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.
New record with 79 container ships queued at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
The number of container ships waiting in San Pedro Bay to dock at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach rose to an all-time high of 79.
Number of lost containers on the ZIM Kingston ship increased to 106, the fire is under control
The number of containers reported lost from the ZIM Kingston has increased to more than 100, and officials say the fire is under control.
ZIM buys seven secondhand container ships for $320 million
ZIM shipping line has purchased seven container ships between 12 and 14 years old for $320 million since the beginning of October.
Yang Ming leases a container ship to Maersk Line for a year
Yang Ming Shipping has agreed to lease one of its container ships to Maersk Line for a year for nearly $63 million.
10 crew members have abandoned the Zim Kingston, firefighting efforts continue
10 crew members abandoned the Zim Kingston when it caught fire off Victoria, BC, Canada after losing several containers; Firefighting efforts are still ongoing.
ZIM Kingston vessel caught fire near Victoria, BC, Canada after losing many containers
The container ship ZIM Kingston caught fire after losing about 40 containers west of the US-Canada border; The ship is currently anchored in the Juan de Fuca Strait and the situation appears to be deteriorating.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 42/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 42/2021.
2M alliance reschedules European services due to port congestion problem
The 2M alliance, which includes shipping lines Maersk and MSC, has changed the schedules of some services in Europe, due to port congestion and supply chain issues.
Amazon, Ikea, Unilever... join the coZEV project - Cargo Owners for Zero-Emission Vessels
Amazon, Brooks Running, Frog Bikes, Ikea, Inditex, Michelin, Patagonia, Tchibo and Unilever are the first signatories of a new global project coZEV - Cargo Owners for Zero-Emission Vessels.
Port of Rotterdam to increase cargo volume by 15% as economy recovers
Cargo throughput at the Port of Rotterdam increased by 15% in the third quarter year-on-year as international trade continued to recover from the COVID-19 slump
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