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.
Canceled sailings increased by more than 400% in a week
Over the next few weeks, container shipping lines will know which losses they will suffer this year with large capacity cuts.
Hapag-Lloyd announces an increase in shipping rates from East Asia to the US and Canada
Hapag-Lloyd will implement a general rate increase (GRI) from East Asia to all ports in the United States and Canada starting May 15, 2020 (pick-up date at the port of loading).
THE Alliance merging services and blanking 28 sailings in May and June
THE Alliance has set out capacity cuts for May and June, including service mergers, suspensions, and blanked sailings due to reduced demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main container shipping lines may lose about US $ 23 billion in 2020 if the situation is worst
The impact of the new Corona virus (COVID-19) could cost major shipping lines up to $ 23 billion in 2020 under the "worst" scenario, according to Sea-Intelligence analyst.
Kuehne + Nagel launches an online quotation platform for intra-Asian shippers
Kuehne + Nagel has launched a new online logistics platform to meet the needs of shippers in Asia.
ONE, Maersk and MSC to Suspend China-Australia (CAE) Service
Due to the impact of COVID-19, Ocean Network Express (ONE) suspended the China-Australia service (CAE) which is jointly operated with Maersk and MSC.
Shipping company ONE issues its first electronic Bill of lading
Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world's sixth largest container carrier by TEU capacity, has released its first Electronic Bill of Lading.
The 2M Alliance cuts its transpacific capacity
Maersk Line and MSC - of the 2M Alliance - will suspend a weekly service from North Asia to the US West Coast and a weekly service from South Asia to the US East Coast for the rest of the quarter. They will also cancel individual additional sailings to North America.
Shipping lines assist importers to minimize container demurrage charges
Predicting congestion at ports around the globe because shippers do not accept imported goods, container lines are introducing policies to support shippers to reduce container storage charges by allowing shippers to store containers at their yards.
THE Alliance blanks 20 sailings due to a sharp drop in demand by COVID-19
The Alliance has announced a sharp reduction of 20 sailings starting from the rest of this week and the next four weeks to cope with the sharp decline in demand. predicted by the Corona virus pandemic (COVID-19).
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