News & Highlights

• OOCL revenue, volume boosted by robust Q3 on trans-Pacific, Asia-Europe

  October 9th 2026

  Solid peak season demand and elevated rates on the two trade lanes lifted the top line numbers and are leading the carrier to another highly profitabl (read more)

• Asia-ECSA services see further shift as Hapag exits MSC/ONE Ipanema/SX1 loop

  October 9th 2026

  The planned April departure of Hapag-Lloyd is the latest reshuffle in liner partnerships on the trade that has seen six of the top 10 global carriers (read more)

• Higher trucking, fuel costs reshaping US warehousing markets

  October 9th 2026

  Shippers are placing more emphasis on faster fulfillment and more modern facilities, with Midwestern states and key consumer markets gaining ground. (read more)

• Uncertainty clouds Asia-Europe 2027 ocean contract negotiations

  October 9th 2026

  Shippers want to avoid locking in inflated rates as excess capacity and softening demand hang over the trade lane and may push down prices, analysts t (read more)

• Colombo moves to boost box capacity as trade volatility lifts hub demand

  October 9th 2026

  Sri Lanka’s flagship port, which has long dominated hub activity in the region but now has emerging rivals in India, is pushing capacity expansion p (read more)