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.
Red Sea crisis affects old ship recycling market
The crisis in the Middle East and the decision by many shipowners to reroute ships around the Cape of Good Hope is consolidating the market and keeping freight rates skyrocketing, which is affecting the market for recycling old ships.
Yang Ming refrains from chartering additional vessels amid the Red Sea crisis
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation will not follow other industry players in chartering additional container vessels to capitalize on the Red Sea crisis.
Increased Container Ship Transits through Panama Canal
In December, while overall transit trends of the Panama Canal decreased by 42%, the container shipping sector witnessed an increase in transit numbers, with container vessels rising from 5% to 30.6% compared to October.
Maersk Names First Large Methanol-Powered Container Ship
Maersk has christened its first large methanol-powered container vessel at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 04/2024
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 04/2024.
Over 200,000 Containers Bound for Piraeus Port Delayed Due to Red Sea Crisis
According to Yannis Chatzitheodosiou, President of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, cargo destined for the port of Piraeus is experiencing delays of up to 20 days, with over 200,000 containers yet to arrive at the port due to the situation in the Red Sea.
THE Alliance suspends AR1 service due to crisis in the Red Sea
THE Alliance, which includes shipping lines Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming and HMM, has announced the suspension of AR1 service from Asia to the Red Sea.
HMM Names First in Series of 13,000 TEU Container Ships
HMM has named the first container ship in a series of 12 new vessels with a capacity of 13,000 TEU.
Container freight rates increased slowly as Lunar New Year approaches
Container rates are expected to stabilize before Lunar New Year as the initial shock of the Red Sea crisis passes and new ships are deployed to meet the challenge of maintaining weekly services.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 03/2024
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 03/2024.
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