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Global map of ocean shipping lanes and vessel traffic

Ocean Freight Market Update — September 2026

Archived briefing: the summer easing ended, fuel turned back up, Panama shelved a draft cut but tightened transit slots, record-low Rhine water brought new inland surcharges, and Canadian counter-tariffs took effect.

8 min read
Global map of ocean shipping lanes and vessel traffic

Ocean Freight Market Update — August 2026

Archived briefing: why emergency fuel surcharges stopped coming off ocean freight in August 2026, the four different things carriers were doing at once, and what would have reversed it.

4 min read
Global map of ocean shipping lanes and vessel traffic

Ocean Freight Market Update — July 2026

Archived briefing: where ocean routings, transit times, and surcharges stood in July 2026 — and why the quarterly fuel reset explained most of that quarter's invoices.

3 min read
Forklift loading a shipping container inside a warehouse during a transload

What Is Transloading? A Plain-English Guide (and How It Differs from Warehousing)

Transloading transfers freight between transportation modes so cargo keeps moving. Here's what it is, when to use it, and how it differs from warehousing.

4 min read
Blue semi truck hauling a shipping container at a port at sunset

What Is Drayage? Container Drayage Explained

Drayage is the short-haul trucking that moves containers between ports, rail ramps, and nearby facilities. Here's how it works and what affects the cost.

4 min read
Container ship loaded with shipping containers at sea during golden hour

Demurrage vs. Detention: What They Are and How to Avoid Them

Demurrage and detention are different container charges that catch many shippers off guard. Here's what each one means and practical ways to avoid them.

3 min read
Container ship stacked with colorful shipping containers crossing the ocean

FCL vs. LCL: Which Ocean Freight Option Fits Your Shipment?

FCL means a full container; LCL shares a container with other shippers. Here's how they differ, when each makes sense, and the tradeoffs to weigh.

4 min read
Aerial view of a busy container port with cranes and stacked shipping containers

Ocean Freight Surcharges Explained: BAF, PSS, GRI, and More

Ocean freight quotes come with a stack of surcharges and acronyms. Here's what BAF, EFS, PSS, GRI, and peak season charges actually mean.

4 min read
Intermodal freight train carrying shipping containers along a river through forest

Rail vs. Truck for Inland Container Moves: How to Choose

Intermodal rail and over-the-road trucking each have their place for inland container moves. Here are the tradeoffs, with a Midwest shipper's perspective.

3 min read
Close-up of export shipping documentation and paperwork on a desk

AES Filing and the ITN, Explained for U.S. Exporters

What the Automated Export System (AES), Electronic Export Information (EEI), and the ITN are — and how Conveyco coordinates the filing for your export shipment.

4 min read
Cargo aircraft being loaded on the tarmac at dusk

Air Freight vs. Ocean Freight: Cost, Speed, and When to Use Each

Air freight is fast but costs more; ocean freight is economical but slower. Here's how to weigh cost, speed, and cargo type to choose the right mode.

3 min read
Long center aisle of a modern logistics warehouse flanked by tall racks stacked with boxed inventory

Choosing a Freight Forwarder: 8 Questions to Ask Before You Sign

Choosing a forwarder is more like hiring an employee than buying a service. Here are the eight questions that filter out providers who'll let you down.

6 min read
Intermodal freight train loaded with colorful shipping containers winding through an urban rail corridor

Container Shipping from Asia to the U.S. Midwest: Routes, Timing, Reality

How containers actually move from Asian ports to Minneapolis, Chicago, and the broader Midwest — the two main routings, what affects transit time, and where the operational landmines are.

6 min read
Close-up of hands in a blue shirt signing shipping documents with a pen at a desk

How to File a Shipper's Letter of Instruction

The Shipper's Letter of Instruction tells your freight forwarder what to do with your cargo. Here's how to fill it out so shipments don't go sideways.

5 min read
World map in muted blue, green, and yellow tones covered with location pins marking global destinations

Incoterms 2020 — A Practical Cheat Sheet

The 11 Incoterms in plain English, organized by where the handoff happens. Plus the four you'll see most often, common mistakes, and how Incoterms affect insurance, freight cost, and customs.

6 min read
Tall stacks of paper documents and tabbed file folders in an office

Schedule B vs HTS Codes: When to Use Each

Both are 10-digit U.S. commodity classifications, but you can't use them interchangeably. Here's the practical distinction between Schedule B and HTS codes.

4 min read
Aerial top-down view of a container ship loaded with colorful shipping containers crossing deep blue ocean water

What is an NVOCC? A Clear Explanation for Importers and Exporters

An NVOCC issues its own Bills of Lading and operates as a carrier — without owning the ships. Here's how that works and when you need one.

5 min read

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Container News

MSC offers Canadian gateway options for US Midwest cargo

MSC is promoting Montreal and Halifax as alternative gateways for cargo moving from Europe and the Mediterranean to the US Midwest. The carrier’s cross-border solution combines ocean services to Canada with established rail connections to C

FreightWaves

Trump touts truck tariffs at Peterbilt plant in Texas

President Donald Trump told Peterbilt workers in Denton on Thursday that tariffs and regulatory rollbacks are helping reverse years of heavy-truck manufacturing moving outside the U.S. The post Trump touts truck tariffs at Peterbilt plant i

gCaptain

Saudis Plan Assault on Houthis to Break Red Sea Chokehold

Saudi Arabia is planning an offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, with options being considered including a coastal push to secure the Red Sea shipping route or an assault on multiple fronts, regional and Western official

Container News

Maersk revises F3W peak season surcharge

Maersk will revise its Peak Season Surcharge on the F3W trade from several Asian markets to India. The revised charge will take effect on 3 October 2026. For exports from South Korea, it will apply from 6 October 2026. The surcharge will re

gCaptain

U.S. Adds Carrier and 10,000 Troops to Middle East

The Pentagon is deploying an additional aircraft carrier and 10,000 sailors and Marines to the Persian Gulf, according to a US official, a move that gives American commanders more options if President Donald Trump chooses to escalate attack

FreightWaves

Geotab launches fleet card as diesel prices pressure trucking

Geotab has launched a fleet card that uses vehicle telematics data to authorize fuel purchases, monitor spending and prevent unauthorized transactions. The company said diesel prices can vary by as much as 77 cents per gallon between statio

FreightWaves

FedEx and UPS highlight parcel security, risk management tools 

As part of ongoing efforts to differentiate themselves from basic courier services, FedEx and UPS are promoting new and updated shipping security and risk intelligence tools designed to reduce losses and streamline claims processes. The pos

Container News

Washington’s maritime doctrine is being rewritten

The US set out to rebuild its shipbuilding industry. It is finding that ships depend on a much larger system of channels, power, capital and labor. The post Washington’s maritime doctrine is being rewritten appeared first on Container News.

FreightWaves

Hub Group reshuffles board amid accounting turmoil

Hub Group announced it has reshaped its board as it works to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing requirements. The post Hub Group reshuffles board amid accounting turmoil appeared first on FreightWaves.

Container News

GEODIS plans acquisition of Deret logistics operations

GEODIS has reached an agreement with Deret SAS to acquire part of the French company’s transport and logistics activities. The planned transaction will expand GEODIS’ contract logistics network in France and strengthen its presence in the l

Headlines aggregated from industry RSS feeds: The Loadstar, gCaptain, Maritime Executive, FreightWaves, Splash 247, and Container News. Click any headline to read the full article at its original publication.

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