Hapag-Lloyd Steps Up Talks with Israel, Details Revised ZIM Proposal
Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI have provided further details of their revised proposal for the ZIM transaction, including an additional Asia service, investment in Israel’s maritime workforce and stronger protection mechanisms under the Golden Share.
IATA Calls for Stronger Controls on Dangerous Goods Across the Air Cargo Supply Chain
IATA is calling on stakeholders across the air cargo supply chain to adopt a multilayered approach to controlling undeclared or misdeclared dangerous goods, rather than relying primarily on security screening.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 39/2026 | 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 39 (from Sep 21 - Sep 27), 2026.
US Shippers Expand Port-to-Inland Connectivity to Diversify Supply Chain Risks
US shippers are strengthening connections between seaports and inland destinations to diversify supply chain risks, reduce trucking distances and make greater use of rail capacity.
Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI Submit Revised Proposal for ZIM Acquisition
Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI have submitted a revised proposal for the USD 4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM, adding provisions covering control rights, service routes, fleet, personnel and the maritime security of ZIM Israel.
China’s Airfreight E-commerce Volumes Fall 16% in August
Airfreight volumes of e-commerce goods from China fell 16% in August, with shipments to Europe dropping 40% after the EU introduced a EUR 3 customs duty on low-value goods.
Two More Oil Tankers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Risks Escalate
Two oil tankers were involved in incidents in the Strait of Hormuz on 21 September, with one vessel struck by an unidentified object, injuring two crew members slightly. JMIC maintains its threat assessment for the area at “Severe.”
Gemini shifts four services - AE5, AE11, AE12 and ME2 - to Suez routings
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are restructuring four Gemini services - AE5, AE11, AE12 and ME2; under the new routing, AE11 calls at Tanjung Pelepas before transiting the Suez Canal.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 38/2026 | 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 38 (from Sep 14 - Sep 20), 2026.
Container Freight Rates for China-Europe Exports Expected to Surpass $10,000
Freight forwarders in Europe are predicting that container freight rates for exports from Asia to Europe would exceed the milestone of $10,000/40ft in July 2024.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 23/2024
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week 23/2024.
Singapore reopens disused container terminals to ease port congestion
Closed container terminals in Singapore's city center have been temporarily reopened to ease the backlog of ships loading and unloading cargo at the world's second-largest port.
COSCO converts 4 ships of 16,000 TEU to use dual methanol fuel
COSCO Shipping Lines will convert 4 newly built container ships to use dual methanol fuel, bringing the company's total number of ships running on this fuel to 16.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 22/2024
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week 22/2024.
Rising consumption in China and US contributes to sharp increase in container freight rates
According to the US National Retail Federation, in March, import volume at major US container ports was at 1.93 million TEU, up nearly 19% over the same period last year.
Singapore port becomes new bottleneck in global supply chain
The world's second largest container port - Singapore - has experienced a spike in congestion, forcing carriers to extend charter contracts and build container fleets to prepare for the extended peak season.
Early peak season along with bad weather and port congestion cause container freight rates to spike unexpectedly
Spot container freight rates continue to increase sharply due to a combination of factors such as the Red Sea crisis, rising demand, along with bad weather causing congestion and delays at Chinese ports and concerns supply interruption.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 21/2024
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week 21/2024.
SITC launches new service from Ho Chi Minh to Japan
SITC shipping line in Ho Chi Minh has just announced the launch of a new service to Japan, in order to improve its service provision to better serve customer needs.
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