Spot rates raised by GRIs, but carriers cut ‘to backfill half-empty ships’

Spot container freight rates in the key east-west deep sea trade saw some uptick this week compared to the November 1 general rate increases (GRIs), although gains were inconsistent, and some almost immediately suffered from carrier discounting. To read this article you need to subscribe. Help us continue investing in award-winning, independent journalism. For just…

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The halt of US port duties on China sparks a sharp division in the industry

The US Trade Representative’s decision to suspend port tariffs targeting China’s maritime and shipbuilding sectors has divided the shipping industry, exposing deep divisions over how the United States should confront Beijing’s industrial dominance. Read also: The United States and China agree to halt port fees for a year amid a trade truce The one-year suspension,…

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DHL Global Forwarding & Freight accelerates “digitization and enhances customer focus through organizational changes”

press release DHL Global Forwarding, Freight accelerates digital transformation and enhances customer focus through organizational changes Bonn / Germany, 7. November 2025: DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, the air and sea freight forwarding business of the DHL Group, has announced changes to its global board of directors designed to accelerate digital transformation and enhance customer responsiveness…

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Global air cargo powers: 2024 rankings and an unexpected contender in the top 10

The global air cargo sector proved its resilience in 2024, weathering economic headwinds, geopolitical tensions and ongoing supply chain disruptions. According to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) report, the top 25 cargo airlines collectively recorded a 9.4% year-on-year increase in cargo tonne kilometers (CTK), highlighting the industry’s ability…

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