The US Department of Defense suspects that three COSCO Shipping companies have been placed on a government blacklist for alleged links to the People's Liberation Army.

DHL Supply Chain has completed the acquisition of Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, a company owned by Inmar Intelligence and a well-known provider of reverse logistics (return processing) solutions.

ZIM has joined the multi-industry alliance "Move to -15°C", which aims to reduce carbon emissions in the cold chain sector by increasing the standard temperature of frozen goods from -18°C to -15°C.

The results of the Section 301 investigation launched by the Biden administration into China's shipbuilding and maritime industry have finally been released, giving incoming President Donald Trump a new weapon against China.

Another member of BYD's "sea fleet" was added, and the third ro-ro (automobile carrier, PCTC) "BYD HEFEI" vessel named after the Hefei factory was successfully delivered and set sail.

The Biden administration is planning to further tighten sanctions on Russia, with the latest package targeting two Russian oil companies, more than 100 oil tankers, and insurance companies and traders involved in Rosneft deals.

The city of Sevastopol, a port city in the Black Sea, officially declared a state of emergency on January 4, 2025 due to a serious oil tanker fuel spill in the Kerch Strait.

A high season surcharge for shipments from some parts of the world to the U.S. East, Hapag-Lloyd will charge WDS and WID, which will only be charged in the event of a supply chain disruption.

Forward Air, a Us-Based freight forwarder, has publicly revealed that its board has begun a comprehensive review of strategic options including a merger or sale of the company.

Container shipping company CMA CGM has delayed an important US surcharge and instead plans to implement two related surcharges simultaneously later this month.