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MSC agrees to reflag 12 container ships in India in diversification push The migration of European carriers away from their traditional foreign “flags of convenience” to India’s emerging market is seen as a major maritime boost for New Delhi as it vigorously seeks private investment to drive economic growth. Go to journal of commerce

Year-long pause on US port fees targeting China vessels to start Nov. 10 Beijing is expected to soon announce the start date of its own 12-month pause on reciprocal port fees on US ships, a deal that was agreed to last week as part of a broad trade framework hammered out by the two superpowers.…

Increased supply chain scrutiny at odds with customs enforcement capability Trade software vendor Altana released a tool this month designed to help US Customs and Border Protection match its ability to screen import goods at a level on par with new US regulations. Go to journal of commerce

Trade deal could boost short-term China imports, but uncertainty lingers An immediate bump in cargo is likely in the wake of this week’s deal between Washington and Beijing, but it’s too early for US retailers who are tied to China to make supply chain decisions for 2026 spring and summer imports. Go to journal of…

US port capacity lagging ahead of potential volume growth: MSC The carrier, as it seeks with BlackRock to acquire the majority of Hutchison Port Holdings, is developing a mega-terminal in New Orleans and another terminal in Baltimore. Go to journal of commerce

DP World lines up $5 billion investment program for India expansion The company’s spending push is another sign that shipping and logistics multinationals are increasingly betting on India’s potential as an alternative maritime hub. Go to journal of commerce

CPKC-CSX target 2026 as big year for Mexico-Texas-East Coast trade The railroads will make a harder play to capture Dallas-to-East Coast freight after track upgrades come online along the Gulf Coast early next year. Go to journal of commerce

CPKC slams UP, NS on Meridian congestion, merger plans Recent tensions involved CPKC’s opposition to the UP-NS merger, but the battle has morphed into a larger disagreement about poor service on a 300-mile stretch of track in Louisiana and Mississippi known as the Meridian Speedway. Go to journal of commerce

Top LTL carriers maintain profit while planning paths to freight recovery ODFL, XPO and Saia reported annualized declines in third-quarter shipments, but are positioning themselves for a stronger freight market in 2026. Go to journal of commerce

Rising MSI belies heightened uncertainty in multipurpose vessel sector While some carriers reported a positive outlook for freight stemming from power generation and mining projects, others noted that demand for offshore wind has been dented by regulatory upheaval. Go to journal of commerce

US, China suspend reciprocal port fees as part of wider trade deal But there was no indication when the pause would take effect or what would happen to the port fees already paid by ship operators in the two weeks since the US and China imposed the reciprocal levies on Oct. 14. Go to journal…

Cosco cites falling freight rates, tariff woes for 56% drop in Q3 net profits China-based Cosco’s latest earnings came as Beijing and Washington announced a one-year pause in their reciprocal port fees as part of a broader trade framework that included a reduction in US tariffs on Chinese imports. Go to journal of commerce

Green fuel funding slowed by IMO decarbonization delay: Hapag-Lloyd CEO A limited supply of alternative fuels will not be helped by the one-year adjournment of the net-zero framework, Rolf Habben Jansen says. Go to journal of commerce

Asia-Europe ocean imports drive up Rotterdam’s nine-month volume Europe’s busiest container port has maintained its growth so far this year despite persistent congestion, intermittent strikes and growing geopolitical tensions. Go to journal of commerce

Oilfield service giants banking on windfall from data center power projects The companies are exploring opportunities to tap into the rapidly growing data center market, which could result in more project cargo activity from the power generation projects needed to support the centers. Go to journal of commerce

CMA CGM revives talks for ownership stake in Hamburg terminal: Alphaliner A share in Eurogate’s CTH facility would give the carrier a firm foothold in Europe’s third-largest container port. Go to journal of commerce

UPS volumes grow overseas in Q3 as China-to-US shipments drop 27% International lanes that don’t touch the US are growing package volumes faster as higher US tariffs disrupt established patterns, UPS said in its latest earnings report. Go to journal of commerce

New Charleston CEO seeks to regain container growth ‘momentum’ Micah Mallace said SC Ports needs to return its focus to serving cargo owners and carriers after recent below-market volume growth. Go to journal of commerce

WiseTech Global offices raided over insider trading allegations The investigation by Australian authorities involves alleged share sales activity in late 2024 and early 2025 by Chairman Richard White and three employees. Go to journal of commerce

Panama’s twin terminal project attracts interest from 22 carriers, operators A meeting of the interested parties kicked off what will likely be a year-long process to select developers to design, build and operate the two terminals at Corozal on the Pacific side of the canal and Colón on the Atlantic that will cost a combined…

Shrinking capacity pushing up US reefer truck rates Growth in spot refrigerated (reefer) truck pricing is accelerating, especially for loads originating in Florida and Mexico, amid tougher licensing and immigration enforcement. Go to journal of commerce