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 ship capacity deliveries reach new record of 1 million TEU in the first 4 months of 2024
A record was set as more than 1 million TEU of container ship capacity was delivered in the first four months of 2024, an increase of nearly 80% compared to the previous record.
Conflict in the Red Sea causes instability in freight rates in the market: Xeneta
According to new data from Xeneta, container shipping lines are having to weigh the risks and benefits in negotiating new contracts as the market remains affected by uncertainty in the Red Sea.
Scheduled reliability improved compared to start of Red Sea Crisis
Sea-Intelligence has published its latest Global Vessel Performance (GLP) report, which includes scheduled reliability data through March 2024.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 18/2024
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week 18/2024.
Evergreen and COSCO convert large ships from the Northern European route to Mediterranean
Evergreen and COSCO transferred a 20,000 TEU ship from the Northern Europe route to the Mediterranean to cope with the tense situation in the Red Sea and ensure cargo transport services.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 17/2024
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week 17/2024.
Freight Rates Could Further Decrease
The Red Sea crisis has pushed sea freight rates sharply higher recently, however, rates are currently showing a downward trend. Business Forum Magazine has conducted an exchange with Mr. Nguyen Hoai Chung, Founder and CEO of Phaata, regarding this trend.
HMM sees opportunities even though Hapag-Lloyd exiting THE Alliance
Mr. Kim Kyung-Bae, CEO of HMM shipping company, believes that Hapag-Lloyd leaving the transport alliance THE Alliance will be a great opportunity for HMM to continue to develop its scale.
Hapag-Lloyd aims to consolidate its position in the top 5 container lines
When setting out its 2030 strategy, Hapag-Lloyd Shipping Line plans to continue investing in its core business of container transportation as well as developing its port portfolio.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 16/2024
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week 16/2024.
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