Indian importers who rely on Asian-made goods, particularly from China, are facing a fresh wave of container rate shocks, with spot freight rates on Asia-India routes more than doubling in the past month or so.

Peter Sander, chief analyst at Xeneta, warned that Trump's re-election would send the shipping industry "down the wrong path."

Eu Customs will formally implement new manifest declaration rules requiring goods shipped globally to or through the EU to submit an Entry declaration (ENS) through the EU Import Control System (ICS2).

Mauricio Claver-Carone, a Trump adviser, has threatened to impose a 60 percent tariff on U.S. goods that pass through Chankai or any Chinese-controlled or owned port in the region.

The first cargo ship to sail directly from Pakistan to Bangladesh in 54 years has successfully unloaded its cargo, marking efforts by the two countries to rebuild ties after decades of frosty relations.

Ferry operator DFDS announced the completion of the acquisition of Turkish Logistics company Ekol Logistics, which will replicate DFDS 'ferry/road business model to the Mediterranean region and connect to the Turkish logistics network.

The crew of the Galaxy Leader is still being held hostage, and the lives of innocent sailors and families have been irrevocably changed by geopolitical forces completely beyond their control.

During his election campaign, Trump advocated imposing tariffs of 10 to 20 percent on all imports, a policy that has U.S. importers, businesses and consumers scrambling to respond to the risk of possible price increases.

Strike-hit ports across Canada have resumed operations, but the shutdown has left a huge backlog of containers and shippers facing a possible new round of demurrage fees.

Hapag-Lloyd's upgraded China-Germany Express service (CGX), which will expand port coverage in Asia and Europe, will make its maiden voyage from Yangshan Port on January 3.