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.
CU Lines upgrades its Asia-Europe service
CU Lines has started to increase the frequency and capacity of its Asia-Europe service starting from June.
Container throughput at China's main ports up 15% in April
Container throughput at China's eight major ports rose 15% year-on-year at the end of April, with container exports up 17.5%, according to statistics from the China Seaports Association.
Soaring revenue brings record profits for HMM
HMM reported its highest-ever operating profit for Q1 2021 with strong increases in volumes and freight rates.
Evergreen's revenue up 35 percent in Q1
Evergreen's revenue was up 35% to TW$64.69 billion (US$2.27 billion), according to preliminary unaudited figures disclosed on 6 May.
Maersk forecasts that 2021 profits could double the target
Maersk forecasts that its full-year net profit could be twice as high as previous estimates, reaching between USD 9 billion and USD 11 billion.
Wan Hai launches new services to meet the Vietnamese market demand
Wan Hai opens CI8 transport service connecting South China, Vietnam and Western India and VTV2 service connecting Taiwan-Vietnam-Thailand weekly.
COSCO's Q1 profit was 26 times higher than the same period in 2020
COSCO Ship Holdings (CSH) announced its first quarter 2021 net profit increased 26 times to CNY 17.8 billion (USD 2.71 billion), due to the strong recovery of the container shipping industry.
MSC deploys global electronic bill of lading (eBL)
An electronic bill of lading (eBL) allows shippers and supply chain stakeholders to receive and transmit bill of lading documents electronically without any changes or interruptions to the bill of lading in business activities.
DP World's global container throughput increased by a record 10.2% in Q1 2021
DP World operated 18.9 million TEUs in the first quarter of 2021, seen as "a strong start to the new year", especially at ports in India and Australia.
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