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.
COSCO's 9-month net profit increased by 1,650% thanks to soaring volume and freight rates
COSCO Group, which includes Cosco Shipping Lines and Cosco Shipping Ports, reached 20.45 million TEU, up 8% year-on-year and achieved revenue of $33.24 billion, corresponding to a growth of 117, 5% during this period.
It can take 18 to 30 months for freight rates to drop back to normal - Sea-Intelligence
Sea-Intelligence analyzed the composite China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) to see how long it will take for freight rates to return to normal.
Container shipping lines increased huge profits in Q3
Container shipping lines made huge profits in the third quarter of 2021 as supply chain disruptions and port congestion remained unabated.
Container throughput at China's eight main ports fell 0.6 percent in late October year-on-year
Container throughput at China's 8 main ports decreased by 0.6% in late October compared to the same period in 2020.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 45/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 45/2021.
Courier services grow from e-commerce boom in Southeast Asia
Courier operators are ramping up their air freight and warehousing capacity to handle Southeast Asia's exploding e-commerce volumes.
New record: 81 container ships waiting outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
The number of container ships in long queues at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach (LA/LB) surpassed 80 for the first time.
CMA CGM acquires FMS terminal in Los Angeles for $2.3 billion
CMA CGM acquires Fenix Marine Services (FMS), which is one of the largest container terminals in Los Angeles and one of the most strategic gateways in the US.
CNC Line launches SGS service connecting Singapore and Vietnam
According to CNC Line, the competitive advantage of SGS service is direct transportation between Ho Chi Minh and Singapore, providing connection to the global shipping service network through the Singapore transit port.
Container freight rates on the transpacific route have fallen by 50% since September
Spot container freight rates fell sharply in October, with the price of shipping a 40-foot container from China to the Port of Los Angeles dropping from a high of $17,500 to $8,500, or down 51.4% compared to September 2021.
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