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.
Container throughput at Shanghai port recovers nearing pre-lockdown levels
Shanghai Port restored average daily container throughput to 126,000 TEUs, or 95% of pre-lockdown levels.
Container spot rates are lower than long-term rates on the trans-Pacific route
Container spot freight rates from Asia to the US West Coast have fallen below long-term contract rates, prompting many shippers to start reviewing their contracts with shipping lines.
Profit of shipping lines reached 43.9 billion USD in Q1-2022
This level of profit is not only higher than the total profit of the first quarter of the previous 12 years, but also higher than the profit of the third quarter of 2021. international container transfer valve
International shipping and logistics market - Week 25/2022
International logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 25/2022.
Number of containers lost at sea increases by 400% in the period of 2020 - 2021
The number of lost containers on board in the period 2020-2021 was increased four times compared to the previous two years.
More Chinese carriers added to the Top 50 liner ranking
There have been a lot of changes in the Top 50 shipping lines ranking since the Covid-19 pandemic appeared, not only in the No. 1 position that MSC has replaced Maersk, but also many more Chinese shipping lines have been entered this ranking.
Shifl predicts freight rates to the US may decrease further
According to Shifl, shipping rates could fall further as US retailers currently have a surplus of goods coming from China.
Port of Savannah sets all-time trade record with a throughput of nearly 520,000 TEUs in May
The Port of Savannah set a new record with an all-time high container throughput of 519,390 TEU in May, breaking the previous record of 504,350 TEU set in October 2021.
PIL launches new service connecting China-Thailand-Vietnam (CTV)
This new service, called "China Thailand Vietnam Service" (CTV), will start on June 29, 2022 from Tianjin Xingang, China.
HMM, SM Line and Pan Ocean launch first service under K-Alliance
Shipping lines including HMM, SM Line and Pan Ocean started to deploy the first service under the K-Alliance, connecting Korea, Vietnam and Thailand.
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