Concerns over service data amid intermodal growth are overblown — for now

Larry Gross, Journal of Commerce contributor |

The modest growth in domestic volumes the market has seen this year to date should be well within the sector’s capabilities to handle, but it’s far too soon to “declare victory,” writes Larry Gross.

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MSC boosts Indian port play with $1.4 billion terminal deal with Adani

Bency Mathew, India Special Correspondent |

The carrier’s acquisition of a 49% stake in the Vizhinjam transshipment hub is said to be the single-largest foreign direct investment into the Indian port sector to date.

Maersk makes big upward revision on full-year financial guidance amid soaring rates

Keith Wallis, Asia Special Correspondent |

Container freight rates across all the major east–west trades have soared since February as a result of higher bunker fuel prices driven by the war with Iran and cargo frontloading in the trans-Pacific.

Hapag-Lloyd’s HGT signs deal for 20% stake in Eurogate Hamburg terminal

Keith Wallis, Asia Special Correspondent |

The planned addition is part of the carrier’s “Strategy 2030” expansion plan outlined in April 2024 that aims to add between 10 and 15 terminals to its portfolio by the end of the decade.