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.
Shipping lines Wan Hai, Sealand and Interasia jointly launched the new CTV service
Container shipping lines including Wan Hai, Sealand and Interasia co-launched the new CTV service beginning on May 15. The 21-day rotation will start from Ningbo - Shanghai - Laem Chabang - Bangkok - Laem Chabang - Ho Chi Minh - Ningbo.
Hapag-Lloyd increases in prices from East Asia to the US and Canada starting June 1
Hapag-Lloyd announced it will implement a general rate increase (GRI) for the routes from East Asia to all destinations in the United States and Canada starting June 1, 2020 (date of cargo receipt at origin).
The number of blanked sailings is peaking during the COVID-19 pandemic
According to Sea Intelligence analyst, the field of container shipping has now reached its peak affected by the COVID-19 virus outbreak. The large-scale blanking of sailings is also set to cause problems on the backhaul for export volumes and empty container repositioning.
Blanked container sailings have increased to 435
The number of blanked container sailings has increased to 435 as carriers have to control capacity in the face of the significantly low demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Summary of changes in freight rates in May of the shipping line CMA CGM
Summary of changes in container shipping rates in May of CMA CGM, including ISPS, PSS, GRI, GRR, FAK ... on transport routes to and from Asia.
Asia-Europe container shipping rates despite declining demand
Although import demand from Asia is falling sharply in European countries due to the blockade by the 2019 Corona virus pandemic (COVID-19), container shipping rates in recent weeks have remained stable at levels. higher than last year's price.
The Corona effect impacts European ports five weeks late
Ships take four to five weeks to complete the journey from Asia to Europe, which means European ports need five weeks to feel the impact of the Corona virus.
Top 50 Global Logistics Companies in 2019
The revenue of the world's 50 largest global logistics service providers, the decline has been significant in 2019 compared to the previous year.
Hapag-Lloyd: Notice to apply General Rate Increase from USA to East Asia
Hapag-Lloyd announced to customers that they will implement the General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipping from all US ports to East Asia from May 10, 2020 (date of cargo receipt at origin).
The volume of container shipping from Asia to the US plummeted in March
The volume of container shipments exported to the US from 10 major countries and regions in Asia fell 16.6% year-on-year to 926,673 TEUs in March, due to a significant drop in cargo from China caused by the outbreak of Corona virus (Covid-19).
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