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.
Container shipping lines divert fleets to Middle East and India routes
Services related to the Middle East and India added the most capacity to 320,600 TEUs (+11% increase) in 2022.
Russian railway companies struggle with volume drop due to sanctions
The Russian container market fell 15.8% year-on-year, import volume fell 12%, to 2.1 million TEU, while export volume plummeted 25%, to 1.5 million TEU due to sanctions.
Drewry Container Index slips below $2,000 per FEU
Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) has dipped below $2,000/feu from a peak of $10,377 in 2021.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 6/2023
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 6/2023.
Maersk profits $30.9 billion in 2022, expects to drop at least 84% in 2023
AP Moller – Maersk reports best-ever profit of $30.9 billion for 2022, but is expected to earn less than a fifth of that figure in 2023 as the container shipping market declines.
Hapag-Lloyd announces general rate increase from Asia to Latin America
Hapag-Lloyd will implement a General Rate Increase for cargo transportation from Asia, excluding Japan, to destinations in Latin America, effective from February 21st, 2023.
DSV to grow gross profit 33% in 2022 after merging Agility GIL
DSV's revenue grew over 20% to US$ 35 billion, gross profit increased 33% to $7.6 billion, and exceptional profit before interest and tax (EBIT) before exceptional items almost doubled to nearly US$ 4 billion.
Excess capacity could cause a new price war among container lines, warns Evergreen chairman
With a large number of newly delivered large container ships starting this year, if consumption does not keep pace with the growth of supply, container shipping companies could revert to a price war like pre-pandemic.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 5/2023
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 5/2023.
World containership demolition volume falls to 17-year low in 2022
Only six dedicated container ships with a total capacity of 10,904 TEUs were sold to recyclers in 2022, the lowest level in 17 years since 2005.
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