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.
Yang Ming offers online quotes and reservations tools
Yang Ming has just become the latest container shipping line to provide customers with online quotation and reservation tools.
FMC investigates container demurrage charges
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is preparing to take action to address the congestion conundrum and on-road charges being charged to shippers, truckers and freight forwarders at ports of the United States.
A wave of Asian imports flooded many US ports, adding to costs
The wave of imports flooded the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports has spread to other ports, causing delays and higher costs for importers.
Container shipping rates soar
Global container shipping rates have risen to record levels due to spike in storage demand in the United States and Europe, shortage of containers at export hubs and changes in shipping flows due to the Corona virus pandemic.
MSC may soon overtake Maersk to stay at the top of the liner rankings
Maersk, the world's largest carrier for the past quarter century, may soon lose the number 1 position in the ranking of global shipping lines to its alliance partner - MSC.
Trump for tankers, Biden for boxes and dry bulk: VesselsValue
VesselsValue’s chief strategy officer Adrian Economakis has become the latest analyst to give his verdict on what today’s US presidential election means for international shipping, broadly stating that a win for the current incumbent of the White House, Donald Trump, favours the tanker trades, while a Joe Biden victory ought to be welcomed by dry bulker and container shipowners.
Serious shortage of empty containers for coffee exports in Brazil
Brazilian coffee producers that are experiencing a bountiful harvest have struggled to bring their beans to market due to a serious shortage of container equipment underway on shipping routes from the East Coast Southeast America to Asia.
Hapag-Lloyd announced to delay applying General rate increase from East Asia to USA and Canada
Hapag-Lloyd has informed to its customers that it will delay the application of a general rate increase (GRI) on 1 November 2020 on its eastbound routes from East Asia to all USA and Canadian ports.
Damco merging with Maersk poses a threat to digitally deficient NVOs and carriers
The merger of Damco into Maersk, the world's largest shipping company, brings Damco forwarding services into its own services, poised to disrupt shipping and logistics.
Shipping lines still have the upper hand with sky-high spot rates
Container shipping spot rates on east-west routes this week maintained historic highs in recent weeks.
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