US fees on China-based ships to cause unintended consequences – Analyst
LONDON : The US Trade Representative’s (USTR) proposal to charge up to $1.5 million to Chinese-owned ships entering US ports could cause severe congestion and delays to supply chains, according to shipping analysts. Peter
Trump tariffs and geopolitical chaos – Xeneta Chief Analyst’s top tips on freight tender strategies
OSLO : Donald Trump returned to the White House this week and, perhaps unsurprisingly, raised more questions than answers regarding his America First policy towards trade and import tariffs. Below, Xeneta Chief Analyst Peter
Xeneta announces Board of Director changes, supporting its continued transformation of ocean and air freight markets
OSLO : Xeneta, the global reference for ocean and air freight rate data and intelligence, has announced changes to its Board of Directors. Marie-Pierre Rogers has been appointed as the new Chair, succeeding Birger
Evolving trade routes dampen demand for Ultra Large Container Vessels
SINGAPORE : According to industry data, the demand for Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) has decreased as shipping companies shift to smaller, more versatile vessels to accommodate changing trade patterns. The redirection of global
SHIPPING: Union dockworkers, ports to resume negotiations ahead of 15 Jan deadline
HOUSTON : Union dockworkers and representatives for US Gulf and East Coast ports are expected to resume negotiations on a new master contract on 7 January, just more than a week ahead of the
Trump’s victory in the US will likely disrupt container shipping industry
OSLO ; Donald Trump’s victory in the US 2024 presidential election is a will likely disrupt industry for international trade as importers fear another spike in ocean container shipping freight rates, according to ocean
Carbon emissions in ocean container shipping hits record high
OSLO : The ongoing impact of conflict in the Red Sea, spiraling freight rates and congestion across global ocean container supply chains resulted in record high carbon emissions in Q3. The Xeneta and Marine
Freigt rates surge in FEU and TEU container market spreads key considerations for shippers
OSLO : Spiralling ocean container shipping freight rates dominate discussion in the wake of major events such as the Red Sea conflict – but beneath these easy-to-observe headline figures lie many layers of complex