Mountains, on February 7, 2023 in Los Angeles.
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    Port of Los Angeles sees April volume jump despite Iran war shadow

    Spring and summer goods are arriving at the port, with back-to-school products and holiday inventory in the pipeline, Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

    By • May 18, 2026
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    Small ocean carriers trim Transpacific capacity

    Lower spot rates historically lead to larger withdrawals of non-alliance operated vessels on the shipping corridor, per Sea-Intelligence.

    By • May 5, 2026
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    Ocean shipping surcharges spurred by Iran war weigh on contract talks

    Transportation costs are facing pressure as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drives up oil prices.

    By • April 22, 2026
  • A vessel is docked at PortMiami and containers are being moved using gantry cranes.
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    Ocean freight contracts: How data steers one shipper’s approach

    Emser Tile's chief supply chain officer discussed leveraging a "multi-dimensional look" for more cost-effective logistics at TPM26 by S&P Global.

    By • April 15, 2026
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    Iran war is ‘a concern, but it’s not a worry,’ Los Angeles port director says

    Transpacific trade remains solid despite Middle East tensions as retailers have already begun replenishing summer inventory, per a port press briefing Monday.

    By • April 14, 2026
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    Georgia Ports Authority to open inland port, targeting manufacturers

    The port aims to serve 330 Georgia producers in industries like poultry, heavy equipment and forest products.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    Transpacific ocean rates rise, demand softens

    The increases are not drastically altering market dynamics, although ocean shipping faces uncertainty amid the Iran war.

    By • April 8, 2026
  • A Matson vessel docked at a Southern California port terminal.
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    Matson responds to growing cargo theft in intermodal shipments

    Shippers now have two additional security levels when moving their international cargo from Los Angeles to BNSF network destinations.

    By • March 30, 2026
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    Diesel prices surge even higher due to Iran war, surpassing $5.38

    Per-gallon costs surpassed $5 for the U.S. across all major regions this week, putting additional pressure on carriers and shippers.   

    By • March 24, 2026
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    Iran war could lead to unprecedented oil supply shocks

    The disruption could be five times larger than the impacts of previous conflicts that slowed the flow of oil from the Middle East, according to the Dallas Fed.

    By Jim Tyson • March 24, 2026
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    Transpacific trade remains stable amid Iran war, port exec says

    While Port of Los Angeles cargo flows are steady, soaring oil prices are being passed on to ocean shippers.

    By • March 18, 2026
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    Ocean reliability drives inventory management gains, retailers say

    Dollar General and Ashley Furniture execs outlined how schedule accuracy optimizes production planning and reduces stockouts at TPM26 by S&P Global.

    By • March 17, 2026
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    How the Iran conflict is impacting global ocean shipping flows

    Red Sea market recovery has been pushed back while congestion could lead to surcharges, Vespucci Maritime CEO Lars Jensen said at TPM26 by S&P Global.

    By • March 11, 2026
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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
  • Plumes of smoke rise over the skyline following explosions on March 1, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.
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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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    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