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Real-time chassis location becoming competitive edge in leasing A heavily oversupplied equipment market born out of the pandemic disruption is forcing chassis providers to ensure visibility technology plays a growing role as a differentiator. Go to journal of commerce

Shipping decarbonization drive faces patchwork of carbon tax measures Fragmented regional greenhouse gas regulatory frameworks such as the EU ETS have increased the complexity of operating a global network and will be difficult to navigate, observers say. Go to journal of commerce

Zim deal to strengthen Hapag-Lloyd’s market share across key trade lanes The increase in volume that would result across the trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific corridors was particularly welcome, according to Hapag-Lloyd’s CEO. Go to journal of commerce

Hapag-Lloyd’s plan to acquire Zim would deepen shipping oligopoly The acquisition, if approved, would solidify the Hamburg-based ocean carrier among the five largest container lines by capacity. Go to journal of commerce

Hapag-Lloyd bolsters fleet with $4.2 billion deal to acquire Zim The acquisition is expected to be completed this year, and will strengthen the combined network on the trans-Pacific, intra-Asia, the Atlantic, Latin America, and East Mediterranean while bringing up to $500 million in synergies, Hapag-Lloyd’s CEO said. Go to journal of commerce

Trump administration unveils US maritime revitalization ‘action plan’ The wide-ranging plan includes proposals to tax foreign-built ships calling US ports, rebuild domestic shipbuilding capacity, and eliminate “burdensome regulations” through a series of deregulatory measures. Go to journal of commerce

Ocean Alliance, ONE rework trans-Atlantic services, remove ships North and South Atlantic loops from Northern European to the US will consolidate to one East Coast-wide service, with a Baltimore call dropped and fewer overall vessels used. Go to journal of commerce

Maersk, Eurogate plan $1.2 billion terminal upgrade at Bremerhaven The investment will strengthen the Gemini hub’s position and increase capacity at the joint venture terminal by more than 30% to 4 million TEUs. Go to journal of commerce

Departure of DP World CEO welcomed by Canadian ports partner Quebec-based investment manager La Caisse earlier this week said it would put its future investments with DP World on hold until the company addressed Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Go to journal of commerce

New truckload capacity product provides another load board option for brokers The product launched this week by Triumph, called Capacity Intelligence, allows brokers to identify lanes where it needs a deeper pool of reliable carriers. Go to journal of commerce

Rapid pace of AI development suggests shippers should be patient Shippers would be wise to offload the pain of building AI proficiency to their logistics providers until the benefits become clearer. Go to journal of commerce

Reversal in US clean energy investment signals shift in project cargo momentum Canceled renewable energy projects in the US totaled $35 billion in 2025 as more project funds left the country than came in amid the federal government’s shifting policies to prioritize fossil fuels. Go to journal of commerce

Scrapping strategy looms large in 2026 as carriers manage growing oversupply Downward pressure on rates is set to continue with just over 1 million TEUs of capacity via ships above 10,000 TEUs scheduled to be delivered this year. Go to journal of commerce

DP World’s financial partner hits pause over CEO’s ties to Epstein La Caisse, a major infrastructure fund and co-investor with DP World, said it wants clarity from the ports operator about Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem’s relationship with the convicted sex trafficker after messages between the two men became public this week. Go to journal of…

STG Logistics survives key bankruptcy hurdle to remain in business The fourth-largest US domestic intermodal provider has received additional funding and now must focus on meeting revenue and expenditure targets through the second quarter. Go to journal of commerce

Gemini schedule reliability shows sum greater than its parts: Xeneta   Xeneta’s “Schedule Reliability Scorecard” for 2025 showed Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are more reliable under Gemini than in standalone services, while other alliances showed uneven performance among partners. Go to journal of commerce

GPA names next CEO as Savannah readies for new growth phase Kevin Price, president of the port’s stevedoring services company Gateway Terminals, will join GPA in July as president and then add the CEO’s role in mid-2027. Go to journal of commerce

HMM profitability falls as carrier warns of growing supply-demand imbalance The 2025 result follows a familiar trend seen across the full-year financials reported so far by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express as the industry moves into an overcapacity-driven downcycle. Go to journal of commerce

Colombo expands box capacity as regional hub competition intensifies  Equipped with 12 quay cranes capable of handling ultra-large container ships, the expansion allows the East Container Terminal to handle 3 million TEUs annually at full speed. Go to journal of commerce

Fourth-quarter rate slump drags down Hapag-Lloyd’s 2025 financials The carrier reported a steep drop in profitability as declining rates combined with higher costs of rerouting ships around southern Africa and startup expenses for the Gemini network. Go to journal of commerce

NY-NJ port readying to guide terminals on truck appointment systems But the recommendations will not include guidance on handling empty container returns, as port stakeholders see it as a separate issue. Go to journal of commerce

UP, J.B. Hunt voted best intermodal providers in H2 ‘25: JOC survey Overall, more than 90% of respondents participating in the latest Journal of Commerce Intermodal Service Scorecard were satisfied with domestic intermodal service between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2025. Go to journal of commerce

Bangladesh boxes begin to move as Chittagong port workers suspend strike The entire port workforce had walked off the job almost two weeks ago to protest a government decision to lease the port’s busiest terminal to DP World. Go to journal of commerce

Maersk widens deployment options with order for ‘flexible’ new ships The new vessels are shorter and narrower than most 400-meter megaships that are mostly confined to the Asia-Europe trade, giving the carrier more deployment options across its global network. Go to journal of commerce

MPV carriers emphatic on no resumption of Suez transits under current conditions Ship operators say a return to the Red Sea hinges on broad shipper acceptance across multi-shipper voyages, according to a survey conducted by One World Shipbrokers. Go to journal of commerce

Key inland rail terminals battle post-storm congestion, driver complaints While linehaul performance has largely returned to normal for US Class I railroads, delays and bottlenecks triggered by the severe winter storm two weeks ago have now moved downstream to terminals in Chicago, Cincinnati and Memphis. Go to journal of commerce

Maher’s next buyer faces billions in upgrades, decisions on capacity The likely sale this year of the Port of New York and New Jersey’s largest marine terminal portends possible changes to how it will be operated in the long run. Go to journal of commerce