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.
Port of Los Angeles achieves 688,000 TEU throughput in April
The Port of Los Angeles operated a total of 688,110 TEUs in April 2023, down 22% from the same period in April of the previous year. Port of Los Angeles
MSC container fleet reaches 5 million TEU capacity in May 2023
According to analyst Alphaliner, MSC will be the first container shipping line with a capacity of 5 million TEU by the end of this month.
COSCO builds second 700 TEU electric container ship
COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry (Yangzhou) has started construction of the second 700 TEU electric container ship with a tonnage of 10,000 DWT, a length of 119.8 m, a moulded beam of 23.6 m, a designed draught of 5.5 m, and two 900kW main propulsion motors.
Yang Ming's profit exceeded 110 million USD in the first quarter of 2023
Yang Ming reported Q1 revenue of $1.22 billion, net profit of $112 million, and earnings per share (EPS) of NT$0.97.
COSCO SHIPPING adjusted the long term schedule of AAC service from Hai Phong – Cai Mep to USWC
With the new rotation, it takes only 20 days to Long Beach and 27 days to Oakland from Cai Mep, and takes 22 days to Long Beach and 29 days to Oakland from Hai Phong.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 19/2023
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 19/2023.
Recession, Geopolitics and Costs: Top Supply Chain Concerns
The economic downturn in the US, geopolitical tensions and rising operating costs are the top concerns for supply chain professionals, according to a recent Container xChange survey.
Global Freight Monitor: Hoping for cargo demand recovery in the second half of the year
The freight rate hike since the end of April seems to be short-lived as demand has not yet increased significantly, however, consumption has recovered, suggesting hope for the expected recovery in cargo storage demand in the second half of this year, according to Global Freight Monitor.
OOCL launches AI chatbot to serve customers
OOCL (Orient Overseas Container Line) has launched a new Chinese-language AI chatbot on its customer platforms.
Drewry's Composite World Container Index down 2% in week 17
Drewry's Composite World Container Index fell 2% to $1,740.26 per 40ft container in week 17.
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