Carriers Launch Transpac Shuttle Services as Chinese Exports Surge
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Container lines on Asia-America trades are set to take advantage of strong demand propelled by a rush of cargo out of China.
Fears Are Rising that Ocean Freight Rates May Surpass US$20,000 with No Relief for Global Trade into 2025
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. A major global trade inflation indicator is headed in the wrong direction. Rising freight rates are a new source of concern in the global supply chain, with forecasts warning that ocean cargo prices could reach $20,000 – […]
Worsening Containership Market Keeps the Pressure on Air Cargo
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. The recent deterioration in the ocean shipping market could be pushing more cargo to airfreight following the impact of the Red Sea crisis.
Panama Canal Increases Maximum Draft Ahead of Schedule
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. The Panama Canal Authority announced on May 30 an increase in the maximum authorized draft of the Panama Canal’s Neopanamax locks to 45 feet, bringing it closer to the normal limit of 50 feet. This adjustment, originally […]
Update: Port of Montreal Labour Negotiations
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Isabelle Pelletier, VP, Communications and Public Affairs for the Maritime Employers Association in Montreal, provided an update to CIFFA on labour negotiations at the Port of Montreal.
New FMC Rules on Detention and Demurrage Come into Force
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) revision to detention and demurrage (D&D) rules came into force on May 28, introducing new requirements for billing, time frames and how to dispute unfair charges.
Some Shipping Container Costs Hit $10,000
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Companies transporting goods from Asia face costs of as much US$10,000 for an urgent full-size shipping container over the next month – about double current spot rates, according to prices circulating between carriers and importers.
Getting Containers in the Right Place at the Right Time is Now ‘Impossible’
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. Shippers and forwarders could find it “impossible” to position containers in the right place at the right time, as the global box shortage worsens.
Extreme Hurricane Season Expected in U.S. Could Trigger ‘Carrier Revenge’
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. For the past two years, shippers have had enormous leverage in the freight market, as excess capacity has kept rates under significant pressure. Shippers, who suffered under the weight of sizable market stress during COVID have inflicted […]
U.S. East Coast Port Labour Talks Sparking Shipper Contingency Plans
Veuillez noter que certaines nouvelles de transport international ainsi que les nouvelles américaines sont disponibles en anglais seulement. If looming labour negotiations at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports break down before the September 30 deadline, shippers may divert some cargo away from the East Coast, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said on […]
