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.
Wan Hai Lines and Interasia launch southern China - Southeast Asia service
Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines and Japan's Interasia Lines will launch a new service connecting the Pearl River Delta ports with Vietnam and Thailand, based on signals of growing container volume from markets. emerging Southeast Asia.
Air freight rates skyrocket following demand for aid in the Corona virus epidemic
Air freight rates are rising sharply on the East-West main routes due to emergency shipments to China filled with medical supplies and aid goods after the order to suspend most passenger flights. in the context of the outbreak of Corona virus (COVID-19).
Yang Ming chairman predicts that container throughput will improve by the middle of the year
The chairman of Yang Ming - Bronson Hsieh - believes that the current decline in container shipping volume worldwide is only temporary, expected to improve in April or May 2020.
Maersk: China's cargo volume will hardly recover until the second quarter due to Corona virus
Warning that the Chinese manufacturing industry and the volume of container shipping goods it produces will not be able to recover until the end of the second quarter due to the impact of Corona virus (COVID-19)
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Container lines hit with $300m - $350m weekly revenue loss from coronavirus
Container lines are taking an estimated revenue hit of $300m - $350m as they blank sailings due to the impact coronavirus in China according to analysts Sea-Intelligence.
Container lines roll out backhaul surcharges for shipments to Asia
Container lines are rolling out surcharges on backhaul routes to Asia as blanked sailings from China on mainline trades due to the impact of the coronavirus putting the squeeze on capacity for imports into the region.
HMM narrowed losses in 2019, but faces precarious market
HMM is facing an uncertain 2020, with the expected benefits of membership in THE Alliance and the delivery of a dozen mega-ships tempered by macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds.
SM Line to join 2M Alliance in cooperation agreement
2M Alliance partners Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) and Maersk Line have inked a cooperation agreement with SM Line effective April 1.
ZIM updated Asia - Pacific North West product as from April 2020
ZIM announces its updated Asia-Pacific North West product to commence April 2020
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