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Data

U.S. containerized imports of auto parts in the fourth quarter rose 1.0 percent year-over-year.
US Auto Parts Imports Inch Up
US Auto Part Imports. Source: PIERS
US Auto Parts Imports Climb More Than 5 Percent
U.S. containerized imports through June 2013. Source: PIERS.
US Containerized Imports Increase for Third Month
U.S. Auto Part Imports. Source: PIERS
US Auto Parts Imports Grow But at Slower Pace
Top U.S. Trading Partners in 2012
Top U.S. Trading Partners in 2012

Press Releases

Chinese lithium-ion battery refinery overcomes logistics barriers and starts global alliance
Korean Register and Busan Port Authority to cooperate on environmental initiatives
Asian Ports
Korean Register and Russian Maritime Register of Shipping to cooperate on shipbuilding
Maritime News
CyberLogitec signed “New Information System development” contract with Heung-A Shipping
Logistics Technology
Kambara-kisen signed the contract with a service provider 'CyberLogitec Co.,Ltd.' (Seoul, Korea) for Japan's AFR*.
Logistics Technology
CyberLogitec OPUS Stowage, Won Overseas Contracts
Logistics Technology
Honda 1 Millionth U.S. Export From California Port
Maritime News

South Korean regulators warn carriers to maintain ‘market order’

13 Nov 2020
South Korean regulators held three meetings this week with shipping lines, cargo owners, and exporters to discuss cargo-related issues.
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Carriers, shippers face delays amid East Asia typhoons
02 Sep 2020
Carriers have already delayed services calling at Busan and Japanese ports, including Tokyo, due to the typhoons, while also omitting some calls, including Yokohama.
HMM warns of uncertain second half after H1 rebound
12 Aug 2020
Carriers that have released interim results have reported a stronger first half, underscoring the effectiveness of aggressive capacity management on the main trades.
Top US Shippers: Recyclables exporters bracing for large drops in supply, demand
03 Jun 2020
US exporters of scrap metals, paper, and plastics saw increased demand in 2019, but volumes have come crashing down in early 2020 due to supply and demand destruction caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
Busan struggles with congestion amid Chinese transshipment diversions
04 Mar 2020
Ocean Network Express said a raft of trans-Pacific and regional services are being hit by port congestion in Busan as officials report surging transshipment volumes amid diversions related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in China.
HMM narrowed losses in 2019, but faces precarious market
HMM narrowed losses in 2019, but faces precarious market
13 Feb 2020
South Korea-based container carrier HMM managed to cut its operating losses and increase revenue in 2019, but the start of the new year has come with mounting challenges.
HMM cuts losses, warns of South Korea-Japan tensions
14 Aug 2019
It has been several years since Seoul-based container carrier HMM has managed to report a quarterly profit, and the second quarter of 2019 was no different.
Maersk ocean-rail service adds new wrinkle to Asia-Europe
07 Aug 2019
Maersk’s new ocean-rail service from Asia to Northern Europe is offering competitive transit times against more established all-rail routes.
HMM, Yang Ming narrow losses on higher volume
15 May 2019
Higher volumes for HMM and Yang Ming drove better operating results, but both are still struggling to attain profitability.
HMM’s new CEO drives service changes
26 Apr 2019
The new boss of Hyundai Merchant Marine has been adjusting the carrier’s services as he tries to return the loss-making line to profitability.
New HMM head to ‘consolidate’ 2M relationship
23 Apr 2019
HMM’s new CEO is on a European tour that will focus on three key challenges: the future of its 2M Alliance relationship, winning customer trust, and gaining insight into the low-sulfur fuel mandate.