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 Freight Rates on Asia–US Routes Near Pandemic-Era Peaks
Container freight rates on the transpacific trade continue to rise ahead of Golden Week, while capacity management, port disruptions and geopolitical tensions are adding further pressure to the market.
Maritime Tensions: Iran Attacks Vessel in Hormuz as Italy Prepares Independent Red Sea Escort Plan
Iran’s IRGC says it attacked an oil products tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while Italy is preparing an independent escort plan for commercial vessels linked to the country transiting the Red Sea.
Trans-Pacific Trade: The Exodus of Non-Alliance Carriers
The latest report from Sea-Intelligence indicates that non-alliance carriers are rapidly retreating from the Asia-North America West Coast corridor, dragging the share of non-alliance capacity to its lowest level in a decade.
The North European Port Paradox: When Opting for 'Mega-Ports' No Longer Guarantees Schedule Reliability
The latest report from Sea-Intelligence highlights a concerning reality in North Europe: Mega transshipment hubs like Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Hamburg are experiencing a severe decline in schedule reliability, forcing shippers to rethink their routing strategies.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 18/2026 | 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 18 (from Apr 27 - May 03), 2026.
Adani Ports: Profits Surge Amid Early Warnings of a 2027 Slowdown
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) — India's leading private port operator — has just reported a 20% growth in core profit for the recent quarter. However, the conglomerate also issued a warning regarding a growth deceleration in fiscal year 2027 due to the impacts of US tariff policies and the conflict in Iran.
Fuel Price Shock from Iran Tensions: Major Air Cargo Carriers Trigger Surcharges
Geopolitical conflicts in Iran and the fallout from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are driving aviation fuel prices to record highs. To cope with the wave of cost volatility, a host of industry giants—including United Cargo, Air Canada Cargo, and Cathay Cargo—have been forced to trigger and adjust emergency surcharges.
FMC Chair Pushes Alternatives to IMO's Net Zero Framework, Resolutely Blocking a 'Global Carbon Tax'
US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chair Laura DiBella has made strategic interventions at the IMO's MEPC 84 session, seeking alternatives to the Net Zero Framework (NZF)—a proposal widely viewed as imposing a "global carbon tax" on shipping.
Two Months of Hormuz Closure: A Mixed Picture for the Liquid Bulk Market
Two months after the conflict erupted at the Strait of Hormuz, the global liquid bulk shipping market is witnessing a stark divergence, with freight rates for VLGCs and Product Tankers surging while VLCCs stall.
China Launches World's Largest Electric Container Ship: A Decarbonization Milestone for the Maritime Industry
Marking a historic milestone in maritime decarbonization efforts, China has officially commenced commercial operations of its 10,000-ton-class pure electric smart container ship, setting a new standard for zero-emission operations along critical coastal routes.
Hapag-Lloyd Implements New Emergency Surcharge on Southern Europe Feeder Routes Amid Cost Pressures
Ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has officially announced the implementation of an Emergency Operations Charge (EOO/EOD) for feeder services across Southern Europe and adjacent regions due to mounting fuel cost pressures.
UNCTAD and Singapore Partner to Drive Sustainable Maritime Transition
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have established a strategic partnership to accelerate decarbonization and enhance the resilience of the global maritime supply chain.
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