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.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 31/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 31/2021.
Vietnam rail transport connects to Europe for the first time
The booming rail transport from China to Europe has extended connections to Vietnam. For the first time, the railway has a container train running directly from Vietnam to Europe since the end of July.
US FMC investigates eight container shipping lines for congestion surcharges
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched an “Expedited Inquiry” into the operations of eight container shipping lines in relation to “congestion or related surcharges”.
ONE forecasts a profit of 6 billion USD in the first 6 months of the year
Shipping line ONE (Ocean Network Express) recorded a profit of $2.56 billion for the first quarter and forecast an after-tax profit of $6 billion for the first six months of the year.
Maersk reports record business results for Q2 and expects Q3 to be even better
AP Moller Maersk reported unaudited revenue of $14.2 billion, earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization (EBITDA) of $5.1 billion and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of $4.1 billion in the second quarter of 2021, due to increased demand for shipping containers.
Container shipping rates continue to rise
Container freight rates continue to soar as the sector continues to face capacity declines, port congestion and supply chain disruptions.
Container shipping line alliances have a 5% cancellation rate
According to Drewry, 24 train cancellations between weeks 31 and 34 were announced out of a total of 496 scheduled trains, representing a cancellation rate of 5%.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 30/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 30/2021.
Ever Given vessel that ran aground in the Suez Canal has arrived in Rotterdam
Container ship Ever Given 20,388TEU, called at the port of Rotterdam at 05:15 (local time) on July 29, with a delay of nearly 4 months compared to the original schedule.
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