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.
Container freight rates from Asia to the US West Coast exceed USD 2,000/FEU
Container freight rates from Asia to the US West Coast have risen this week, due to a drop in shipping capacity that has not kept pace with the increase in shipping demand to replenish stocks.
PIL negotiates with Temasek for financial relief
Pacific International Lines (PIL) is in discussion with Helliconia Capital Management - a unit owned by state-owned Temasek Holdings - for an investment to bail out the container line.
Situation of goods import-export of Vietnam in April and 4 months of 2020
According to preliminary statistics of the General Department of Customs in April 2020, the total import-export turnover of the whole country reached US $ 36.11 billion, down 22% compared to March 2020, corresponding to a decrease of 10 , 17 billion USD.
Cut capacity to increase freight rates despite reduced demand
By blanking a lot of sailings, carriers were able to maintain freight rates at 25-40% higher than last year, despite weakening demand as countries closed. most retail stores and most of the production.
Freight rates are stable as carriers find a balance between supply and demand
Only six more blanked sailings in the past week have marked the stability of long-haul routes that are currently in need of balancing with available shipping capacity, suggesting that freight rates are gradually coming in stability.
OOCL's performance in the first quarter and upcoming market trends
Business results of the container shipping company OOCL in the first quarter of 2020 and the trend of international container shipping market in the near future.
APL updates Gulf Asia Express 2 (GA2) service for Asia-Middle East shipping
With the addition of a call to Vung Tau, the APL container shipping line allows direct connections to Vietnam from Middle East.
Hapag-Lloyd announces freight rates from East Asia to Northern Europe & Mediterranean
The container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new freight rate for shipping from East Asia to Northern Europe & the Mediterranean, effective May 15, 2020.
European ports prepare for a cargo drop in the second quarter
The ports of the Mediterranean and Northern Europe will be badly affected by the recently canceled container shipping services. The number of blanked sailings has now reached 250-300% of what is normally seen during New Year's greetings in China.
COSCO increases revenue per TEU as volumes decrease
Cosco Shipping was able to maintain freight rates for the first quarter even when container volumes fell due to the 2019 Corona virus disease (COVID-19)
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