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.
Post-Covid demand boom for container shipping coming to an end
The post-Covid demand boom for container shipping appears to be coming to an end, with Drewry's global port throughput index standing at 141.1 points in April 2022, 1.5% lower than the same period last year.
Global trade surged, reaching a record $7.7 trillion in the first quarter of 2022
According to UNCTAD, the value of global trade in the first quarter of 2022 reached 7.7 trillion USD, an increase of approximately 1 trillion USD compared to the same period last year.
PIL shipping line joins the World Shipping Council
Pacific International Lines (PIL) - Singapore-based shipping line has joined the prestigious organization in the maritime industry, the World Shipping Council (WSC).
OOCL grows strongly in revenue but volume declines in the first half of 2022
In the first half of 2022, OOCL's total revenue recorded a growth of 61.0% but total production decreased by 7.4% year-on-year.
Many manufacturing companies move away 'Just-in-Time' model in supply chains
In recent times, many manufacturing companies have moved away "Just-in-Time" shipments in favor of securing the necessary inventory at local warehouses, called is "Just-in-Case".
Geodis completes Keppel acquisition to expand Asia Pacific market
Geodis has completed the acquisition of Keppel Logistics - a logistics company specializing in e-commerce - to expand its presence in the Asian market. Geodis completes Keppel acquisition to expand market in Asia Pacific
Container shipping lines blank sailings to cope with falling demand
According to the latest report from Project44, ocean carriers are using the strategy of canceling more sailings to respond to the drop in demand.
Swire Shipping completes acquisition of Westwood Shipping Lines
Swire Shipping confirms that the acquisition of Westwood Shipping Lines has been approved as required and has met its customary closure conditions.
International shipping and logistics market - Week 26/2022
International logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 26/2022.
COSCO SHIPPING launches combined rail-sea transportation service “Nanchang-Qinzhou-Vietnam
COSCO SHIPPING and JMC launch combined rail and sea freight service "Nanchang-Qinzhou-Vietnam" to help SMEs reduce costs, increase efficiency and improve market competitiveness.
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