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Logistics & Freight

Middle East Turmoil Keeps Ships Rerouting [2026 Update]

Forget the glossy quarterly reports for a second. The real story from CMA CGM's latest announcement isn't about EBITDA percentages, but about what it means for your Amazon package or that new appliance you ordered.

4 min read 5 hours ago
A container ship navigating through icy Arctic waters with a South Korean flag visible.
Logistics & Freight

Arctic Shipping: South Korea's Risky Bet Faces Skepticism

Seoul wants to chart a new course through the Arctic, but industry insiders aren't exactly booking tickets. The data suggests a long, cold wait for profitability.

5 min read 6 hours ago
A container ship sailing on the ocean, with a focus on its modern design.
Logistics & Freight

Container Ships: Full Fleet? Not Quite. [Analysis]

The container shipping world was supposed to be humming along with every ship deployed. Turns out, a certain regional conflict and a penchant for upgrades have other ideas.

4 min read 10 hours ago
Container ships at sea, with a turbulent, stormy sky.
Supply Chain AI

Container Trade: Volumes Up 4.4% Despite Chaos [Q1 2026]

The shipping world is still reeling from a Q1 2026 that would make a seasoned sailor seasick. Yet, somehow, container volumes managed a 4.4% bump. Curious, isn't it?

5 min read 13 hours ago
Container ships docked at a busy port with many stacked containers.
Logistics & Freight

Shipping Rates Surge: China-Australia 'Firm' Market

The China-Australia shipping lane is booming, and carriers are getting paid. Maersk's latest move confirms it.

4 min read 22 hours ago
Graph showing declining growth trend for Freightos transaction volume.
Logistics & Freight

Freightos' Q1: 15% Growth Misses Target [Analysis]

Did Freightos deliver on its promises this quarter? The numbers suggest a bumpy ride, even as the industry sails through choppy waters.

4 min read 3 days, 9 hours ago
Map showing the Strait of Hormuz with shipping lanes highlighted.
Logistics & Freight

Strait of Hormuz Reopening Sparks Rate Hikes

The Strait of Hormuz is poised to reopen, but don't expect smooth sailing just yet. Prepare for shipping chaos and climbing freight rates across the board.

5 min read 3 days, 11 hours ago
Container ships clustered near the Strait of Hormuz, with some AIS signals showing as disrupted or missing.
Logistics & Freight

Container Shipping Chaos: March 2026 Report [Geopolitics & Fleet Boom]

Ships are vanishing off AIS near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving a black hole of data and stuck vessels. Meanwhile, the container ship orderbook is ballooning. This smells like trouble.

5 min read 5 days, 10 hours ago
A stack of shipping containers on a busy port terminal.
Logistics & Freight

Container Cartel Charged: Cost Doubled, Profits Skyrocketed

The US Department of Justice has leveled serious charges against four global container giants and seven executives for allegedly forming a cartel. This scheme, running from late 2019 to early 2024, is accused of artificially inflating shipping container prices and slashing production.

6 min read 6 days, 7 hours ago
A container ship at sea, loaded with numerous shipping containers.
Logistics & Freight

Freight Rates Surge: Demand, Not Blank Sailings, Drives Hikes

Forget the usual suspects of blanked sailings; the real engine behind the latest freight rate surge is plain old demand. Carriers are flexing muscle as peak season kicks off.

5 min read 1 week ago
A container ship at sea, symbolizing global trade routes.
Global Trade & Tariffs

Europe-Africa Trade Shift: Volumes Flip

The roles are reversed. Once a growth engine, Sub-Saharan African exports to Europe have hit the brakes, even as European shipments to the continent suddenly accelerate.

5 min read 1 week, 1 day ago
A vast stack of shipping containers at a port, representing global logistics.
Logistics & Freight

Container Cartel Indictment: What It Means for Shippers

The seemingly impenetrable walls of global shipping are starting to crack. A top CEO is indicted in the US for allegedly orchestrating a massive price-fixing scheme, shaking the foundations of how we move goods worldwide.

6 min read 1 week, 1 day ago
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