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.
Seafood exports of Vietnam are expected to increase from August 1 when EVFTA takes effect
As of August 1, when the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into effect, about 212 aquatic products have a base tax rate of 0-22%, of which high tax rates are from 6 to 22% will go to 0%.
CMA CGM Group restructures trans-Pacific network
CMA CGM Group has decided to drop its APL brand in the trans-Pacific service network and the French container line will become its exclusive transport brand on this route from October 1, 2020.
Vietnam's exports in the second half of 2020 with much expectation from EVFTA
Trade turnover is expected to grow thanks to taking advantage of the EVFTA, which is expected to come into effect in early August.
THE Alliance: Plan to blank sailings and merge services in August
The group of container shipping lines - THE Alliance - announced plans to blank sailings and maintain a suspension of service in August as the carriers continue to face reduced demand due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vietnam's top 10 export markets for timber and wood products in the first 5 months of 2020
In the first 5 months of this year, Vietnam exported USD 4.08 billion of timber and wood products, particularly in May reached USD 771.7 million.
Wan Hai Lines launching a new service TVT: Taiwan - Vietnam - Thailand
Wan Hai Lines announces a new service connecting Taiwan to Vietnam and Thailand. This service is named TVT (Taiwan - Vietnam - Thailand) and is operated in cooperation with Interasia Lines.
Export market share of masks in the world
China is the largest exporter of masks, accounting for about 40% of the market share.
Top 10 handbags export markets of Vietnam in the first 5 months of 2020
In the first 5 months of 2020, Vietnam exported USD 1.28 billion of bags, suitcases and umbrellas, down 14.5% over the same period last year.
Handbag exports have surged by more than 468% in Nigeria
Handbag exports increased sharply in Nigeria market, up 468.4%, reaching USD 5.42 million.
Sea-Intelligence: Shipper are right, shipping is getting worse
Last week, Jordi Espin of the European Council of Shippers (ESC) complained that shippers paid more for a worse service. This week Sea-Intelligence showed that he was right.
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