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.
Ocean freight: Good news and bad news
Spot freight rates for container shipping from Asia to the US surged last week, however, spot rates on the transatlantic route have dropped again, with an average freight rate of $1,500/40ft.
Transpacific container freight rates increase due to strike at Canadian ports
Trans-Pacific container freight rates are on the rise again due to increased congestion on the US West Coast along with many shipping lines blanked sailings as demand declines.
SM Line is planning to acquire HMM for 3 billion USD
Korea's 4th largest shipping line - SM Line - has confirmed that it is planning to buy HMM, if this largest Korean carrier is officially for sale.
Forecast of the container shipping market in the second half of 2023
The drop in spot container freight rates has largely stopped in the first half of 2023, but will contract prices continue to be impacted in the second half of the year and is the handover of new-build ships a concern?
Port of Rotterdam reduces container volume and profit in the first half of 2023
The Port of Rotterdam saw a drop in container volume in the first half of 2023, with throughput reaching 6.7 million TEUs, down 8.1 percent year-on-year.
Cosco Shipping and Changan Auto signs agreement to develop the automotive supply chain
Automotive shipping sector in China continues to grow, with Cosco Shipping Special Carriers and domestic automaker Changan Auto signing a cooperation agreement to jointly develop the automotive supply chain.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 29/2023
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 29/2023.
New building orders at Chinese shipyards up 68% in the first half of 2023
Chinese shipbuilders signed new building orders with 37.67 million dwt in the first half of 2023, up 67.7% year-on-year.
COSCO SHIPPING connects Europe and South America with new service ESE2
With the new weekly service ESE2 starting this September, COSCO SHIPPING connects Northern Europe and the Mediterranean with the East Coast of South America, including the fastest transit times of just 12 days between Algeciras, Spain and Santos, Brazil.
Global trade costs could increase by $800 billion by carbon tax
After the cargo segment, the shipping industry will be the next area affected by the carbon tax as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) plans to set a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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