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Direct LCL services launched from US to Asia Providers of consolidation and less-than-container-load services continue to add routes in and out of the United States with the direct door-to-door options providing an alternative and speedier proposition to forwarders and shippers targeting Asian markets.Dachser USA Air and Sea Logistics is the… Direct LCL services launched from […]

THE Alliance strips joint-contracting language from VSA THE Alliance’s vessel-sharing agreement has removed controversial language that would have allowed them to jointly contract with third parties and met fierce opposition from equipment… THE Alliance strips joint-contracting language from VSA Journal of Commerce

India makes headway on abolishing shipping surcharges Indian shippers who have been reeling from unpredictable demand may have some cost relief on the way after the Directorate General of Shipping and stakeholders moved a step closer to reaching an agreement over abolition… India makes headway on abolishing shipping surcharges Journal of Commerce

Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rate slide belies strength Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates are sliding on the wind down of the peak season, though, rates are up at least roughly half to the East and West Coasts from where they were last year. A swift price… Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rate slide belies strength Journal of Commerce

Liners pushing for lower port fees face potential blowback Container shipping lines are “playing poker” with ports as their push for lower handling charges puts future terminal investments at risk,… Liners pushing for lower port fees face potential blowback Journal of Commerce

Asia-Europe rates shoot up after stable November The relatively stable Asia-Europe spot rates through November rose sharply this week as general rate increases from several carriers on Dec. 1 helped to push up prices by 20 percent.Asia-Europe rates increased by $155 to $930 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, almost… Asia-Europe rates shoot up after stable November Journal […]

Russia’s rising trade raises cargo liability issues, insurer warns Russia’s container volumes have risen this year after political and economic woes forced a decline of 25 percent in 2015, but with the growing trade comes increasing… Russia’s rising trade raises cargo liability issues, insurer warns Journal of Commerce

Maersk Line snaps up Hamburg Süd Maersk Line Thursday announced it is buying German carrier Hamburg Süd from the Oetker Group and aims to close on the deal by the end of 2017. The acquisition, the subject of speculation for the… Maersk Line snaps up Hamburg Süd Journal of Commerce

Asia-Europe shippers expect steep rise in 2017 contract rates Shippers on Asia-Europe are struggling to predict the market as they engage with container lines in annual contract discussions, but the feeling is that contract rates will be a good… Asia-Europe shippers expect steep rise in 2017 contract rates Journal of Commerce

Shippers push against bureaucracy at Russian ports Russia’s leading shippers and transport companies have formally petitioned the Ministry of Transport to drastically reduce the customs paperwork needed for imports and exports, which shippers say leads to bureaucratic delays… Shippers push against bureaucracy at Russian ports Journal of Commerce