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.
The Unprecedented Plight of Seafarers in the Hormuz Crisis
Beyond the economic toll, the crisis at the Strait of Hormuz is pushing thousands of seafarers into a state of 'de facto captivity,' facing depleted essential supplies and psychological exhaustion, setting a dark precedent for the maritime industry.
Directly Connect with 500+ Verified Suppliers from Vietnam and Asia at Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2026
Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2026 serves as a golden opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to gain direct access to over 12,000 international buyers and achieve breakthroughs in the export market.
Hormuz Crisis Reaches Boiling Point: US Navy Opens Fire to Intercept Vessel, Iran Establishes Toll Corridor
The Strait of Hormuz crisis has escalated severely following an incident where the US Navy opened fire to intercept an Iranian container ship, while Tehran unilaterally established a "toll corridor" in defiance of international sanctions.
Phaata Joins Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2026 as a Supporting Partner
Phaata is officially a Supporting Partner at Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2026—Vietnam's premier international sourcing exhibition. The event takes place from April 22–24, 2026, at the SECC in Ho Chi Minh City.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 16/2026 | 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 16 (from Apr 13 - Apr 19), 2026.
WorldACD: Air Freight Rates Skyrocket Despite Global Volume Decline
The latest report from WorldACD reveals that global air freight rates have surged by 37% year-over-year, defying a drop in volume due to holidays and ongoing efforts to restore belly capacity in the Gulf region.
Logistics Layoffs Surpass 800 Mark Amid Warehousing and Transport Contract Volatility
Pressure from tightening and severed contracts in the US dedicated transport and warehousing sectors has led to over 800 layoffs in just the past three weeks, exposing persistent supply chain volatility.
Uncertainty at the Strait of Hormuz: Fleets of Commercial Vessels Make Sudden U-Turns
Despite announcements declaring the maritime corridor open, numerous oil tankers and container ships are being forced to turn back or hold position just outside the Strait of Hormuz due to security risks and blockade warnings from Iran.
Strait of Hormuz Officially Reopens: Hope for Over 900 Stranded Vessels
Iran and the US have simultaneously announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire; however, the US naval blockade against Iran remains strictly enforced.
Iran's Floating Storage Oil Export Strategy and Washington's Response
Despite a US naval blockade, Iran has successfully exported 9 million barrels of oil from floating storage vessels, while Washington threatens to drop a "financial bomb" to choke off Tehran's revenue streams.
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