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 Melbourne fell 18.4% container volumes in February
Total container volumes at the Port of Melbourne totaled 219,606 TEUs in February, down 18.4% year-on-year.
Globalization's Future: No signs of its end as of yet
A recent study published by DHL Express and New York University's Stern School of Business seems to suggest that globalization has yet to go against many people's expectations.
A.P.Moller – Maersk to divest Maersk Supply Service
A.P.Moller - Maersk has agreed to divest from Maersk Supply Service (MSS) with a transaction value of USD 685 million, equivalent to an EV/EBITDA coefficient of 27.4 times based on EBITDA for the whole year 2022.
Port of Los Angeles saw a sharp decline in container throughput in the first months of 2023
The Port of Los Angeles handled 487,846 TEUs in February, down 43% from the record peak reached in February 2022.
Cosco Shipping launches the South America route from Yangpu port
Cosco Shipping Holding has launched its new Far East-South America East service from Yangpu International Container Port in Hainan province to ports in South America.
Hapag-Lloyd opens a new service VIS directly connecting Ho Chi Minh and Port Kelang
This new Vietnam Indonesia Straits (VIS) service will take effect in April and will replace Hapag-Lloyd's VNF and SPL services.
No signal to cut capacity in the war on container freight rates
Container freight rates are still falling, while charter rates are flat, indicating that shipping operators are pursuing market share expansion, which will lead to a tariff war.
ZIM's profit drops 76% in Q4 2022
Israel's ZIM container shipping company is the latest to announce its 2022 results, further showing the sharp decline in freight rates and profits in the fourth quarter of 2022.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 10/2023
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 10/2023.
Shipping lines will use many tools to cut supply - Former chairman of Evergreen and Yang Ming
Bronson Hsieh, the former chairman of both Evergreen and Yang Ming, said on the latest episode of the "The Freight Buyers' Club" podcast that carriers "know how to arrange" supply cuts and will do everything in its power to “control redundant capacity”.
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