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.
FMC seeks to prevent unreasonable booking refusals from container shipping lines
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is proposing a rule to prevent ocean carriers from locking out customers from the carriers’ available vessel space.
Water in the Panama Canal overflows on the westbound lane of Gatun Locks
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) said the canal's technical team was involved and two hours later, traffic was fully restored.
Workers at the port of Felixstowe announce a new strike action
The previous Unite Union negotiations have failed, a new eight-day strike action will be started at 07:00 on Tuesday 27 September and ending at 06:59 on Wednesday 5 October.
Shanghai and Ningbo Ports prepare for typhoon Muifa
Typhoon Muifa is forecast to hit the Chinese port of Shanghai and Ningbo, on September 14, likely to be another blow to Shanghai's logistics market after the March-to-June lockdown.
Spot container freight rate index down 10% in a week
The Shanghai Container Freight Index (SCFI) is down 10% from the previous week and down nearly 19% in the past 14 days.
Forecasting an excess of 4.3 million TEUs of empty containers in North America by 2023
Sea-Intelligence warns of an increasing risk of an empty container surplus, with the number of excess containers in North America to be forecasted at 4.3 million TEUs next year.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 36/2022
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 36/2022.
Connection between shippers and logistics service providers to get closer
Logistics in Vietnam is developing strongly, but the connection in the logistics market is still fragmented.
Global container shipping industry profits hit a record $63.7 billion in Q2-2022
Profits of the global container shipping industry continued to increase to a record in the second quarter of 2022, estimated at $63.7 billion, according to Blue Alpha Capital.
Container ship charter market 'cools down'
The New Contex charter index in Hamburg fell 3.2% last week, falling below 3,000 points for the first time since January with 1,100 and 1,700 TEU vessels suffering the most.
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