Atlantic Storms Shut Western Med Terminals Again: Expect delays across Western Med and Northern Europe, plus a $100 Casablanca surcharge, as Tanger-Med and Algeciras close.
Gale-force winds and rough seas across southwestern Europe have forced container terminals at key West Mediterranean hubs, including Tanger-Med and Algeciras, to suspend operations.
Quebec Announces Target Dates for Spring Thaw Period
It doesn’t feel like it lately, but spring is on the way! The Quebec Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has established planned dates for the spring thaw period and load restrictions that apply to trucks for each of the three zones of Quebec.
Port of Prince Rupert Records Strong Growth in Container Volumes in 2025
The Port of Prince Rupert recorded a 14% increase in containerized cargo volumes in 2025, driven by significant investments in port infrastructure.
Major U.S. Snowstorm Poses Logistics Disruption Risks
A widespread snowstorm affecting up to two-thirds of the United States has challenged surface transportation networks, from Texas to the Northeast.
Major Carrier Reverses Decision on Red Sea Return
CMA CGM has announced its FAL1, FAL3 and MEX services connecting Asia and Europe, which recently began transiting Suez Canal again on backhaul voyages, will return to sailing around the Cape of Good Hope.
As Suez Traffic Cautiously Returns, Houthis Make New Threats
Shipping lines have been exploring a reopening of their container line services through the Suez Canal and the Red Sea.
Maersk Resuming Regular Routing Through Red Sea with India-U.S. Service
Maersk on Thursday said it is resuming scheduled service through the Red Sea-Suez Canal route for the first time in two years.
Container Rates Reverse Course as January Rally Unravels on Weak Demand
Global container shipping rates fell sharply last week, surrendering most of the gains from a brief January rally as carriers struggled to maintain pricing power amid weak demand and ongoing geopolitical volatility.
Air Canada Cargo Reminder: Updated Dangerous Goods Safety Requirement
As of January 1, lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries shipped with equipment must comply with updated international air transport safety standards.
Container Shipping Faces Rate Pressure and Loss Risks in 2026
Analysis from the Journal of Commerce indicates ocean carriers may face multi-billion-dollar losses as container vessel capacity outstrips volumes on key trade lanes, a trend beginning in Q1 2026 if current supply-demand imbalances stay.