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 Freight Rates on Asia–US Routes Near Pandemic-Era Peaks
Container freight rates on the transpacific trade continue to rise ahead of Golden Week, while capacity management, port disruptions and geopolitical tensions are adding further pressure to the market.
Maritime Tensions: Iran Attacks Vessel in Hormuz as Italy Prepares Independent Red Sea Escort Plan
Iran’s IRGC says it attacked an oil products tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while Italy is preparing an independent escort plan for commercial vessels linked to the country transiting the Red Sea.
Decoding Gemini’s Strategy: Reducing North Europe Capacity While Expanding Its Mediterranean Presence
The latest data from Sea-Intelligence indicates that Gemini Cooperation is actively reallocating vessel capacity, reducing its market share on the Transpacific and Asia–North Europe trades while strengthening its presence in the Mediterranean market.
U.S. Container Imports Declined 5.1% in April 2026
According to the latest Global Port Tracker report, containerized imports through major U.S. ports declined in April 2026. However, accelerated purchasing activity ahead of potential tariff increases could support a rebound in import volumes during May and June.
Hapag-Lloyd Introduces Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Shipments to Australia
Hapag-Lloyd will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of USD 500 per TEU for cargo moving from the Far East, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, and the Red Sea region to Australia, effective from mid-July 2026. Hapag-Lloyd Introduces Peak Season Surcharge for Australian-Bound Cargo
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 23/2026 | 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 23 (from Jun 1 - Jun 7), 2026.
CMA CGM Hikes FAK Rates from the Indian Subcontinent to Latin America, Europe, and North Africa
Reflecting persistent global freight pricing pressures, CMA CGM has officially announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from the Indian Subcontinent to multiple key destinations, set to take effect in mid-June 2026.
Q1 2026 Report: North American East Coast Ports Gain Market Share Despite Throughput Decline
The North American East Coast (NAEC) port cluster recorded a slight decline in container throughput during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. Nevertheless, the region continued to strengthen its competitive position by expanding its market share relative to the U.S. West Coast. At the same time, performance disparities among ports within the region became increasingly evident.
Container Freight Rates on Asia–U.S. Trades Surge as Importers Rush Shipments Ahead of New Tariff Measures
Container freight rates from Asia to the United States have surged sharply, with some routes rising by more than 30% in just one week, as importers accelerate shipments ahead of the potential implementation of new U.S. tariffs. Port congestion, risks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, and ongoing supply chain disruptions continue to add upward pressure to the market.
MSC Restores Transpacific Pearl Service on the Asia–North America Trade Lane
MSC will reinstate its Transpacific Pearl service this month using vessels with an average capacity of approximately 6,200 TEUs, strengthening direct connectivity between China and the U.S. West Coast amid signs of recovering demand on the Asia–North America trade lane.
Hapag-Lloyd Discontinues CCM Service Connecting Mexico and Central America from July 2026
Hapag-Lloyd has announced that it will discontinue its CCM service connecting Mexico and Central America from July 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to optimize its shipping network across the Latin American region.
COSCO Orders Four LNG Carriers Worth USD 953 Million to Expand LNG Fleet
COSCO Shipping Energy has placed an order for four 175,000-cubic-meter LNG carriers worth approximately USD 953 million at Jiangnan Shipyard, as part of its strategy to expand its LNG fleet and capitalize on growing global demand for liquefied natural gas transportation.
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