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.
Congestion begins to increase again at US West Coast ports
The number of ships moored in San Pedro Bay waiting to enter the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has begun to increase again.
Chittagong Port faces severe container congestion as Bangladesh goes into lockdown
The ongoing blockade in Bangladesh has started to take its toll on the shipping sector, especially at port container yards, creating severe congestion, and making it virtually impossible for importers to receive their cargo containers.
When will supply chain disruptions and exorbitant freight rates end?
Shippers and importers in the US are frustrated and eager to end the constant supply chain disruptions and freight rates that seem to have always gone higher every time they needed it.
Union Pacific restarts shipments from US West Coast to Chicago
Union Pacific (UP) - is resuming operations from the West Coast to Chicago, after starting to suspend rail shipments on July 18.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 29/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 29/2021.
Port of Los Angeles grows fast in container handling but the joy is not complete
The Port of Los Angeles on the US west coast reported a 27% increase in container throughput in June compared to the same period in 2020.
MSC warns of impacts of international multimodal transport on the West and East coasts in the US
Railroads in the United States have begun to reduce traffic for imported goods at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as well as New York as the US recorded a record increase in import volumes.
Port of Valencia increases container throughput by 11.65% in the first 6 months of 2021
The growth rate of shipping activity of the Port of Valencia shows a very positive trend compared to 2019 - the last year that has not been affected by the pandemic.
Ports in South Africa disrupted by violence
Ports at Durban and Richards Bay, and a rail connecting Durban with Gauteng province, where Johannesburg's harbor is located, have been disrupted by days of violence in South Africa.
Container throughput at Panama ports increased by 8.8% in the first 5 months of the year
According to statistics from the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), container cargo throughput at Panama's ports increased by 8.8% to 2.01 million TEU from January to May 2021 compared to same period last year.
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