MSC increases December 2026 FAK rates on Far East–Mediterranean and Black Sea trades
Effective December 1, 2026, MSC will increase its Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from the Far East to the Mediterranean, North Africa and Black Sea, with rates reaching as high as USD 8,200 per 40-foot container. Rates to Northern Europe will remain unchanged.
CMA CGM Announces New Peak Season Surcharges on Services from Asia to the Mediterranean and Mauritius
CMA CGM will introduce new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) from November 2026, reaching up to US$1,600 per 40-foot container on services to the Mediterranean and North Africa, alongside revised charges for shipments to Mauritius.
COSCO Shipping Energy Plans 24-Vessel VLCC Fleet Expansion
COSCO Shipping Energy has unveiled a major fleet expansion program comprising 24 Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), split between 10 direct newbuilding orders valued at $1.42 billion and 14 long-term bareboat charters, with deliveries scheduled across 2029–2030.
Evergreen's EVER EON Transits Suez Canal, Marking Return After Nearly Three Years of Disruption
Evergreen's 16,556-TEU container ship EVER EON transited the Suez Canal on November 8, 2026, marking the carrier's return to the key maritime route after nearly three years of disruption caused by the Red Sea crisis.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 45/2026 | Phaata
The international logistics marketplace platform Phaata provides an update on the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe, and more for Week 45 (from Nov 02 - Nov 08), 2026.
MSC Extends PRS and SCS Coverage to All Mediterranean and Black Sea Ports
MSC will extend the application of its PRS and SCS surcharges to cargo moving from Asia to the remaining ports across the Mediterranean and Black Sea, effective November 15, 2026, based on the proforma sailing date, until further notice.
Hapag-Lloyd Imposes US$400/TEU PSS on Cargo from Asia and Oceania to Tema
Hapag-Lloyd will apply a USD 400/TEU PSS to all container types from Asia and Oceania to Tema for cargo loaded from 6 November 2026.
Kuehne+Nagel Port Operations Update: Vessel Waiting Times in Ningbo and Shanghai Exceed Two Days
Kuehne+Nagel's port operations update for October 27–November 3, 2026, reports vessel waiting times of more than two days in Ningbo and Shanghai following typhoon-related disruptions, while yard utilization at Vung Tau remains elevated at 90–95%.
BIMCO Releases Contract Addendum Establishing Framework for Sharing Costs and Benefits of Fuel-Saving Retrofits
A new BIMCO contract addendum adopted in October 2026 establishes a standardized contractual mechanism enabling shipowners and charterers to equitably apportion capital expenditures and commercial gains arising from energy efficiency retrofits.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 44/2026 | Phaata
The international logistics marketplace platform Phaata provides an update on the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe, and more for Week 44 (from Oct 26 - Nov 01), 2026.
Hapag-Lloyd Implements $500/TEU Peak Season Surcharge on Asia and Oceania to South Africa Trades
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of USD 500 per TEU across all container equipment moving from Asia and Oceania to South Africa, effective November 3, 2026.
Over 35,000 Containers Await Rail Transport at the Los Angeles–Long Beach Port Complex
Nearly 35,700 import containers were stacked awaiting rail movement across the San Pedro Bay port complex on October 26, 2026, driven by sustained record throughput and a structural shortage of intermodal railcars. Looming strike action by port security guards threatens to place additional operational strain on marine terminals.
THE NORTHWEST SEAPORT ALLIANCE HIGHLIGHTS TRANSPACIFIC GATEWAY ADVANTAGES AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS AT NOVEMBER 4 EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE IN HO CHI MINH CITY
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM — The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), the marine cargo operating partnership of the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma, will convene senior supply chain executives, beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), and logistics leaders for an exclusive executive roundtable in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
WorldACD: Chargeable Weight Up 2%, Air Rates Rise 4% in Week 42
The latest market intelligence from WorldACD indicates that the global air cargo market sustained positive growth momentum in Week 42/2026, driven primarily by buoyant liftings out of the Asia-Pacific region.
Nationwide Trucking Strike in Mexico: Supply Chain Disruption Warnings Raised
An indefinite nationwide strike by Mexico’s road freight sector, launched on October 26 amid worsening security concerns, is threatening critical supply chains with severe disruption. The ripple effects on cross-border freight flows are being closely monitored.
Deployed Capacity on Asia–US and Asia–Europe Trades Hits Record Highs Over Golden Week 2026
According to Sea-Intelligence, vessel capacity deployed across the Transpacific and Asia–Europe corridors touched record highs during Golden Week 2026, with the Asia–US West Coast lane alone surging to 393,000 TEU per week.
Hapag-Lloyd Warns of Potential Transport Disruptions in Kenya Due to Heavy Rainfall
Hapag-Lloyd has warned that heavy rainfall and the risk of localized flooding in Kenya during the fourth quarter of 2026 could affect port operations and inland transportation. The carrier has advised customers to take precautionary measures to minimize delays and cargo damage.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 43/2026 | Phaata
The international logistics marketplace platform Phaata provides an update on the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe, and more for Week 43 (from Oct 19 - Oct 25), 2026.
Panama Canal: Transits Rise 4.1% and Revenue Increases 16.6% in Fiscal 2026
The Panama Canal recorded 13,951 vessel transits in fiscal 2026, up 4.1%, while revenue reached approximately US$6.6 billion, an increase of 16.6% year on year.
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