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 Freight Rates on Asia–US Routes Near Pandemic-Era Peaks
Container freight rates on the transpacific trade continue to rise ahead of Golden Week, while capacity management, port disruptions and geopolitical tensions are adding further pressure to the market.
Maritime Tensions: Iran Attacks Vessel in Hormuz as Italy Prepares Independent Red Sea Escort Plan
Iran’s IRGC says it attacked an oil products tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while Italy is preparing an independent escort plan for commercial vessels linked to the country transiting the Red Sea.
Maersk: Iran War is Adding $500 Million in Costs per Month - And Customers Will Have to Shoulder a Portion
Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc—whose shipping line transports 14% of global containerized freight—warned that the war in the Middle East is driving up costs by an additional $500 million per month, while expressing deep concern over the risk of consumer demand destruction rippling across the entire supply chain.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 19/2026 | 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 19 (from May 04 - May 10), 2026.
Hormuz Traffic in Freefall: Iran Tightens Its Grip as the World Waits to See What 'Reopening' Really Means
Vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz have dropped by nearly half in just a matter of weeks, as Iran establishes a new regulatory body and imposes transit fees — raising a critical question: does Tehran's definition of an "open strait" actually match what the rest of the world expects?
Yang Ming Expands Far East - Latin America Service Network Through Agreements with HMM and ONE
Shipping line Yang Ming has officially deepened its penetration into the Latin American market through two strategic slot charter agreements with HMM and ONE, establishing a direct connection network from the Far East to both the East and West Coasts of South America.
Maersk Q1 2026: Solid Growth Despite Freight Rate Pressures and Geopolitical Instability
A.P. Moller - Maersk has released its Q1 2026 financial report, posting solid results driven by uniform volume growth across its three core business segments, alongside operational optimization efforts and strict cost discipline.
Shipping Lines Adrift in Uncertainty: When Will the Strait of Hormuz Truly Reopen?
More than two months since the outbreak of war with Iran, hundreds of commercial vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf with costs mounting by the day — while shipping lines continue to be swept up in a spiral of uncertainty around the geopolitical calculations surrounding the Strait of Hormuz that show no sign of resolution.
Asia-Europe Container Rates Ease Back, Transpacific Holds Its Gains
Freightos' weekly market update finds Asia-Europe container rates retreating to pre-war levels, while the transpacific continues its gradual upward trend — as U.S. military operations at the Strait of Hormuz escalate tensions and threaten ceasefire stability.
Global Schedule Reliability Hits Year-to-Date High in March 2026
The latest report from Sea-Intelligence shows that global schedule reliability in March 2026 rose to 62.2%, whilst outlining the performance landscape of new shipping alliances such as Gemini and Premier.
Two US Destroyers Enter the Persian Gulf, Washington Declares Absolute Control Over the Strait of Hormuz
Tensions are escalating in the Strait of Hormuz as the US Navy deploys two guided-missile destroyers into the Persian Gulf to break the Iranian blockade, while the global shipping industry continues to wait for clearer signals regarding the safety of this vital maritime artery.
Middle East Pressure: Maersk Shifts to Weekly Fuel Surcharge Mechanism in Three European Countries
Shipping line Maersk has officially implemented a weekly fuel surcharge adjustment mechanism in Portugal, Spain, and France to cope with escalating energy cost pressures stemming from the Middle East.
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