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.
Container shipping is forecasted to return to normal by the end of 2022
According to analysts Sea-Intelligence, about 12.5% of global container shipping capacity is delayed, it may take until the end of 2022 to return to normal.
Container spot rates fell slightly, while long-term rates continued to increase
In the last week, container spot freight rates have decreased slightly, however, long-term freight rates have increased by more than 90% compared to the same period last year.
Maersk sells its container manufacturer to CIMC for $987.3 million
Maersk sells its world-leading reefer container company to China's China International Marine Containers (CIMC) in a deal worth $987.3 million.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 39/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 39/2021.
CMA CGM ordered two B777 freighters to expand in air cargo
CMA CGM is developing the air freight segment with an order for two new Boeing 777 freighters.
Reliability of container sailing schedules is at a record low, only 33.6%
According to analysts Sea-Intelligence, the reliability of container shipping schedule in August dropped to 33.6%. This is the lowest level in the past 10 years that the analyst has tracked the reliability of container shipping lines.
Costco charters three container ships to transport cargoes themselves
Costco revealed it has chartered three ships and chartered thousands of containers to move about 20% of its Asian imports over the next 12 months. Vessels with a tonnage of 800 to 1,000 TEUs.
Growing delays and congestion at ports in the US and Asia
The number of container ships in long queues at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach eased last weekend, however, congestion is increasing at other US and Asian ports.
LCL market developed effectively due to record high container freight rates
In the past, NVOCCs and LCL forwarders sometimes needed only half a container full. However, with rates now hitting all-time records, those days are over.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 38/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 38/2021.
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