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.
Sea-Intelligence: No sign of capacity reduction during Golden Week in China
The Danish research and consulting company Sea-Intelligence has commented on the capacity that shipping lines have planned to deploy/withdraw in the 4 weeks of Golden Week from week 40 to week 43 on trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe shipping routes.
41 container ships waiting to dock at the port of Los Angeles / Long Beach, freight rates continue to increase
The number of container ships waiting at the ports of Los Angeles (LA) and Long Beach (LB) has reached 41 units and freight rates continue to rise.
Global shipping fleet value hits all-time high of $1.2 trillion
The value of the global shipping fleet is at an all-time high of $1.2 trillion, of which the value of the Greek-owned fleet has increased by more than 32% over the past three years and is now in at $132.58 billion, as reported by VesselsValue.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 34/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 34/2021.
COSCO accepts to pay the highest charter rates when hunting for container ships
Shipping lines MSC, CMA CGM, ZIM and COSCO competed in trying to reach the top shipowners with very high charter rates for 36 months.
Container shortages, port congestion and ship delays have pushed freight rates sky-high
According to online trading platform Container xChange, the shutdown of Yantian port in southern China in June caused container freight rates to skyrocket by 180%.
Ningbo Meishan terminal re-opens after two-weeks shutdown
Container vessels have resumed docking at Meishan port in Ningbo, China after being suspended for two weeks to combat the epidemic, adding to optimism that all operations at Ningbo port will be restored.
Asian container shipping lines have a sudden increase in profits in the H1 of the year
Asian container shipping lines, exploiting global or regional markets, have enjoyed huge profit increases when freight rates are high due to port congestion and supply chain disruptions.
Potential new services on the Asia-North America West Coast route
Following the volume decline of many services on the Asia-North America West Coast route due to the pandemic, there has been a return of growth on the route. As of August 2020, only 39 shipping services are offered weekly, which has increased to 53 from August 2021.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 33/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 33/2021.
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