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.
ZIM stops its ZEX service on transpacific route
ZIM stops its eCommerce Xpress (ZEX) service at the end of March 2023; ZIM will no longer have any services calling in Los Angeles and will return to traditional markets in the Pacific Northwest and US East Coast.
Trade in old container ships for recycling around the world slows down
Many shipping lines are intending to pursue market share despite the adjustment in freight rates, continuing to charter container ships, causing high charter rates and slowing ship demolition plans.
CIMC sees significant decline in container demand in First-Half 2023
China International Marine Containers (CIMC) - the world's largest container manufacturer - predicts that demand for new containers will drop sharply and be only 20% compared with normal years.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 13/2023
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 13/2023.
MSC renames Bolloré Africa Logistics to Africa Global Logistics (AGL)
MSC completed the acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics in December 2022 and after three months decided to change its brand name to Africa Global Logistics (AGL).
Many container shipping lines sharply increase profit per TEU in 2022
The combined EBIT figures for the 12 carriers that have announced their EBIT figures for the fiscal year 2022 are $95 billion, and adding these remaining carriers would raise this figure to an estimated $208 billion, according to Sea-Intelligence.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports achieves over 130 million TEUs in 2022
COSCO SHIPPING Ports has announced its business results for 2022, with a total throughput of 130,107,074 TEUs and a revenue increase of 19.3% to USD 1.4 billion.
ZIM warns to stop sailing on transpacific route if rates fall too low
Annual contracts are being negotiated between shippers and container shipping lines on the trans-Pacific shipping route. ZIM warns if rates are too low, the carrier will stop sailing.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 12/2023
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 12/2023.
OOCL: Container volume declined but profits increased strongly in 2022
Orient Overseas (International) Limited, the parent company of shipping line OOCL, has announced full-year business results for 2022, with revenue of 19.82 billion USD and profit before interest and tax (EBIT) of 10,089 billion USD.
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