Ocean Ports & Carriers

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Deliveries Still Delayed as Container Freight Rates Fluctuate

One factor putting pressure on rates is the return of shipping services to the Suez Canal.

Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Expands to Record-Breaking Fifth Annual Event

October 16, 2026

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Highlights from 2025 Women in Supply Chain Forum™

October 8, 2026

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Panama Canal Announces Increase in Daily Transit

September 28, 2026

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Ocean Carriers Resume Suez Canal Routings, Reducing Transit Times by 10-14 Days

September 22, 2026

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Transito Launches Total Freight: Unified Sea and Inland Shipping

September 19, 2026

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WiseTech Global Launches Ocean Capacity Forecasting Dashboard

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Port of Savannah Exports up 4%

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Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles Propose Zero-Emission Truck Rewards Incentive Program

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The AI Measurement Gap: Why Sales Growth Remains Invisible

Emerging Technologies

Nominations Open for 2027 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award

This award recognizes influential individuals whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Nominations close Dec. 4.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Port Gridlock Triggers Unexpected Shift Back to Suez Canal Shipping

The container market is fragmenting by trade corridor, and carriers are reallocating capacity accordingly.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Average Spot Rates Continue Ascent

Global schedule reliability has fallen for three straight months to just 29.4% in August, down from a 30-month high of 39% in May.

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AI Demand and Supply Disruptions to Reshape Global Freight Markets

Dimerco Express Group

AI and semiconductor exports are keeping air capacity tight from Taiwan and South Korea.

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Rail & Intermodal

Norfolk Southern Expands Alabama Rail Capacity, Strengthens Port Connections

Norfolk Southern Corp.

Projects included a mix of terminal and track-based infrastructure improvements designed to support continued business and economic growth across the state.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Why Carriers Perform Differently on Identical Trade Lanes

On the Northern Europe to North America East Coast trade, for example, three carriers operating comparable services on the same trade lane recorded materially different emissions outcomes.

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Supply Chain Visibility

Sensitech's New Cold Chain Tracking Solution Eliminates Visibility Gaps in Food Logistics

Sensitech, Inc.

This real-time location and condition monitoring solution is designed to help food shippers maintain continuous visibility across ocean, road and rail journeys, from origin to final destination.

SensiTech TempTale.GEO APX Global temperature monitoring device with packaging and branding materials

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Panama Canal’s Temporary Booking System to Increase Equitable Slot Access

Panama Canal Authority (PCA)

The changes will take effect Aug. 30, for booking dates beginning Sept. 13.

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2026 Top Tech Startup Award: Nominations Open

This award highlights top software- and technology-based startups in the supply chain and logistics industry. Submissions close Oct. 2.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

The Case for Fixing USMCA Rules for U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones

National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ)

The U.S. FTZ Export Enhancement Act corrects a structural gap that has put American manufacturers at a disadvantage.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Hormuz Diversions Fall 41% as Port Congestion Reaches Crisis Levels

Total weekly diversions through the Strait of Hormuz corridor dropped to 2,721 shipments in week 24, the lowest level in 14 weeks.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

South Carolina Ports to Deepen Channel to North Charleston Terminal

South Carolina Ports Authority

The deepening of this stretch would enable all SC Ports’ container terminals to handle the biggest ship at any tide.

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