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.
Asia-Europe route: 27% of container vessel sailings canceled in first seven weeks of 2023
The three major shipping line alliances have planned to cancel 27% of sailings on the Asia-Europe main route in the first seven weeks of the year and this number could still increase following the Lunar New Year holiday.
MSC, CMA CGM, Evergreen and ZIM to have strongest growth in 2022
After increasing its fleet capacity by 411,000 TEUs (+10.7%) in 2021, MSC was once again the biggest expansion among major shipping lines last year, adding 321,500 TEUs (+ 7.5%), according to Alphaliner.
International air freight market - Forecasted to be gloomy in the first half of 2023
The international air freight market is forecasted to be gloomy in the first half of 2023, TAC Index's Outbound Shanghai air freight fell 9.2% from the previous week, down 37.9% year-on-year.
Maersk and MSC to end 2M Alliance in 2025
Maersk and MSC - the world's two largest container shipping lines - confirmed their agreement to terminate the 2M Alliance, effective from January 2025.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 4/2023
Phaata updates the international container shipping and logistics market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the Week of April 2023.
2023 Lunar New Year in China, the worry of shipping disruption more than 2022
According to a survey by Container Xchange, 73% of respondents said that the Chinese Lunar New Year will disrupt shipping compared to 66% in 2022. This contrasts with industry reports with a less impact.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 2/2023
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 2/2023.
Spot container freight rates stable but blanked sailings increased before Lunar New Year
While spot container freight rates have stopped falling in recent weeks, it is worrying when shipping lines cancel a large number of sailings on the Asia-US West Coast service ahead of the Lunar New Year
Inflation and recession top concerns for supply chains in 2023
A survey of supply chain business leaders found that inflation and recession are the main fears for companies as they head into 2023.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 1/2023
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 1/2023.
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