Shipping

As most of the transport sector suffers, crude-tanker owners haul in boatloads of cash.

More booking cancellations equal more ocean-service cancellations equal more delivery uncertainty.

An in-depth look at coronavirus risks to Panama Canal transits.

Some believe Capesize rates will remain depressed. Others see light at the end of the tunnel.

Social distancing will wreak havoc on trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe box volumes.

Using shock recorders when shipping freight may help shippers and carriers better protect freight and assign fault when damage occurs.

An exclusive interview with Nerijus Poskus, global head of ocean freight at Flexport.

China-to-U.S. box rates are losing steam after last week’s rise.

Ocean shipping has functioned well during the outbreak but pressures are mounting.

Petchem shippers are keeping inland barge owners busy, but upside could be temporary.

America had been on track to become the world’s largest propane exporter until Saudi Arabia opened its crude spigot.

Halt of cruise voyages will slash HFO demand, a positive for cargo ships with scrubbers.

Lois Zabrocky explains how two black swans — the outbreak and oil price war — reshaped the market.

Crude-tanker rates are skyrocketing, but leading analyst Michael Webber urges caution.

Why are share prices and tanker freight rates going in opposite directions?

Investors appear increasingly worried that the coronavirus will spark a global recession with no quick bounceback.

As the world reels from coronavirus, crude-tanker owners are raking in massive returns.

CDL 1000 aims to revolutionize street turns by automating the process, cutting out inefficiencies and improving speed.

As experts predict price increases and late deliveries from coronavirus, some industry insiders say the threat is overblown.

Coronavirus left containers scattered in the wrong ports. Liner companies are trying to get them back into position.

Tanker rates are back in the stratosphere as the Saudis move ahead with production push.

Ship scrubbers no longer equate to big savings on fuel costs. Is this only temporary?

Here’s why tanker stocks are rising as the rest of the U.S. stock market is crashing.

Unprecedented uncertainty will likely delay annual contracts between shippers and ocean carriers.

Zach and Anthony talk about the latest coronavirus developments on transportation, the main functions of a freight forwarder and recent economic developments.

An exclusive interview with SIA Flexitanks CEO Damien McClean on what’s happening right now with Chinese manufacturing, trucking and ports.

Slashed oil production is bad for tankers, but fallout for container ships hinges on price action.

As fewer ships arrive from China, there’s less capacity and equipment for U.S. and European container exports.

CargoMetrics data reveals that Chinese port activity has recovered much faster than some had feared.

It has been a particularly rough start of the year for tanker stocks despite exceptionally strong results.

No evidence yet of coronavirus-induced drop in dry bulk rates. Is it coming?

An exclusive interview with Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans on the coronavirus-induced shipping-stock collapse.

As risks surge and stocks plunge, a look at the key coronavirus issues and a rundown of FreightWaves’ coverage to date.

Big data confirms China trade volumes fell off a cliff in the wake of the coronavirus.

Outlook of world’s largest container line hinges on timing of coronavirus containment.

Asian refineries suddenly have too much gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Buyers in the West are taking the overflow, a plus for product tankers.

The second half of 2020 is shaping up to be either very good or very bad for dry bulk shipping.

Inland trucking slowdown in China leaves port reefer plugs full, blocking refrigerated food imports.

Trade risks will intensify if the virus spreads from China to the global pool of seafarers.

Shipping bosses warn of huge economic knock-on effects from the coronavirus outbreak.

No evidence yet of a rush to expedite exports ahead of feared price increase.

Coronavirus is not yet affecting rates, but it is influencing where U.S. importers look to source cargo.

Earnings calls shed new light on how ocean shipping bosses view coronavirus crisis.

An exclusive interview with Matt Heider, CEO of voyage-optimization platform Nautilus Labs.

European supply chain platform Shippeo raises $22 million for expansion. Plus, Rhode Island aims to boost truck toll fees, global container movement falls and Nikola unveils electric pickup.

From container shipping to tanker transport, markets are awash in coronavirus fallout.

Momentum builds for decarbonization of ocean shipping but it’s far from a done deal.

It has become even harder to determine what the prevailing bulk ocean freight rate really is.

More tariff and sanction risks lie ahead for ocean shipping.

What ‘The Path Between the Seas’ teaches us about leadership and the need for a backup plan

Dry bulk rates were already terrible — then came the coronavirus, and they’re getting even worse.

