Port of Long Beach Nears 1 Million TEUs in Record August as U.S. Imports Rise
The Port of Long Beach handled 919,992 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in August 2026, making it the busiest August in
Saudi Arabia Creates Marine War-Risk Insurance Pool to Protect Trade and Supply Chains
Saudi Arabia has approved a national marine insurance pool designed to maintain coverage for cargo and vessels as geopolitical risks
South Korean Container Ship Reaches UK After 21-Day Arctic Voyage
A South Korean container ship has reached the United Kingdom after sailing through the Arctic, marking the first voyage of
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Cargo Ship Fire at China Shipyard Kills 25 During Repairs
A fire aboard the Ocean Melody, a foreign-flagged cargo vessel undergoing repair and inspection at Qingdao Beihai Shipyard in eastern
Agentic AI in Logistics: When TMS Starts Taking Action
For years, transportation management systems (TMS) have primarily acted as systems of record: storing shipment information, tracking milestones, managing documents,
China Turns Vertical as Robotic Storage Tackles Container Overflow
As container volumes continue to put pressure on storage space, China is exploring a different answer to one of logistics’
MSC Silvana VIII Sinks Deeper Off China After Failed Refloating Attempt
The situation surrounding the 8,401-TEU containership MSC Silvana VIII has deteriorated off Zhoushan, China, after attempts to refloat the grounded
Amazon Air Cargo Crash Disrupts Miami Airport Operations
An Amazon Air cargo aircraft crashed at Miami International Airport (MIA) on September 6 after overrunning the runway during landing,
Iranian Oil Tanker Kylo Sinks After U.S. Strikes in the Gulf of Oman
An Iranian crude oil tanker has sunk in the Gulf of Oman after being struck by U.S. forces, according to
Shipping Industry Calls for Tougher Rules on Lithium-Ion Battery Cargo After Rising Fire Risks
The shipping industry is pushing for tighter controls on lithium-ion battery cargo as concerns grow over the fire risks associated
Maersk to Test Wind-Assisted Propulsion on a Container Ship in 2027
A.P. Moller–Maersk is taking wind-assisted propulsion into the container shipping sector through a new pilot project with British wind-propulsion company
U.S. Diesel Prices Hit Record High: What It Means for Freight Transportation Costs
Diesel prices in the United States have reached a record average of $5.85 per gallon, creating new cost pressure across