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.
North American importers cut back and delayed goods from Asia
Shippers are increasingly reducing and delaying ocean shipments from China to North America. This change is a major contradiction compared to just a few weeks before shippers are looking to speed up shipments through the supply chain to replenish already depleted inventory made by China.
The 2M Alliance cuts down Asia-Europe shipping services significantly
Maersk and MSC - the world's two largest shipping lines and the two main partners of the 2M alliance - have made sharp cuts in services on Asia-Europe shipping routes due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Container shipping industry: Corona virus pandemic is creating a new wave of blank sailings
As soon as the number of sailings from China canceled by container lines began to settle, container shipping was preparing another wave of influence for the Asia-Europe service as the Corona virus pandemic spread to Europe.
Supply chains are facing the impact of the lockdowns due to Corona virus
Freight carriers are struggling to ship cargo by road, sea or air as the Corona virus pandemic forces Western governments to quarantine and threaten the supply of important products.
CEVA Logistics declared force majeure, citing the impact of COVID-19
CEVA Logistics has become the latest global forwarder to declare force majeure on all ocean, air and land transport contracts, taking measures just days after DHL Global Forwarding took similar action.
China Seaport Association forecasts container volumes will fall in the second quarter
According to the China Seaport Association, container volume of eight major ports increased 6.2% last week. However, the Association warned of the risk of container volume decline due to the spread of the global COVID-19 pandemic in the coming months.
Maersk and MSC canceled many Asia-Europe / Med sailings due to falling demand
As soon as the scheduled container shipping routes from China seemed to return to normal, the 2M Alliance canceled two trains from Asia - Europe / the Mediterranean next week in the wake of the COVID- 19 began to attack demand in western countries.
Container throughput of Chinese ports decreased by 10.6% from January to February this year
China's Ministry of Transport has published port output figures for the January-February period of this year, showing a decline in many major ports, especially in container volumes.
APL Shipping Line launched the "Day 4" service group of the OCEAN Alliance
APL Shipping Lines announces the launch of the OCEAN Alliance's "Day 4" service (OA), which will provide customers with fast and reliable transportation of services on transpacific routes.
MAERSK: If you're not planning, you're planning to fail
The management of the Covid-19 crisis has been a must for supply chains since the beginning of this year and if shippers are concerned about how shipping lines have helped ensure that cargo continues to be transported, here are some suggestions from Maersk Line.
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