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13 posts tagged with “container-shipping”
Port Service Quality in 2026: Measure the Handoff, Not Just Vessel Time
Build a port handoff scorecard that measures container availability, holds, appointments, truck and rail dwell, free time, and event completeness.
CXTMS InsightsAugust 15, 2026 · 6 min read
New York-New Jersey Moved 503,016 Loaded TEUs: Measure Import Velocity Beyond Port Volume
Port volume shows how many containers crossed the quay. Import velocity shows how quickly usable freight reached the warehouse. Build a better gateway scorecard.
CXTMS InsightsAugust 10, 2026 · 6 min read
A $135 Million Washington Terminal Expansion Needs a Rail-to-Berth Capacity Model
Washington United Terminals is planning a major capacity increase, but importers should test berth, yard, gate, chassis, and rail performance before shifting volume.
CXTMS InsightsAugust 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Container Misrouting After the Iran Conflict: The New Economics of Equipment Repositioning
Hormuz disruption has displaced containers, tightened capacity, and raised ocean costs. Learn how forwarders can control equipment repositioning risk.
CXTMS InsightsJuly 25, 2026 · 6 min read
Ocean Carriers Are Layering Peak Season Surcharges Before Peak Season Arrives. Here's the Shipper Playbook.
Ocean carriers including MSC, CMA CGM, and Maersk announced June peak season surcharges of $500–$1,200/TEU for Asia-origin shipments. Here's what shippers need to do right now.
CXTMS InsightsJune 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Trans-Pacific Rates Are Rising Despite Soft Demand. Blank Sailings Are the Real Signal.
Trans-Pacific container rates are rising in a soft-demand market. The real signal for shippers is capacity management through blank sailings, not booking volume alone.
CXTMS InsightsMay 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Ocean Freight Contracts in 2026: Why the Rate Reset Is Happening Now and What Shippers Must Do
Ocean freight contracts in 2026 are facing a structural rate reset driven by vessel overcapacity and shifting demand. Here's what every shipper needs to know about renegotiation strategies, hybrid pricing, and FFA hedging.
CXTMS InsightsApril 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Empty Container Repositioning Crisis: How Equipment Imbalance Is Costing Shippers Billions
The global container imbalance is costing the shipping industry $15-20 billion annually. Learn what's driving empty container repositioning costs and how shippers can minimize equipment-related delays.
CXTMS InsightsApril 9, 2026 · 5 min read
The Hidden Regulatory Cost Layer in Ocean Freight: How ETS, IMO, and Security Surcharges Are Adding 15-20% to Base Container Rates in 2026
EU ETS, IMO carbon regulations, war risk surcharges, and environmental compliance fees are stacking to add 15-20% on top of base ocean freight rates in 2026. Learn how to separate regulatory cost exposure from base rate negotiations.
CXTMS InsightsApril 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Port of Long Beach Posts Surprise February Export Surge: Why 8.2% Growth Defies the Tariff Uncertainty Narrative
The Port of Long Beach handled 767,525 TEUs in February 2026 with exports surging 8.2% to 97,422 TEUs — even as imports flatlined. Here's what the overlooked export story means for shippers navigating tariff uncertainty.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 21, 2026 · 7 min read