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Premier Alliance trims Asia–Europe port calls in new 2026 network While the alliance will strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia, the refined network to be rolled out in April has removed several direct calls in other parts of Asia. Go to journal of commerce

Hapag-Lloyd nixes Suez return for India–USEC loop amid customer pushback The resistance came primarily from Expeditors International, with sources saying the forwarder flagged ongoing uncertainty around the insurance premium implications of a Suez routing. Go to journal of commerce

Revenue from low-value shipment duties crosses $1 billion mark: CBP The US’ de minimis program, which ended in May, allowed importers one shipment per day valued at $800 or less to clear customs duty-free and with minimal data elements. Go to journal of commerce

Freightos founder to step down as CEO as company moves into ‘next phase’ Zvi Schreiber oversaw key milestones such as Freightos’ public listing and a transformative acquisition of air freight booking platform WebCargo, but the company has yet to turn a profit. Go to journal of commerce

Big US ports ask Congress to ensure fair funding for dredging Port officials say the next Army Corps spending bill needs to make sure that dredging funds set aside under a 2020 law actually get distributed. Go to journal of commerce

Space logistics newbuilding to service booming project cargo sector The handling and transportation of space components is opening up new opportunities for project cargo forwarders. Go to journal of commerce

House reauthorizes FMC and adds to its oversight powers Along with funding through 2029, the reauthorization codified new responsibilities for the agency under OSRA-22. Go to journal of commerce

Easing container tonnage delivery in 2026 belies signs of saturation Unless shipowners significantly postpone or cancel orders, the wallops of new tonnage added in 2027 and 2028 will dwarf the deliveries made this year and next. Go to journal of commerce

ONE returns to Red Sea under slot charter deal with Thailand’s RCL, partners But a spokesperson for ONE would not be drawn on whether the agreement was a precursor to the carrier relaunching its own services through the Red Sea and Suez Canal. Go to journal of commerce

Hapag-Lloyd wins second green tender from global shipper group  The Hamburg-based carrier will share the tender with feeder carrier North Sea Container Line that will operate e-ammonia services on a northern intra-Europe trade lane.  Go to journal of commerce

Rising US air freight imports from Taiwan, Vietnam offset drop in China trade  Data from consultants Trade and Transport Group shows the impact of regulatory changes as  de minimis traffic fell significantly while regular air cargo increased. Go to journal of commerce

Wan Hai inks roughly $500 million deal for six LNG-powered ships The vessels take the carrier’s total order book to 36 ships to be delivered between 2026 and 2030, increasing its owned fleet to 150 ships totaling 927,250 TEUs. Go to journal of commerce

More data sharing crucial to avoiding future port congestion: officials Although major US gateways have made some progress in promoting data sharing on vessel arrivals, port authorities say more systemic thinking must take place among carriers and their supply chain partners to avoid a repeat of the meltdown that occurred in 2021–22. Go to journal…

Impact of non-domiciled CDL enforcement splits US trucking sector The US Department of Transportation estimates there are about 200,000 holders of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses, most of whom would lose eligibility under a proposed rule that would bar certain immigrants from operating commercial vehicles. Go to journal of commerce

US freight industry enters 2026 with low growth expectations As economists question whether the US consumer is finally pulling back as tariff costs increasingly show in store prices, another major generator of freight manufacturing orders is showing signs of sputtering. Go to journal of commerce

Terminal operator ICTSI expands South America, Africa footprints The Manila-based company is tapping into moves by the governments of Brazil and South Africa to enable their ports to handle steadily rising container volume and calls by larger vessels. Go to journal of commerce

Premier Alliance’s 2026 network to maintain Red Sea diversions Alliance members Ocean Network Express, HMM and Yang Ming said they were “closely monitoring” the situation around the Red Sea with the focus on the safety of crew, ship and cargo. Go to journal of commerce

Maersk picks new CFO, reshuffles some regional chiefs Robert Erni, who will step into the CFO job after the ocean carrier reports fiscal 2025 results in February, has 30 years of experience in financial roles across the logistics industry. Go to journal of commerce

Inland rail connectivity key to Port of Long Beach growth: new CEO Noel Hacegaba says more efficient intermodal rail service to the US interior will help Long Beach grab a greater share of imports from Asia that move to major distribution hubs such as Dallas and Chicago. Go to journal of commerce

CargoWise’s pricing model change could mark final milestone in market ascent The ubiquity of WiseTech’s flagship platform in the forwarding market has placed a target on its back — one that grew larger with a significant change last week in how it prices its product. Go to journal of commerce

Policy shift clears way for surge in Mexican mining projects, cargo activity A boost in project cargo demand is expected as delayed mining projects in the country start to come onstream in the coming years. Go to journal of commerce

NYK, MOL to pay $72 million to settle UK vehicle shipment claims The two Japanese vehicle carriers are the last to agree to a settlement figure in a long-running price-fixing case. Go to journal of commerce

Hapag-Lloyd to expand feeder fleet with new methanol-ready ships The Hamburg-based carrier is investing $500 million on eight newbuilds and adding 14 newbuild charters, with the overall goal of making its fleet more fuel efficient and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Go to journal of commerce

Australian government action needed to curb soaring terminal charges: regulator The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission issued a report Friday that found terminal operators were making “historic” profits while their investment in infrastructure lagged far behind. Go to journal of commerce