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Regulatory uncertainty won’t derail e-fuel tender: global shipper group While the IMO’s decision to postpone global decarbonization measures for a year will create challenges, several qualifying bids from ocean carriers have been received by the ZEMBA alliance. Go to journal of commerce

Sharp drop in Q3 profits signals tough 2026 for oversupplied ocean carriers While liners will remain in the black this year, the growing capacity overhang and weak demand expectations will undermine rate-increasing efforts through 2026, analysts say. Go to journal of commerce

Battery storage cargoes to power up MPV, heavy-lift sector Projected global growth of grid-scale installations over the next five years indicates cargo volumes will rise dramatically with the continued investment in solar and wind energy. Go to journal of commerce

ONE expands India-USEC ‘WIN’ loop with Jebel Ali call amid demand woes Freight forwarder sources believe ONE will attempt to tap US exports into the Middle East through Jebel Ali calls amid the ongoing slump in westbound volumes out of India. Go to journal of commerce

Canada looks for new container gateways for decoupling from US The Carney government outlined preliminary goals for a new logistics infrastructure fund that would help increase Canada’s trade outside of the US. Go to journal of commerce

UP reaches agreement with IBB union to support NS merger The job protection deal with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is significant because previous rail mergers have led to overlapping operations and the consolidation of terminals, resulting in workforce reductions. Go to journal of commerce

Normal operations resume at Port of Los Angeles following vessel electrical fire All ship-to-shore cranes at Yusen Terminals were inspected and cargo handling resumed on the first shift Monday, according to Yusen’s CEO. Go to journal of commerce

‘Breakeven’ moment for project44 shows path for VC-backed software The visibility software vendor earlier this year expanded into providing TMS, while also trimming headcount and cutting loose unprofitable customers. Go to journal of commerce

UP enhances intermodal between LA and Cincinnati UP’s changes will make things easier in Southern California but might make interchanges in Chicago more difficult for shippers. Go to journal of commerce

US ports seek to expand FTZs for breakbulk cargo Breakbulk and project cargo shippers tapping FTZ and bonded warehouse storage to “tariff engineer.” Go to journal of commerce

Trans-Atlantic ocean capacity hits 28-month high: Xeneta The injection of vessels appears to have peaked, but the capacity is overtaking market demand with little upward movement in rate levels on the westbound trade lane. Go to journal of commerce

Europe ports lack buffer space to handle demand surges Not enough terminal investment in Europe has left ports unable to handle the rising demand, and there is no quick fix, according to analysts and carriers. Go to journal of commerce

Montreal longshore arbitration expected to conclude in Q1 2026 While the conclusion of arbitration should provide more stability to shippers using Montreal, Canada’s other East Coast gateways will soon face their own contract negotiations. Go to journal of commerce

Black Friday demand tightens trans-Pacific air cargo capacity, elevates rates Rising e-commerce volume out of Vietnam is being piled on top of sustained and heavy demand for high-tech shipments, with space on freighters in short supply. Go to journal of commerce

Low truckload rates putting pressure on traditional RFP process Key cost elements for brokers are the amount of time they spend assembling bid responses, and the lack of coordination between pricing analysts and sales teams that interact with shippers. Go to journal of commerce

Zim CEO sees ‘likely’ return to Suez Canal transits soon The ocean carrier said it still needs approvals from insurers and others, but the cease fire in Gaza appears to be holding. Go to journal of commerce

US restocking, Red Sea return the two big unknowns for 2026: Hapag briefing A surge in replenishment activity in the US could turbocharge container shipping demand, while a wholesale return of container ships to Red Sea and Suez Canal transits would have a far-reaching market impact, speakers on a panel sponsored by the carrier said…

OOCL adds Halifax call to trans-Atlantic Med service The carrier’s first direct service to Halifax comes as Canada looks to pivot its trade networks and as low water levels affect Montreal’s container business. Go to journal of commerce

Steadier capacity in November adds to India-USEC ocean pricing pressure As a result of that heightened overcapacity, spot rates on the trade lane are at their lowest since February while exports to the US East Coast fell sharply in October. Go to journal of commerce

Asia-Europe carriers to levy yet another rate hike on Dec. 1 A series of freight-all-kinds increases since Oct. 1 has held up the spot market on the trade, with carriers aiming to sustain the pricing momentum through Q4 contract talks. Go to journal of commerce

DCSA broadens reach with identity exchange for shipping industry The consortium of nine liner carriers has launched its first product to facilitate the adoption of electronic bills of lading and other digital standards it is developing. Go to journal of commerce