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CMA CGM Acquires Fed Ex Supply Chain for $1. 4 Billion
7+ hour, 45+ min ago (235+ words) Shipping Container Rates Surge as Tanker Rates Fall Amid Middle" On July 1, 2026, CMA CGM disclosed it had finalized an arrangement to purchase Fed Ex Supply Chain, a unit of Fed Ex Corp. , as reported by The Maritime Executive. The transaction,…...
Hormuz Crisis to Slow LNG Trade in 2026 Despite Strong Long-Term Demand
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (705+ words) Shipping Container Rates Surge as Tanker Rates Fall Amid Middle" Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade is expected to lose momentum in 2026 as continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz weighs on shipments, even though long-term demand remains firmly on…...
Iran Conflict and Peak Season Drive Ocean and Air Freight Rate Surge
7+ hour, 25+ min ago (705+ words) Global Trade Magazine is the essential resource for U. S. companies engaged in international business, offering insights on supply chain management, logistics, trade finance, and global market trends. Through expert articles, case studies, and strategic analyses, the magazine empowers executives and professionals…...
What Farm-to-Distribution Logistics Actually Demands From a 3 PL
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (428+ words) Shipping Container Rates Surge as Tanker Rates Fall Amid Middle" Read also: Why "Warehouse as a Service" Is the Business Model That Will Eat Traditional 3 PL USDA compliance is not a documentation layer. It is an operational constraint embedded in…...
Maersk Updates Intermodal Fuel Surcharges Across Europe Effective July 2026
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (216+ words) Global Trade Magazine is the essential resource for U. S. companies engaged in international business, offering insights on supply chain management, logistics, trade finance, and global market trends. Through expert articles, case studies, and strategic analyses, the magazine empowers executives and professionals…...
Carriers Boost Capacity on Major Asia Trades as Peak Season Approaches
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (549+ words) Global Trade Magazine is the essential resource for U. S. companies engaged in international business, offering insights on supply chain management, logistics, trade finance, and global market trends. Through expert articles, case studies, and strategic analyses, the magazine empowers executives and professionals…...
What Global Trade Leaders Need to Build Now
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (366+ words) Shipping Container Rates Surge as Tanker Rates Fall Amid Middle" For years, most global supply chains operated on a familiar assumption: trade rules shift occasionally, costs rise or fall, and companies respond with periodic sourcing decisions. That model worked when…...
Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 6. 0% in May 2026, IATA Reports
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (212+ words) Shipping Container Rates Surge as Tanker Rates Fall Amid Middle" Global air cargo demand rose 6. 0% in May compared to the same month last year, according to data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). International operations saw a slightly higher…...
Maersk Upgrades Earnings Outlook Amid Freight Surge
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (412+ words) Shipping Container Rates Surge as Tanker Rates Fall Amid Middle" Global shipping giant A. P. Moller'Maersk has significantly upgraded its earnings outlook for 2026 after stronger container demand and elevated freight rates continued to support the liner shipping market. Read also: IMO Estimates…...
What's the True Cost of Hormuz? Much more than you think
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (234+ words) Shipping Container Rates Surge as Tanker Rates Fall Amid Middle" After four months of closure, the Strait of Hormuz finally appeared to be open last week. Until it wasn't. Read also: IMO Estimates 80 Naval Mines Still Threaten Shipping Through Strait…...