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.
Air freight market expects an exciting peak season to come
Air cargo market - from Asia to worldwide - is forecasted and expected to be very active in August.
Container freight rates increased by 346% within a year
Container freight rates are continuing to rise to record levels due to continuous disruptions in global supply chains.
CULines launches new services to Southeast Asia and Brazil
CULines - a Chinese container shipping company - will expand three new services to Southeast Asia and Brazil in July.
The schedule reliability of the world's shipping vessels is quite poor - Sea-Intelligence
According to the latest report by Sea-Intelligence, the reliability of shipping schedules worldwide is quite poor, as some ports and regions have been severely affected by port congestion.
Shippers have paid ridiculous fees, but their shipments are still being rolled and carriers want to collect more
Although the massively increased rates include a premium fee, to ensure that container equipment and space are available, some shippers complain that their cargo was still rolled.
Congestion at US West Coast ports will get worse before it improves
Congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on the US West Coast is expected to worsen in the coming months as imports increase rapidly.
Yantian Port is back to normal, but container backlog will take weeks to clear
Yantian International Container Terminal (YICT) said it would return to normal operations on June 24, after weeks of disruption due to the Covid-19 outbreak among people coming to work at the port.
DSV Panalpina becomes world's largest forwarder after acquiring Agility
When the takeover of Agility GIL is completed, DSV Panalpina will become the world's largest freight forwarder by air freight and sea freight revenue, according to new analysis from Transport Intelligence ( Ti).
Container shortages in Chinese ports worsen as more vessels skip
Empty container shortages at China's southern ports continue to worsen as carriers skip shipments due to a wave of Covid-19 outbreaks in Guangzhou province.
Home Depot charters container ships to solve supply chain bottlenecks
As congestion, container shipping shortages continue to worsen, and freight rates soar, US retailer Home Depot has taken the bold step of chartering its own container ship.
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