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.
Shipping line ONE cooperates with WAVE BL to deploy electronic bill of lading (eBL)
ONE announced plans to expand its offering of Electronic Bills of Lading (eBL) with technology provider WAVE BL, with the goal of enhancing and accelerating digital commerce adoption across its entire supply chain.
Many shippers will restructure their supply chains and charter ocean capacity direct
While Amazon's deal to charter Amazon's containers from Dachan Bay to Houston is understood to be a one-off, it resembles similar arrangements by Home Depot, IKEA, and Walmart that charter direct shipping themselves.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 41/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 41/2021.
DHL's profits expected to continue growing
Preliminary results for the third quarter of Deutsche Post (DP) DHL show further gains in earnings before interest and tax (EBIT).
Congestion at Port of Felixstowe could affect $2.7 billion worth of UK imports
The UK port of Felixstowe is the latest to be affected by the congestion and could affect up to 2 billion GBP ($2.72 billion) worth of imported goods.
Shipping lines are targeting long-term contracts in the market
Container lines are looking to extend contracts and tie shippers to long-term deals of up to two years, three years or even four years as the market remains tense.
Profit forecast of container shipping lines is up to 150 billion USD in 2021 and possibly more next year
With supply chain disruptions still ongoing, consultants Drewry are now forecasting container shipping lines to make huge profits of $150 billion in 2021, and possibly more in 2022.
Goods imported into the US increase until early 2022, bottlenecks limit growth
The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts that retail imports will increase again in January and February 2022.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 40/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 40/2021.
Freight rates will begin to stabilize in mid-2022 - Aurelio Martínez, President of PAV
Speaking at the Mediterranean Ports and Shipping 2021 Conference, Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) President Aurelio Martínez said freight rates will return to normal in the second half of 2022 when international demand for containers slow down.
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