<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The e-commerce giant says shipper need for flexibility in a volatile market led it to open its less-than-truckload service to “external” customers. </p></div>

The e-commerce giant says shipper need for flexibility in a volatile market led it to open its less-than-truckload service to “external” customers.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Container freight rates across all the major east–west trades have soared since February as a result of higher bunker fuel prices driven by the war with Iran and cargo frontloading in the trans-Pacific.</p></div>

Container freight rates across all the major east–west trades have soared since February as a result of higher bunker fuel prices driven by the war with Iran and cargo frontloading in the trans-Pacific.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The planned addition is part of the carrier’s “Strategy 2030” expansion plan outlined in April 2024 that aims to add between 10 and 15 terminals to its portfolio by the end of the decade.</p></div>

The planned addition is part of the carrier’s “Strategy 2030” expansion plan outlined in April 2024 that aims to add between 10 and 15 terminals to its portfolio by the end of the decade.

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Hapag-Lloyd’s HGT signs deal for 20% stake in Eurogate Hamburg terminal

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Agriculture Transportation Coalition said its members have not received timely notice of new surcharges on ocean freight, and that the online tariffs posted by carriers are too difficult to navigate.</p></div>

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition said its members have not received timely notice of new surcharges on ocean freight, and that the online tariffs posted by carriers are too difficult to navigate.

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US shipper group seeks to change notification rules for ocean freight tariffs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The largest US LTL carrier said it will aggressively pursue business outside LTL’s traditional industrial base, leveraging its national network and service to grow.</p></div>

The largest US LTL carrier said it will aggressively pursue business outside LTL’s traditional industrial base, leveraging its national network and service to grow.

FedEx Freight ‘hunting’ for new, high-margin freight amid volume decline

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The fee, which sources say is $300 per container, applies only after a shipper exceeds its contractual weekly allotment and is reset every week, so there are ways to avoid the charge with careful planning.</p></div>

The fee, which sources say is $300 per container, applies only after a shipper exceeds its contractual weekly allotment and is reset every week, so there are ways to avoid the charge with careful planning.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>In order to consolidate and enhance its position in the EU, China is pursuing control of the shipping routes and ports of call by which China-origin goods are transported to land-based EU destinations.</p></div>

In order to consolidate and enhance its position in the EU, China is pursuing control of the shipping routes and ports of call by which China-origin goods are transported to land-based EU destinations.

European Union fails to check China’s maritime ambitions

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>More than simply a weather event, a super El Niño, which some forecasts suggest could occur later this year, could become a defining test of the continent’s trade resilience.</p></div>

More than simply a weather event, a super El Niño, which some forecasts suggest could occur later this year, could become a defining test of the continent’s trade resilience.

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A ‘super’ El Niño could reshape South American trade flows

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The US retail inventories-to-sales ratio in April fell to its lowest in more than three years as the market ponders just how much steam the current frontloading push has left. </p></div>

The US retail inventories-to-sales ratio in April fell to its lowest in more than three years as the market ponders just how much steam the current frontloading push has left.

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Asia-US spot rate surge continues as retail restocking enters the mix

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Both traditional LTL carriers and non-traditional expedited LTL providers are seeking access to containerized freight as trans-Pacific imports increase.</p></div>

Both traditional LTL carriers and non-traditional expedited LTL providers are seeking access to containerized freight as trans-Pacific imports increase.

US LTL providers on the prowl at ports as imports rise

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Carriers, brokers and market analysts say flatbed equipment is becoming increasingly difficult to secure in several key freight markets, particularly across the South. </p></div>

Carriers, brokers and market analysts say flatbed equipment is becoming increasingly difficult to secure in several key freight markets, particularly across the South.

Flatbed rates rise as data centers, regulations tighten capacity

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>SC Ports said an uncertain trade outlook in the back half of 2026 coupled with the need to lower costs drove the decision to shutter the terminal for a “short-term pause.”</p></div>

SC Ports said an uncertain trade outlook in the back half of 2026 coupled with the need to lower costs drove the decision to shutter the terminal for a “short-term pause.”

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Charleston’s Leatherman terminal to temporarily halt ship operations by August

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>When tight capacity meets unexpected volumes, price elasticity goes wild as container lines have learned from the pandemic to go fast and hard on seeking rate increases.</p></div>

When tight capacity meets unexpected volumes, price elasticity goes wild as container lines have learned from the pandemic to go fast and hard on seeking rate increases.

Confluence of factors drive trans-Pacific volume surge, space crunch

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The North American terminal operator and stevedore is starting work on a long-delayed big-ship terminal along the Delaware River that would serve mid-Atlantic shippers.</p></div>

The North American terminal operator and stevedore is starting work on a long-delayed big-ship terminal along the Delaware River that would serve mid-Atlantic shippers.

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