Trans-Pacific freight rates hit $9,500
Asia-US container rates surge to $9,500 per unit as Middle East conflict and typhoon disruptions tighten capacity
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AI Cuts Freight Bids From Months to Weeks—Why Shippers Can’t Wait
Emerge CEO says annual RFPs are obsolete as AI slashes bid cycles to just 2-3 weeks.
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Norfolk Southern’s 13.7% surge: Can rail finally outrun trucks?
US railroad bets on seamless service to capture $800bn trucking market after 13.7% weekly volume jump.
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Transito’s one-contract freight service cuts delays for European shippers
Dutch charterer Transito launches Total Freight, bundling sea and inland legs under a single €/tonne price to shield.
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Fire on Cruise Ship Amadea: 320 Evacuated in 10 Minutes
A fire in a linen-storage compartment forced the evacuation of 320 passengers from the Bahamas-flagged Amadea in Rønne.
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Why Ships Keep Losing Cargo in Calm Seas—And How Forecasts Miss the Danger
Sofar Ocean analysis reveals wave period—not height—caused the Baltic Klipper to shed cargo off England in 2025.
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Why the crew of 2035 will need digital judgement more than coding
A survey of 300 seafarers reveals half already experiment with AI, but trust and data literacy remain critical hurdles.
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Shipping’s 20-year bets in a six-month world: leaders clash at Splash
Top executives to debate capital allocation, resilience and decision-making.
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NTSB’s 12 Hard Lessons From Dali, Titan and Costa D’Avorio
The US agency’s 2025 report exposes recurring failures in maintenance, fires and emergency response.
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NTSB’s 2025 Report Reveals Deadly Gaps in Maritime Safety
49 marine casualties analysed, including the Dali bridge collapse and Titan submersible implosion.
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129 Missing After Indonesia Ferry Capsizes in Minutes
Six confirmed dead as search continues for 129 missing after the Virgo Transport 8 overturned in the Java Sea.
