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 Exports from Asia to Europe Surge in 2023
According to the Japan Maritime Center (JMC) using information from Container Trades Statistics (CTS), container exports from Asia to Europe reached 16.58 million TEUs in 2023.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 8/2024
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week 8/2024.
Air Freight Rates Drop After Lunar New Year
The latest data from TAC Index shows that the total air freight rate has decreased by 8.2% compared to last week and decreased by 21.2% compared to the same period last year.
Transpacific Container Demand Surges in Early 2024
According to Lynerlytica, westbound container volumes on the transpacific trade lane have surged by 16.9% in January 2024.
Port of Savannah Handles Nearly 430,000 TEUs in January 2024
The Port of Savannah handled a total of 428,000 TEUs in January 2024, a modest increase of 1.5% (or 6,300 containers) compared to the same period last year.
Container Leasing Rates Skyrocket Amid Equipment Repositioning Imbalances
Surging demand for containers on the US West Coast, coupled with imbalanced equipment repositioning, has led to a dramatic increase in container leasing rates.
Wan Hai and ONE jointly launch services connecting Asia to US West Coast
Wan Hai Lines and Ocean Network Express (ONE) cooperate to jointly deploy a service called AP1, connecting Asia with the US West Coast.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 7/2024
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week 7/2024.
Sea-Intelligence forecasts 16% increase in global TEU*Miles due to Red Sea crisis
According to Sea Intelligence, the global TEU*Mile increased by 16% as the Red Sea crisis required a corresponding 16% increase in capacity and service providers had to find ways to accommodate this spike.
HMM maintains profitability in Q4 2023.
South Korea's HMM container shipping line maintained profitability in the fourth quarter of 2023 despite pressure on the container shipping market.
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