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.
Maersk Adjusts Fuel Surcharges for Inland Transport Services Across Multiple European Markets
Maersk will revise its fuel surcharges for inland and intermodal transport services across several European markets from July 20, 2026, in response to ongoing energy price volatility driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Hapag-Lloyd Announces US$1,000 GRI/GRA Increase on North America-Bound Shipments
Hapag-Lloyd will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI)/General Rate Adjustment (GRA) of US$1,000 per container for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan, and the Middle East to the United States and Canada, effective August 15, 2026.
OOCL Reports Nearly 20% Revenue Growth in Q2 2026, Driven by Strong Asia–U.S. Trade
OOCL reported container shipping revenue of US$2.54 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 19.8% year over year. The strong performance was primarily driven by robust demand on the Asia–U.S. trade lane.
Long Beach Port Handles 10.6% More Containers in June
The Port of Long Beach handled nearly 780,000 TEUs in June, up 10.6% year over year. Strong throughput in the first half of the year continues to support the port's long-term infrastructure investment plans aimed at achieving its 2050 development vision.
ZIM and MSC Add JAXPORT to ZCP-Amberjack Service, Strengthening Asia–U.S. East Coast Connectivity
ZIM and MSC have added the Port of Jacksonville (JAXPORT) to their ZCP-Amberjack container service, enhancing weekly connections between Asia and the U.S. East Coast while expanding transshipment access to Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean.
U.S. Reimposes Maritime Blockade on Iran as Tensions Escalate in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States has announced the reinstatement of a maritime blockade against Iran while pledging to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz following renewed military clashes. The escalating tensions have pushed oil prices sharply higher and intensified concerns over the resilience of the global energy supply chain.
CMA CGM Notre Dame Completes Maiden Port Call at Rotterdam
CMA CGM Notre Dame, the world's largest LNG-powered container ship with a capacity of 24,212 TEU, has completed its maiden call at the Port of Rotterdam and successfully carried out its first bio-LNG bunkering operation, marking another milestone in CMA CGM's strategy to advance low-emission shipping.
Container Ship Attack Deepens Maritime Security Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz
The attack on a 7,000-TEU container ship in the Strait of Hormuz has further escalated tensions between the United States and Iran, triggering retaliatory airstrikes and raising fresh concerns over maritime security along one of the world's most strategically important shipping lanes.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 28/2026 | 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 28 (from Jul 06 - Jul 12), 2026.
Toward Net Zero: Hapag-Lloyd Expands Shore Power Usage at the Port of Hamburg
Hapag-Lloyd has signed a strategic agreement with the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) to expand the use of shore power at the Port of Hamburg, supporting emissions reduction during port calls and advancing the company's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2045.
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