Samudera Shipping Line (SSL) is looking to expand its feeder network in Asia, as higher volumes and limited shipping capacity create more opportunities for niche operators.

State-run ocean carrier Shipping Corp. of India is ready to start a new service with Swiss carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. between the Indian Subcontinent and the Mediterranean.

Matson Navigation will add a second string of vessels to its China-Long Beach service, bringing new capacity to resurgent trans-Pacific trade lanes.

Mediterranean Shipping Co. will impose a peak season surcharge on all shipments from the Far East to the U.S. East and West Coasts effective Aug. 15. 

Hapag-Lloyd will apply a general rate increase on all cargo moving on its services from the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East to South America East Coast.

The Caribbean Shipowners Association said its member carriers will introduce a rate increase in September and a peak season surcharge from October through December.