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 13/2026 | 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 13 (from Mar 23 - Mar 29), 2026.
Hapag-Lloyd Announces General Rate Increase (GRI) on South America Route
Effective May 1, 2026, ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will officially implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) of $200 per container for all types of cargo transported from the East Coast to the West Coast of South America.
CMA CGM Implements Peak Season Surcharges on Mauritius and West Africa Routes
Ocean carrier CMA CGM has officially announced the implementation of new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) for shipments from the Far East and China to Mauritius and various destinations in West Africa to cope with market fluctuations.
COSCO SHIPPING Resumes Bookings to the Middle East via Multimodal Transport Network
Chinese shipping giant COSCO SHIPPING Lines has officially reopened bookings for general cargo containers from the Far East to key markets in the Middle East via multimodal transport routes, amidst the easing of controls at the Strait of Hormuz for neutral commercial vessels.
Strategic Port of Salalah (Oman) Suspends Operations Following UAV Attack
The strategic seaport of Salalah (Oman) has been forced to suspend operations after a UAV attack damaged a shore crane, raising concerns over the severing of vital shipping arteries in the Middle East.
EUNAVFOR ASPIDES Warning: Threat of Attacks on Commercial Shipping in the Red Sea Shows Signs of Escalation
The EUNAVFOR ASPIDES naval force has issued an urgent alert to the shipping industry regarding the risk of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea region, as geopolitical tensions and Houthi activities show signs of escalation since late March 2026.
Geopolitical 'Undercurrents' and the Restructuring Race Reshaping the Global Shipping Map
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and macroeconomic volatility are upending global trade flows, forcing major shipping lines to accelerate M&A and diversify strategies to maintain their competitive advantages.
Despite Airspace Risks, Qatar Cargo Resumes Dedicated Freighter Flights from Doha
Qatar Airways Cargo officially restores freighter flights from Doha to key markets, striving to narrow the global capacity gap amid ongoing Middle East airspace restrictions.
Middle East Crisis: Maersk Warns of Urgent Demand for Food Imports Amid Hormuz Blockade
Maersk has sounded the alarm regarding the risk of cold chain disruptions and the critical need for essential food imports in the Middle East amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which is sending global freight costs soaring.
COSCO Shipping in 2025: Container Volumes Rise 6% as Digitalization and Green Fleet Expansion Accelerate
Overcoming a landscape of declining freight rates, COSCO Shipping Holdings recorded a volume of 27.4 million TEUs in 2025 while advancing three core strategic pillars heading into 2026.
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