High rates and strong demand, particularly on the trans-Pacific, are expected to continue through the second half of 2026, the Israeli carrier says, as opposition grows to its takeover by Hapag-Lloyd.
Ten-day berthing waits at the Red Sea Saudi port and inland trucking congestion have strained cargo movements throughout the Middle East.
As a new registration system is rolled out, outdated data may temporarily sideline some carriers, making vetting more difficult for shippers and brokers in a tightening market.
