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.
MSC Extends Emergency Fuel Surcharge Amid Global Market Disruptions
In response to marine fuel supply chain disruptions driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, ocean carrier MSC has announced the extension of its Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) until April 30, 2026. This decision applies to trades from the Mediterranean and Black Sea to Asia and Africa, reflecting efforts to offset bunker procurement costs across its operational network.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 15/2026 | 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 15 (from Apr 06 - Apr 12), 2026.
Transit Toll Dispute Freezes Prospects for Hormuz Route Recovery
The vital maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill for commercial operations. Conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran regarding transit toll rights are elevating legal and cost risks, leaving vessel operators unable to re-establish routing through the region.
Strait of Hormuz Maritime Routes Remain Restricted Despite Ceasefire Agreement
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains practically restricted. Major container lines continue to avoid routing through the region due to security risks, while supply chains face the threat of new US tariffs and CMA CGM's strategic move to reroute via the Suez Canal.
Gulf Tensions: Iran Unilaterally Reconfigures Maritime Routes Through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's maritime authority has issued a new Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Strait of Hormuz to counter the risk of naval mines. This move directly invalidates the international transit corridor established by the IMO, simultaneously placing commercial vessels under the strict control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Panama Canal Dispute Escalates: Hutchison Officially Initiates Arbitration Against Maersk
The legal battle surrounding port operations at the Panama Canal is taking a sharp and intensified turn as Panama Ports Company (PPC) officially files an arbitration claim against ocean carrier Maersk. This conflict is no longer confined to corporate entities, as it has begun to trigger profound reactions from Beijing.
US Gulf to West Coast South America Trade: Maersk Officially Implements Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)
Effective May 6, 2026, Maersk is officially implementing a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of up to $300/FEU for dry containers moving from the US Gulf Coast to the West Coast of South America. This move comes with strict regulations regarding exemptions and price calculation dates between FMC and non-FMC trades.
Ocean Freight Market Stalls: Overcapacity Outweighs the 'Hormuz Shock'
Spot container freight rates on the East-West trades are moving sideways as overcapacity and weakening demand outweigh the upward momentum from the Hormuz crisis. This backdrop is forcing ocean carriers to pivot to an "ultra-short-term" pricing strategy to hedge against volume drop risks and volatile bunker surcharges.
FMC Rejects Maersk's Emergency Bunker Surcharge Request for the Second Time
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) continues to reject Maersk's request to bypass the 30-day notice period for its Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS). This move demands cost transparency and prevents the risk of profiteering amid surging VLSFO prices driven by the Gulf conflict.
CMA CGM Kribi: First Western Vessel to Transit Hormuz Amid US-Iran Tensions
The Malta-flagged container ship CMA CGM Kribi has set a milestone as the first Western European vessel to safely transit the Strait of Hormuz since its blockade, amid France's staunch opposition to US military strategy in the region.
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