Breakbulk refers to (almost) every cargo that’s not containerized or shipped in bulk.

Tanker giant Euronav warns of fallout from coronavirus crisis.

Liners confront higher ship-lease rates at the very time fuel prices are spiking.

Trans-Pacific container volumes face escalating coronavirus risk.

Scorpio Bulkers on virus threat: Prepare for the worst and hope for the best

Chinese epidemic could curb ocean shipping demand.

A new book places IMO 2020 in the context of a potential “third revolution” for shipping.

New pact is a plus for tankers, bulkers and box ships, but less so for equities.

Tanker rates haven’t shot up further on new Iran tensions, yet they remain extremely high.

New Platts indices offer bird’s-eye view of rough IMO 2020 transition for dry bulk.

Despite all the mergers and all the alliances, ocean container rates are still lower than they were seven years ago.

Is IMO 2020 fallout for dry bulk shipping a warning sign for container sector?

The high-stakes wild cards to watch in what promises to be a volatile year.

Killing of Iranian general and Iranian retaliation could spark another tanker rate spike.

Global Shippers Forum issues top tips on coping with the introduction of new low-sulfur bunkers.

Trans-Pacific container rates continue to fall as Asia-Europe rates continue to rise.

Links to 16 exclusive interviews with key decision-makers in ocean shipping.

Lead times fell throughout 2019 as shippers became accustomed to excessive capacity.

Capital constraints should keep ocean shipping capacity in check, a plus for rates.

Concerns rise that shipping can’t recoup cost of IMO 2020-compliant fuel.

An exclusive interview with Lois Zabrocky, CEO of tanker owner International Seaways.

As carbon tax on ocean shipping appears more likely, industry lays groundwork for future collection.

Organizations representing 90% for the world’s merchant fleet have proposed spending $5 billion on research to reduce or eliminate carbon emissions.

U.S.-China deal should boost shipping stock sentiment, assuming investors believe it’ll stick.

An exclusive interview with John Hadjipateras, founder and CEO of NYSE-listed Dorian LPG.

Index data appears to show that IMO 2020 fuel costs are being passed along to box shippers.

An exclusive interview with Scorpio President Robert Bugbee on shipping stocks and what lies ahead.

Losses in Europe are estimated to now be costing businesses billions of euros a year.

Container industry veteran John McCown argues that the shift toward East Coast ports is inexorable.

After all the trade turmoil, many legacy supply chains may still be in “wait-and-see” mode.

The EU is pushing to bring carbon pricing to shipping, but there are a lot more questions than answers.

Kayla Matthews writes about the changes coming to the shipping and logistics industry as IMO 2020 takes effect in less than six weeks.

Rates can quickly become dated and the lack of real-time transparency in these movements can result in lost opportunities for both shippers and carriers.

VLCC rates have rapidly fallen from over $300,000 per day to around $125,000 per day.

Headlines may proclaim “$300,000 per day” but most crude tankers are not making anything close to that.

An effective transportation management platform must manage daily challenges and be flexible enough to solve specific problems. The software should link each step of the order management and shipping process and handle robust reporting and billing issues.

Crude-tanker rates have now reached levels not seen since before the global financial crisis.

Both canal stats and container transport pricing confirm continued momentum for U.S. East Coast ports.

What is the most bizarre transportation law case you’ve ever heard of? The story of the demise of the tanker Brilliante Virtuoso may top your list.

VLCC rates are now at or near $100,000 per day, courtesy of U.S. sanctions targeting China’s COSCO.

The Baltic Exchange has been unrivaled in its creation of indices for dry freight futures. That may be about to change.

Crude tanker rates continue to surge, driven by geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, container rates remain weak.

U.S. sanctions targeting Iranian crude aboard Chinese ships ensnare Canadian-headquartered, New York-listed owner of Bahamas-flagged vessels carrying Russian cargoes via Arctic Sea.

U.S. sanctions targeting a subsidiary of China’s COSCO Shipping could have far-reaching consequences.

Ocean carriers are deploying ever-larger box ships to drive down costs and emissions, but do the pros outweigh the cons?

The start of the box shipping slack season commences next week when Chinese factories close for the Golden Week holiday. Further spot rate losses are predicted by Alphaliner.

Shipping equities have suffered through a rough couple of years, but hope persists that market capitalizations and trading volumes can be resuscitated.