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.
South Korean authorities add their voice to Pacific rate concerns
The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) is reportedly concerned with peak Transpacific freight rates, which have reached levels not seen since 2009.
Records tumble for box spot rates across the world
The remarkable bull-run seen in container spot rates is creating records across the seven seas, and spooking regulators.
Golden Week transpacific blankings reach Covid-19 peak levels
The capacity reductions which have been already decided by the shipping lines amidst the upcoming Chinese Golden Week are at similar levels to the Covid-19 curtailments during the peak period of the virus in the second quarter.
Another big fire in the port of Beirut
Another big fire broke out in the port of Beirut, which experienced less than five weeks after the explosion left 200 people dead and thousands injured.
THE Alliance blanks sailings due to Golden Week, Covid-19 in October
Container shipping grouping THE Alliance will be blanking 25 services in October in response to the Chinese Golden Week and the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The income gap between the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe route is the highest in history
During what is arguably the strangest, most unpredictable period in the 64-year history of the container shipping industry, the difference in freight rates on the two main East-West main routes has reached historic highs.
CMA CGM forecasts growth in container shipping, especially on the trans-Pacific
CMA CGM has made a positive forecast of the continued growth of container shipping routes, especially on the trans-Pacific, despite a slow start to the Corona virus epidemic (Covid-19).
DB Schenker targets Damco customers: Shippers need not add uncertainty
DB Schenker put aside the good in the business and publicly targeted Damco's customers, after Maersk's decision to include the brands.
Why Maersk axed Safmarine and Damco — and what’s next
World’s largest container line reorganizes. Will its multibrand strategy survive?
Vietnam's export surplus in the first 8 months is nearly USD 12 billion
Merchandise exports in August prospered with an estimated turnover of USD 26.5 billion, up 6.5% over the previous month, bringing the eight-month accumulated export turnover to over USD 174 billion, up 1.6% compared to the previous month over the same period and brought the trade surplus to USD 11.9 billion.
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