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.
CMA CGM decided to stop increasing all spot container freight rates
As freight rates have risen to sky-high levels and to support customers, CMA CGM has taken the decision to suspend spot freight rate increases immediately until February 1, 2022.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 36/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 36/2021.
Evergreen orders 24 new container ships
Evergreen Marine Corporation has ordered 24 container ships with Chinese shipbuilder CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
Empty containers seriously congested at US West Coast ports when congestion is at a record level
CAx data reveals 60% increase in the inbound outbound ratio at the ports of US West Coast, surpassing the pre-covid levels, indicating that there is excessive stress on the ports.
No signs of improving port congestion in the US, fearing that it will last until the end of 2022
With the rapid increase in consumer and industrial demand, the volume of imported goods of this country increased exponentially. US ports are currently facing their worst congestion ever.
Chittagong port's container handling volumes skyrocketed
The port of Chittagong's container handling activity increased sharply in August compared to July as global trade recovered.
Shippers face difficulties while container shipping lines' profits skyrocket
Importers and exporters are facing a deadlocked container shipping market as shipping capacity has not kept pace with demand and escalation of freight rates are beyond the reach of many SMEs.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 35/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 35/2021.
Shanghai Port records 127.1% jump in first half profit
Shanghai International Port (SIPG) reported a net profit of CNY 8.7 billion in the first half of 2021, up 127.1 percent year-on-year.
CMA CGM announces Q2 financial report with strong increase in revenue and profit
CMA CGM's Q2 revenue reached $12.4 billion, recording a strong increase of 77.2% over the same period in 2020, when international trade was slowed down due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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