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.
Vietnam's rice exports surpassed Thailand to rank 2nd in the world
In the first 5 months, Thailand exported only 2.57 million tons of rice, while Vietnam reached nearly 2.9 million tons. As such, Vietnam has risen to the second position, only after India in terms of rice export volume.
Hapag-Lloyd: Increasing rates from East Asia to Australia, the US and Canada from September 1
According to Hapag-Lloyd, this GRI is needed to make sure that it can continue to offer the quality service to its customers.
Cargo volume at Panama ports increased by 13.7% in the first half of 2020
In the first half of 2020, cargo throughput at Panama ports increased by 13.7% to 3.8 million tons from the same period last year. While the first half of 2019, the growth in cargo volume was only 0.6%.
MSC launched a new service and upgraded four other services to the intra-Asia market
MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) - the second largest container shipping company in the world - has just announced the launch of a new service and upgrade of four existing shipping services to expand its intra-Asia market.
Floods in China disrupts supply chains
According to a Resilinc statement, about 30 of more than 1,800 production sites in parts of China such as Anhui, Hubei, Jiangxi and Zhejiang were affected by floods last week and earlier this week. The rainy season in China has started from June 1.
MSC launched an online instant quote system
MSC's Instant Quote function is currently available for shipments from North America to Europe and from Asia to Europe. Through its "myMSC" online account, shippers can receive instant quotes in just a few clicks anytime 24/7.
CEVA targets smaller shippers with online booking and management tools
CEVA Logistics launches a platform that provides instant booking functionality and is manageable by shippers themselves, a step up based on the instant pricing feature they have launched since September 2019.
Top 10 Vietnam's largest pepper export markets in the first 5 months of 2020
In May 2020, pepper exports to most major markets decreased compared to May 2019, including: the United States, Germany, India, Egypt, UAE, Netherlands, Russia, Pakistan, Philippines; In contrast, the export of pepper to the UK market increased to 54.4% in volume and 41.3% in value.
EVFTA Agreement and predictions from the European import and export market
The study shows that the EVFTA Agreement will increase Vietnam's export turnover to the EU by about 20% by 2020; 42.7% in 2025 and 44.37% in 2030 compared to no agreement.
Container throughput at major Chinese ports increased by 3.4% in early July
In early July, container throughput at eight major Chinese ports increased by 3.4% over the same period last year.
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