<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>All that talk about the economy starting to turn around has a lot of rail industry officials scratching their heads, and wondering when they will be able to count on any strengthening in shipments tha</p></div>

All that talk about the economy starting to turn around has a lot of rail industry officials scratching their heads, and wondering when they will be able to count on any strengthening in shipments tha

<div><p>All that talk about the economy starting to turn around has a lot of rail industry officials scratching their heads, and wondering when they will be able to count on any strengthening in shipments that can last beyond a week...

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The South Korean carrier said the robust performance came as it focused on network expansion and high-yield cargo while navigating geopolitical risks and congestion at Asian load ports.</p></div>

The South Korean carrier said the robust performance came as it focused on network expansion and high-yield cargo while navigating geopolitical risks and congestion at Asian load ports.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Traditional contracts based on fixed rates for an entire year no longer adequately reflected the volatility of the container market, says Rolf Habben Jansen. </p></div>

Traditional contracts based on fixed rates for an entire year no longer adequately reflected the volatility of the container market, says Rolf Habben Jansen.

Hapag-Lloyd CEO calls for new approach to shipping contracts

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Yet even with a robust third-quarter performance, CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said a lack of available fleet capacity — particularly on the booming trans-Pacific — meant the carrier was unable to take full advantage of container shipping’s bull market.</p></div>

Yet even with a robust third-quarter performance, CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said a lack of available fleet capacity — particularly on the booming trans-Pacific — meant the carrier was unable to take full advantage of container shipping’s bull market.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Elevated pricing in the fourth quarter comes as shippers on the westbound trade lane prepare for annual long-term rate negotiations with carriers. </p></div>

Elevated pricing in the fourth quarter comes as shippers on the westbound trade lane prepare for annual long-term rate negotiations with carriers.

Asia-Europe demand, congestion support rates ahead of ocean contract talks

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The financing is meant to grow the NYSHEX Freight Index, which is used to price index-linked ocean freight contracts and four futures contracts that were launched in April on the Intercontinental Exchange.   </p></div>

The financing is meant to grow the NYSHEX Freight Index, which is used to price index-linked ocean freight contracts and four futures contracts that were launched in April on the Intercontinental Exchange.

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