Multiple ports see double-digit growth in April

Most ports saw upticks in April volumes over March as imports increased after the seasonal lull. 

By Matt Leonard • May 28, 2019

CMA CGM, MSC complete integration with Maersk blockchain platform TradeLens

TradeLens now includes more than 10 ocean carriers and incorporates data from 600 ports and terminals capturing nearly half of global ocean freight, according to the announcement.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Oct. 15, 2020

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CMA CGM adds 50K container trackers to its fleet

Many container lines have invested in IoT tracking technology, which gives shippers greater insight and visibility into the status of their cargo shipments.

By Matt Leonard • May 24, 2019

Maersk doubles down on logistics with integration of Inland Services

The restructuring of the APM Terminals division offers Maersk greater connections between sea and land, beyond the port of call.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 16, 2019

CMA CGM, others join Digital Container Shipping Association bringing carrier count to 9

To be effective, the effort to create digital standards for the ocean shipping industry requires buy-in from as many carriers as possible.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 15, 2019

Hapag-Lloyd paints calm picture even as IMO 2020 looms

The carrier is passing much of the extra cost related to low-sulfur regulation preparations on to shippers.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 10, 2019

Trade uncertainty hits Southern California ports

Meanwhile, infrastructure investments boosted East Coast ports, with many seeing record March volumes. 

By Matt Leonard • May 6, 2019

CMA CGM integrates instant quotes, booking into online portal

The My Prices tool centralizes the quote and booking process — part of a wave of digitization sweeping across the largest ocean carriers. 

By Matt Leonard • May 3, 2019

Maersk adds digital customs clearance in industry first

The move is the latest by the largest ocean carrier in its quest to become a one-stop-shop for shippers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 29, 2019

CMA CGM launches instant digital quotes, guaranteed space for shippers

The ocean shipping industry is notoriously slow to jump on the digitization bandwagon, but the tides are shifting. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 26, 2019

Report: HMM seeks full membership in 2M alliance

The company's CEO is reportedly meeting with executives from Maersk and MSC, but HMM doesn't bring as much heft to the negotiating table as the ninth largest carrier with 1.9% of global volume.

By Matt Leonard • Updated April 25, 2019

Maersk blockchain solution TradeLens adds ZIM

This is the fourth carrier to join the platform, which allows data to be shared across a network of terminal operators, port authorities, freight forwarders and container lines. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 22, 2019

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and ONE form the Digital Container Shipping Association

Ocean shipping has been a notoriously slow industry to digitize, and creating a common set of standards could pave the way for the development of industry-wide digital networks.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 16, 2019

Spot rates drop 30% between US West Coast and Asia

First quarter volumes slumped after the threat of tariffs led to record import volumes in late 2018 at West Coast North American ports.

By Matt Leonard • April 16, 2019

Auto imports from Asia, Europe could fall 11% under proposed U.S. tariffs

U.S. auto tariffs could result in higher prices for consumers and less volume for ports, according to analysis by Drewry.

By Matt Leonard • April 11, 2019

Maersk completes spin-off of oil drilling business

This move is part of a 2016 plan to push the carrier into logistics and supply chain services and away from oil and gas, in search of healthier and more stable profit margins.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 8, 2019

Shifting ro-ro cargo to containers could provide post-Brexit relief

About 20% of the current import volume at the Port of Dover could be shifted from trailers to containers and handled by other ports if post-Brexit congestion clogs the ro-ro facility, a Drewry analysis found.  

By Matt Leonard • April 5, 2019

IMO 2020 could cause M&A uptick among carriers

Drewry posits carriers may seek to consolidate to achieve greater price stability, especially as scrubber cost and fuel markets make for much more unpredictable waters in the months and even years to come.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 3, 2019

DSV to acquire Panalpina in $4.6B deal

The merger creates the fourth largest freight forwarding company by revenue and ends months of speculation about the future of Panalpina. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 1, 2019

Port of Oakland retrofits cranes with hybrid power

The terminal operator will save on fuel costs and contribute to the port's larger goal of reaching zero-emissions operations.

By Matt Leonard • March 28, 2019

Improper packing, labeling to blame for string of ship fires, insurer says

Mislabeling hazardous materials leads to improper handling, which can cause fires, explosions and loss of life — not to mention cargo. TT Club puts the value of such cargo claims at $500 million per year.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 27, 2019

West Coast imports slip in February after 'global trade frenzy'

Volumes at East Coast ports rose year-over-year, but they may soon be headed for the same downturn as their West Coast counterparts. 

By Matt Leonard • March 25, 2019

Maersk joins alliance supporting low-carbon transport

The world's largest container shipping line is often seen as a leader in innovation and sustainability, taking its goals beyond the requirements of the International Maritime Organization. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 21, 2019

CMA CGM, Ikea, Port of Rotterdam to test new sustainable fuel

The new biofuel promises significant carbon reductions and does not require any engine modifications, but it's not immediately clear what the final product would cost. 

By Matt Leonard • March 12, 2019

Will shipper-carrier tension melt away in favor of collaboration?

A noticeable sense of underlying tension among supply chain partners permeated sessions at TPM 2019 in Long Beach, California. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 11, 2019