ocean freight
85 posts tagged with “ocean freight”
U.S.-Bound Imports Have Fallen for Seven Straight Months. That’s a Demand Signal, Not a Blip.
U.S.-bound containerized imports fell to 2.46 million TEU in March 2026, the seventh straight year-over-year decline, signaling softer replenishment demand, cautious inventory behavior, and continued landed-cost pressure.
CXTMS InsightsApril 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Port of LA and Long Beach Closed Q1 Strong. The Outlook Still Looks Nervous.
Southern California port volumes held up better than many expected in Q1 2026, but tariff risk, frontloading behavior, and uneven import demand still make the rest of the year look fragile.
CXTMS InsightsApril 19, 2026 · 6 min read
A $4 Million Panama Canal Line-Jump Fee Tells You Congestion Pricing Has Gone Completely Ferocious
A reported $4 million Panama Canal auction payment shows how fast maritime congestion costs can blow up, and why importers need sharper routing, contract, and inventory plans.
CXTMS InsightsApril 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Ocean Freight Teams Need a Smarter Operating System, Not Just Better Rate Negotiations
In volatile trade lanes, ocean freight performance depends less on chasing one cheaper rate and more on structured planning, carrier diversification, KPI discipline, and exception-ready execution.
CXTMS InsightsApril 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Shipbuilding Subsidies Won’t Fix Ocean Resilience Overnight, but the Debate Matters to Every Importer
Shipbuilding subsidies are back in the policy spotlight, but importers need a harder view of ocean resilience. Here is what the U.S. maritime push changes, what it does not, and where operators should focus now.
CXTMS InsightsApril 15, 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
The Q2 2026 Multimodal Freight Market Divergence: Why Trucking, Maritime, and Air Cargo Are Moving in Opposite Directions
Trucking capacity is tightening with tender rejections at 14%, ocean freight faces overcapacity with rates down 70% from peak, and air cargo demand surged 11.2% YoY. Here's how shippers can exploit Q2 2026's modal divergence.
CXTMS InsightsApril 2, 2026 · 7 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
Ocean Schedule Reliability Is the New Procurement KPI: How Dollar General and Ashley Furniture Use On-Time Performance to Optimize Inventory
Global ocean schedule reliability sits at just 62.4%. Learn how shippers like Dollar General and Ashley Furniture are treating carrier on-time performance as a procurement KPI to slash safety stock costs and optimize inventory.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 20, 2026 · 6 min read