Ocean carriers
Bed Bath & Beyond Files $316 Million Lawsuit Against MSC
The world's largest container shipping firm said it is studying the "meritless" claims in the bankrupt…
Container Demand Rebound Could be 18 Months Away
According to Container XChange, 43 percent of shippers and carriers expect low-profit freight rates to…
FMC Issued $3M in Fines Against Ocean Carriers
The FMC resolved 36 cases involving illegal charges and contract breaches in the 12 months to September.
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Why Ocean Carriers are Butting Heads with the FMC
Carriers cry foul at the FMC's suggested changes to the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, which target…
Maersk CEO Figuring Out ‘Radically Changed Business Environment’
Collapsing freight rates and declining demand cut the ocean carrier's Q1 revenues.
Bed Bath & Beyond Claims Ocean Carrier Owes it $32 Million
Plus, the bankrupt retailer has been sued by a different shipping company it says owes it more than $7…
MSC, Maersk Ending 2M Alliance in 2025: ‘Much Has Changed’
The CEOs of the freight giants said the divorce "paves the way for both companies to continue to pursue their…
Cargo Carriers Pressed in FMC’s Probe of ‘Illegal’ Retaliation
"Even a simple verbal threat to a shipper from an ocean carrier employee could undermine U.S. law and will…
Flexport’s Ryan Petersen ‘Not Convinced’ Logistics Really Turned a Corner
Declining rates and increased capacity on ships isn't because of industry changes, the digital freight…
Disgruntled Shippers Rack Up 175+ Cargo Carrier Complaints
Complaints related to cargo charges have flooded the FMC since the June passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform…
New Legal Twist Rocks ‘Cargo Collusion’ Case
A Swiss ocean carrier said it could face criminal sanctions in its home country if it complies with a…
Target, REI Join Zero Emissions Cargo Scheme
The 2040 Ambition Statement urges cargo owners to switch all of their ocean freight to vessels powered by…
Truckers Sound Off on ‘Ridiculous’ Port Problems
The concerns flowing into the Federal Maritime Commission are part of a public comment period as the agency…
FMC Chair Puts the Screws to Ocean Carriers
FMC chair will "do everything in my power to ensure carriers do not receive involuntarily subsidized storage…
$100-Per-Container Fee Coming to NY-NJ Port
The container management fee, targeting excess empty containers being stored in the port for long periods…