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.
ONE announcing two new direct services connecting China - Southeast Asia
Services will add direct sailings between China and Southeast Asia, namely Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Evergreen expects shipping volume to recover in the second half
Evergreen Marine Corporation chairman - Anchor Chang - said container output in the second half of this year is expected to recover to a level similar to the same period a year ago.
Situation of exports - imports of Vietnam in May and the first 5 months of 2020
According to preliminary statistics of the General Department of Customs in May 2020, the total import-export turnover of the whole country reached US $ 37.36 billion, up 3.5% compared to April 2020, respectively. increased by 1.26 billion USD.
Maersk sees its Q2 container volume better than expected
Maersk said its better-than-expected container volumes helped it upgrade its outlook for the second quarter; with output expected to fall only 15-18% (compared to the 2019 period) compared to the company's initial assessment of the decline of up to 20-25%.
Shipping lines raised freight rates along with blanked sailings in the third quarter
Container carriers announced a drop in capacity in the third quarter on trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe routes amid rising freight rates, according to Sea-Intelligence analyst.
Tianjin Port and SITC launching a new shipping service to Southeast Asia
Four 1,800-TEU container ships are expected to be deployed to provide a direct shipping service from China to Ho Chi Minh / Quy Nhon in Vietnam and Bintulu in Malaysia.
Top 25 global air freight forwarders in 2019
In a year marked by the ongoing trade war between China and the US, DHL Global Forwarding has risen to the top of the list of air freight forwarders in the world in 2019 above Kuehne + Nagel (K + N) and DB Schenker, while DSV Panalpina are in the top 4
Updated shipping information of THE Alliance in the 3rd quarter of 2020
THE Alliance will continue to merge the two services on its Asia-North Europe trade route in the third quarter, when it announces blanked sailings and service is suspended in July.
Quy Nhon Port launches container shipping service to Northeast Asia
Quy Nhon Port Joint Stock Company opened a direct transport service from Quy Nhon port to Northeast Asian countries on June 3.
Situation of export logistics of plastic goods in the first quarter of 2020 in Vietnam
According to preliminary statistics, in the first 3 months of 2020, Vietnam's plastic material export turnover reached 268.5 thousand tons, valued at US $ 276.5 million, down 1.9% in volume and down 12.5% in value compared to 2019. Meanwhile, our country's plastic exports reached 801.5 million USD, down 0.8% compared to Q1 2019.
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