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Ocean shipping recovery still a ways off despite US-Iran ceasefire pact
Spot rates are expected to climb for another four weeks and many vessels are full until at least July, per Xeneta.
By Kelly Stroh • June 24, 2026 -
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Imports flow into Port of Los Angeles with ‘window of stability’ open
Following strong May volumes, the port expects to handle more than 900,000 container units in both June and July, Executive Director Gene Seroka said.
By Kelly Stroh • June 18, 2026 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.
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DOT to launch supply chain initiative, visibility dashboard
The American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative aims to connect cargo hubs with industry stakeholders like retailers and freight carriers.
By Kelly Stroh • June 15, 2026 -
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Ocean shippers frontload cargo ahead of tariffs, fuel concerns
Tariff concerns and higher costs are prompting altering shipping timelines, signaling an early peak, per C.H. Robinson Worldwide President of Global Forwarding Mike Short.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 12, 2026 -
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Why Fiji Water temporarily operated its own shipping network
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the company to run a dedicated route until capacity improved. Here’s what shippers can learn from the endeavor.
By Kelly Stroh • June 11, 2026 -
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Port of Long Beach, partners plan ‘Green Truck Corridor’
The port is teaming up with the Wonderful Co. and Lincoln Transportation Services to develop the 150-mile trade route between Long Beach and Central Valley.
By Haley Cawthon • June 10, 2026 -
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FMC can help ocean shippers in 3 key ways, chair says
The agency aims to get ahead of any issues and go “where the puck is going, rather than being reactive to certain issues that have occurred,” Laura DiBella told Supply Chain Dive.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 3, 2026 -
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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' just-in-time parts supply chains.
By Alejandra Carranza • 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 Alejandra Carranza • May 21, 2026 -
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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.
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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.
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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 Alejandra Carranza • 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 Alejandra Carranza • April 22, 2026 -
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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 Alejandra Carranza • 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.
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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 Alejandra Carranza • 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 Alejandra Carranza • April 8, 2026 -
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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 Alejandra Carranza • 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 David Taube • 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 Alejandra Carranza • 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 Kelly Stroh • 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 Kelly Stroh • 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 Kelly Stroh • 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 Max Garland • March 2, 2026
