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.
Massive blast rips through Beirut port
A fire was seen billowing smoke from a building in the port area followed by a huge blast with a mushroom cloud rising into the air. The blast was heard in Cyprus some 240 km from the Lebanese capital.
Wan Hai launched its own trans-Pacific service
Wan Hai Lines is now offering a solo Far East-US West Coast service after Pacific International Lines (PIL) withdrew from the Transpacific trade.
Goods export - import situation of Vietnam in June and the first 2 quarters of 2020
According to preliminary statistics of the General Department of Customs of Vietnam, by the end of the second quarter of 2020, the total import and export turnover of the whole country reached USD 240.11 billion, down 1.4% (equivalent to a decrease of USD 3.29 billion USD) over the same period last year. In which, export value was USD 122.79 billion, up by 0.2% and import was USD 117.33 billion, down by 2.9%.
Vietnam's coffee exports in July decreased by more than 15%
According to the estimate of the Import and Export Department of Vietnam, coffee exports in July reached 120 thousand tons, worth USD 213 million, down 6% in volume and 2.2% in value compared to June, down 15.1% in volume and 12.3% in value compared to July 2019.
Container shipping lines restored 30 sailings on the trans-Pacific (west coast) service for the third quarter
According to analyst Sea-Intelligence, global carriers reinstated sailings on the trans-Pacific (west coast) service in the third quarter because of optimism about peak season demand and the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19).
Forecast of global logistics trend after Covid-19 (Part 2)
Comments in the report of McKinsey and Oxford Economics think that the impact of the crisis will vary significantly depending on the goods (shape, size of goods, storage requirements and specificity in the process). shipping ...) and the time it takes for the supply chain to be interrupted.
Forecast of global logistics trend after Covid-19 (Part 1)
Trade and logistics companies have begun to estimate the consequences of the disease for the whole 2020, with some road, air and sea transport companies reporting a sharp decline compared to the same period in 2019.
Affected by COVID-19, Vietnam still had trade surplus of USD 6.5 billion in the first 7 months
Trade balance of goods in 7 months was estimated at trade surplus of USD 6.5 billion, much higher than USD 1.7 billion in the same period last year.
Strike at the port of Montreal in Canada
The Marine Employers Association (MEA) in the Port of Montreal in Canada said the strike began on July 27, at 7 am local time and continued until 7 am on July 31.
The Port of Rotterdam decreased 9.1% of cargo volume in the first half of 2020
The Port of Rotterdam has reported a 9.1% drop in cargo volumes in the first half of 2020 due to the global Covid-19 pandemic.
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