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.
Spot container freight rates end a 43-week series of declines
The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) finally turned green in its first report of 2023, ending at $2,135, recording a 0.7% gain, after overcoming a slump decrease since February 2022.
Asia-North America ocean freight rates return to 2019 levels
Container freight rates from Asia to North America West Coast have been back to 2019 levels for about a month now, and Asia to North America East Coast rates are only 12% higher than in December 2019 due to increased demand. demand and congestion is reduced.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 52/2022
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 52/2022.
Spot container shipping rates drop to near pre-pandemic levels
The opportunistic benefits from the market during the Covid pandemic for container shipping lines have disappeared, spot freight rates have plummeted to near pre-pandemic levels.
Xeneta customers abandon long-term contracts
When surveyed, all Xeneta customers said they would not continue with their current long-term freight contracts, and said this is a favorable time for buyers in the freight market, especially on Asia–US, Asia–Europe, Europe–US services.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 51/2022
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 51/2022.
Sea-Intelligence: Container shipping capacity remains high in Lunar New Year 2023
Sea-Intelligence is concerned that, although demand is declining, container shipping capacity deployed during the Lunar New Year 2023 is expected to be higher than 2021 when demand was high.
MSC Group completes acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics
MSC Group announces that its wholly owned subsidiary SAS Shipping Agencies Services has completed its acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics and the transaction has been approved by all applicable regulatory authorities.
Container volume at major Chinese ports up 4.7% in mid-November
Container volume at China's eight major ports increased by 4.7% in mid-November year-on-year.
Deutsche Bahn prepares to sell subsidiary DB Schenker
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is preparing to sell its freight forwarding subsidiary DB Schenker to focus on its core rail business. In the first half of 2022, DB Schenker generated €1.2 billion in operating profit, the best mid-year result in the company's 150-year history.
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