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.
Additional Blanking Announcement – Asia to North Europe Services
On top of our already announced blank sailings in relation to the Chinese New Year, we have seen a further reduction in demand due to the extended holiday period announced in China. Maersk endeavours to balance our network to match reduced demand.
U.S. and Canada Market: Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Reefer Exports
U.S. and Canada Market: Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Reefer Exports
PIL Exits Transpacific Market to Boost Presence in North-South Trade
Singapore’s shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) has decided to withdraw its services from the Transpacific market in an effort “to optimize the company’s network efficiency”.
OOCL Rauma Loses Containers off Dutch Coast
Several containers have fallen off a Handy containership in stormy seas 43 kilometers north of Ameland, one of the Dutch West Frisian Islands, the Netherlands Coastguard said.
Maersk Line Partners Up with Hamburg’s Software Company
Danish container shipping giant Maersk Line is partnering with Portrix Logistic Software GmbH (PLS), part of Hamburg-based IT solutions provider Portrix Group, to integrate spot pricing into PLS’ Global Price Management (GPM) software solution.
DHL expands online booking service
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has expanded its instant online quotation and booking service to DHL Ocean Direct FCL (full-container-load). The service myDHLi Quote + Book makes instant bookings for air and ocean freight as well as door-to-door shipments available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Scale economics working for DSV Panalpina: CEO
The scale generated by DSV’s takeover of Panalpina in August is already attracting attention from larger customers interested in using the combined entity’s greatly expanded global footprint, according to CEO Jens Bjorn Andersen.
Coronavirus-fueled trade drop to test container lines
As the Coronavirus spreads rapidly in China, attention is turning to what could
be a significant international supply chain impact, especially if the Chinese
New Year is effectively extended, with factories remaining closed beyond the
traditional end to the annual national holiday.
Maersk blanks trans-Pacific sailings, citing coronavirus
Maersk on Wednesday said it was cancelling six Asian service sailings to North and South America due to the extended Lunar New Year holiday triggered by the coronavirus outbreak, and warned that although Chinese port container operations continue, refrigerated plug scarcity is slowing reefer shipments. More carriers operating on the trans-Pacific are expected to follow Maersk's lead.
Coronavirus Disrupts Global Container Shipping
China's fast-spreading coronavirus is throwing the global container shipping trade out of sync, with lines re-routing cargoes and reducing calls to Chinese ports, setting the scene for months of delivery delays ahead.
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