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.
Global supply chain bottlenecks due to lack of containers still remain
According to the economic survey released by the Finance Minister of India for the period 2021-22, global supply chain congestion due to lack of containers will remain for the foreseeable future.
ZIM expands cooperation agreement with 2M Alliance
ZIM Lines expands comprehensive cooperation agreement with 2M Alliance (including Maersk and MSC) on Asia - US East Coast and Asia - US Gulf shipping routes.
Cosco Shipping Ports and Port of Zeebrugge signed a 15-year extension contract
Cosco Shipping Ports (CSP) and Port of Zeebrugge signed an extension of the concession agreement to operate CSP Zeeburgge Port for another 15 years until 2055.
MSC upgrades its Seahorse service
MSC will enhance the connectivity of its Seahorse service in the intra-Asia network with a direct call to Subic port in the Philippines.
Container shipping lines' profit forecast can reach 200 billion USD in 2022: Drewry
Although demand growth is slowing, Drewry has raised projected profits for container lines in 2021 to $190 billion and even higher in 2022.
Port of Los Angeles achieves a new record for container handling volume in 2021
The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) has set a new record for container throughput, with handling capacity reaching 10.7 million TEUs in 2021, up 13% from the previous year's record.
Container freight rates for Asia-US West Coast routes spike before Lunar New Year
Container spot rates from Asia to the US West Coast spiked sharply last week, ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday on February 1.
PSA Group sets a record of container throughput in 2021
Despite the many barriers posed by the global pandemic, PSA Port Group set a record handling 91.5 million TEUs globally in 2021.
International container freight rates in 2022 'will be higher than ever before'
According to Xeneta's head of analytics, Peter Sand, in 2022, container shipping costs will be higher than ever before, even if spot rates drop slightly.
Ocean Alliance announces upgrade of its global shipping service network
The Ocean Alliance - includes shipping lines CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL and Evergreen - has announced a new global shipping service network "DAY6 Product", which will launch in April with 42 services.
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