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.
Warning about upcoming container freight rate war
Container shipping could lead to a protracted freight rate war as shipping lines grapple with falling demand and surging supply.
Alphaliner forecasts sharp drop in carriers' profits in fourth quarter
According to the latest Alphaliner report, after achieving record high profits in the past few quarters, container shipping lines are headed for a sharp decline in profits in the fourth quarter.
Wan Hai chairman optimistic that the freight market will recover
Wan Hai Lines Chairman Chen Po-ting forecasts the market will remain bleak in the fourth quarter but optimistic next year, as the global economy may recover in the second quarter of 2023.
Spot container freight rates on Asia-Europe routes continue to plunge
According to Drewry's data, container spot freight rates from Shanghai - Rotterdam fell sharply by 18%, to $2,192/FEU, down $495 in the past week.
Container volumes continue to increase strongly at North American East Coast ports
Container volumes at ports on the North American East Coast began to increase sharply in the third quarter of 2022, in stark contrast to North American West Coast ports.
Despite decreased in volume, COSCO's revenue still grew by 37% in the first 9 months
During the first nine months of 2022, COSCO's volumes fell to 18.5 million TEU from 20.4 million TEU the previous year, but revenue increased 37% year-on-year to $44.46 billion and net profit increased 48% to $16.2 billion.
Container volume to the US dropped sharply by 9.4% in October
The volume of cargo containers imported into the US dropped sharply by 9.4% in October 2022, calculated across the 10 largest US container ports.
Container throughput at the port of Valencia affected by international geopolitical and economic uncertainty
In the first 10 months of the year, container throughput at the port of Valencia was 4,336,957 TEUs, down 7.7% year-on-year. Similarly, container throughput at the other top three European ports, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Hamburg also declined.
Drewry's Composite World Container Index down 7% for the week of 46/2022
The Drewry Composite World Container Index (WCI) was down 7% this week, its 38th straight week of decline, and down 72% from the same week last year.
2M Alliance announces service changes on Transpacific route
The world's largest container shipping alliance, 2M Alliance, has announced the suspension of TP23/Liberty service and the addition of the port of Charleston to the TP17/America service.
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