Executive Editor

Container shipping rates are set to climb amid more balanced growth between cargo demand and vessel supply, while fuel costs will rise as carriers switch to low sulfur fuels to comply with the International Maritime Organization's tougher emission controls from January 2020.

Container lines

Analysts: Prepare for pricier container shipping

Intermodal contract savings fell in Q4 ahead of 2023 bids

UPS to sharpen focus on ‘smart’ technology in ‘bumpy’ 2023

Norfolk Southern adds to Southeast intermodal capacity with new cranes 

Asia-Europe spot rates soften to pre-pandemic levels 

Savannah aims for more cold-chain cargo with new reefer racks 

Arm your team with the most trusted information portal for the international container shipping

Get into a group subscription today

Get full access for 30 days with a free trial!

Start a Free Trial Today

Shippers saved less than in prior quarters on their intermodal contracts to close 2022, setting up a race to the bottom this year to keep freight on the rails. 

Technology that connects and automates packages, trucks, and sorting facilities will come to the fore at UPS this year as the largest US logistics provider positions itself for an economic rebound.

Norfolk Southern’s plan to bring more capacity to its international intermodal business this year has kicked off with new cranes enabling the stacking of marine containers at its Austell ramp in Georgia. 

 

Subscribe now to continue receiving unlimited access!

Subscribe Now

Upgrade to a Gold subscription to get premium access!

Upgrade Subscription

Free Trial

Get into a Group Subscription today!

Group Subscriptions

An extensive dashboard of charts organized by trade lane, mode, and topic

The Gateway

The premier conference for the global container shipping and supply chain community

Attend TPM23

Where technology buyers, providers, and investors chart a digital course

Attend TPMTech

The premier conference for the breakbulk and project cargo shipping community

Attend Breakbulk23

Access all Journal of Commerce produced videos, webcasts, and podcasts

Multimedia Content

Free access to interviews with our panelists and leaders in the inland distribution space

Latest News

More News & Analysis

Intermodal contract savings fell in Q4 ahead of 2023 bids

UPS to sharpen focus on ‘smart’ technology in ‘bumpy’ 2023

Norfolk Southern adds to Southeast intermodal capacity with new cranes