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.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 14/2026 | 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 14 (from Mar 30 - Apr 05), 2026.
Tariffs and Demand Reshape Cold Chain Strategies
Tariff fluctuations, policy risks, and shifting consumer demand are forcing businesses to restructure their cold supply chains, pivoting toward resilience and automation.
Gulf Conflict: Air Freight Rates Soar Despite Flat Volumes
Supply chain disruptions driven by the Iran conflict continued to push global air freight rates higher in Week 12, despite flat volumes. Pressures from tightened capacity, cargo backlogs, and escalating fuel costs are projected to persist.
Port of Gothenburg Acquires Strategic Land: Poised to Trigger the Next Phase of Terminal Infrastructure Expansion
The Port of Gothenburg has finalized a strategic land acquisition from Platzer, setting the stage to expand its terminal yard by 210,000 square meters and cementing its position as the premier logistics hub in the Nordic region.
US Court Rules in Favor of FMC: Clamping Down on Ocean Carriers' Unreasonable Refusals of Vessel Space
A US federal appeals court has officially dismissed the WSC's lawsuit, upholding the FMC's regulation aimed at strictly controlling instances where ocean carriers unreasonably refuse to provide vessel space to shippers.
Ripple Effect: Middle East Crisis Reshapes Global Aviation Logistics and Supply Networks
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are fundamentally reshaping the global aviation logistics landscape. From blockaded flight corridors and soaring fuel prices to the fracturing of MRO hubs, the supply of aircraft parts is facing an unprecedented stress test.
Fleet Greening Strategy: Nantong Cosco and Norsepower Strengthen Global Cooperation on Rotor Sail Technology
Nantong Cosco (CHIC) and Norsepower have officially signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement to boost the production and rollout of wind-assisted propulsion technology (Rotor Sails), meeting the global shipping industry's decarbonization and greening demands.
Gulf Conflict Update: Iran Opens 'Controlled Corridor' at the Strait of Hormuz, Supply Chains Remain Strained
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is recording a limited recovery as Iran permits transit for select countries. However, security risks and oil price volatility persist, forcing major shipping lines to continue routing around Africa.
Qatar Airways Cargo Gradually Resumes Global Operations
Qatar Airways Cargo announces an updated schedule from March 29 to April 15, 2026, restoring its global freighter and belly-hold cargo network, including destinations in Vietnam.
Shipping Line ONE Acquires 30% Stake in Key Laem Chabang Port, Thailand
Ocean carrier ONE continues its infrastructure acquisition strategy by signing an agreement to purchase a 30% stake in the Hutchison Laem Chabang terminal (Thailand), closely following a port investment deal in Busan.
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