Latest News US importers face peak season capacity pinch to East Coast Shippers face new emergency fuel surcharges as bunker prices spike Heightened CBP security at US ports raises demurrage risks DSV narrows full-year forecast after solid first half Ocean carriers levy fees tied to Panama Canal draft limits More News ✕ More News & Analysis US importers face peak season capacity pinch to East Coast  Asia-East Coast spot rates remain elevated with capacity limitations on the trade lane and a second round of restrictions on Panama Canal transits. Shippers face new emergency fuel surcharges as bunker prices spike The prices of bunker fuel in Singapore have shot up in the two weeks since the US air strikes on Iran intensified, and ocean carriers aim to pass on the costs. Heightened CBP security at US ports raises demurrage risks Some in the trade community said that inspections at US seaports hasn't been this severe since the aftermath of 9/11.