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.
Hapag-Lloyd Excluded from HMM's Second Round of Bidding
Hapag-Lloyd did not advance to the second round of bidding for HMM, South Korea’s flagship carrier.
Cost-cutting success helps COSCO defy market pressures
COSCO Shipping Lines achieved a very strong business performance in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter after a very successful cost-cutting move, according to Alphaliner.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 35/2023
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 35/2023.
Global disruption can pave the way to improve supply chains in Africa
The diversification of the supply chain - starting from the conflict in US-China relations and becoming more urgent due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - has brought opportunities for Africa.
SM Group Abandons HMM Acquisition Ambitions
Parent company SM Group unexpectedly abandons its bid to acquire South Korean flagship container carrier HMM, despite prior interest and stake acquisition.
Is Hapag-Lloyd Well-Positioned to Make a Bid for HMM?
Amid a decline in profits and liquidity, Hapag-Lloyd emerges as a contender to bid for South Korean carrier HMM. Though its financials have taken a hit, the German company is exploring the possibility of acquiring HMM as part of its expansion strategy.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 34/2023
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 34/2023.
Container volume at Port of Oakland surges in July
Container cargo volume at the Port of Oakland in July increased to its highest level since October 2022.
OOCL's revenue falls 63% in second quarter
OOIL - the parent company that operates the OOCL shipping line - reported a 62.6% drop in Q2 2023 revenue compared to the same period last year.
Port of Houston reports record container volumes in July
The Port of Houston hit a record high container volume in July 2023 with a total volumes of 344,163 TEUs, up 5% year-on-year.
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