Transpac carriers planning 'unprecedented' boost to capacity

With eastbound container volumes on the transpacific continuing to surge through October and November, carriers are planning significant capacity increases on the tradelane, says Sea-Intelligence. According to the shipping consultancy, “the ...

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News / Tiaca backs adoption of dynamic load factors in air cargo – but IATA stays silent

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News / Importers angry as UK box ports buckle under 'abnormal demand'

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News / US trucking will remain volatile into 2021, but rates may have peaked

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News / Warning to air charterers: phantom freighter scams on the rise

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News / Ocean carriers still holding the upper hand with spot rates sky high

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