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.
The Overturning of IEEPA Tariffs: A Dual Shock to the Air Freight Supply Chain
The US Supreme Court's historic ruling to invalidate IEEPA tariffs is reshaping the trade landscape. A detailed assessment of the impact of the new tariff policy, supply chain risks, and the multi-billion dollar refund puzzle for the air freight industry.
Maersk’s Emergency Regulations on Empty Container Returns in the Middle East
Amid mounting instability at the Strait of Hormuz, Maersk has announced the temporary suspension of empty container acceptance across multiple key Middle Eastern markets. The carrier has designated alternative drop-off depots while hitting supply chains with hefty empty return fees of up to $3,000 per container.
The Future of the ZIM Deal: Regulatory Hurdles for Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk's Contingency Plan
Hapag-Lloyd's $4.2 billion deal hits regulatory roadblocks over Israel's 'golden share', paving the way for Maersk to ready a backup acquisition scenario.
Hormuz Shock: Over 204,000 TEUs at Risk of Being 'Trapped', Specter of Empty Container Shortages Returns to Asia
A network stress test by Sea-Intelligence indicates that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trap up to 204,000 TEUs of deep-sea capacity. This bottleneck not only paralyzes neighboring transshipment ports but also threatens to deprive Far East export hubs of their vital supply of empty containers.
CMA CGM's Pivot: Repatriating Fleet Under the French Flag as a Billion-Dollar US Pledge Remains in Limbo
CMA CGM unexpectedly announced it will flag a series of 24,000 TEU mega-ships under the French registry, pivoting away from its previous billion-dollar investment pledge to the US maritime industry, amid a reported profit decline in 2025.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 11/2026 | 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 11 (from Mar 9 - Mar 15), 2026.
February Tanker Market Review
The February tanker market report highlights a powerful breakout across the VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax segments due to tightening supply, while the refined product (clean tanker) segment remained largely flat.
Asia-US Freight Rates Heat Up: US Considers Jones Act Waiver as FMC Scrutinizes Carrier Surcharges
Amid the Middle East conflict disrupting supply chains, Asia-US container rates are on an upward trajectory. While the US government contemplates a Jones Act waiver to cool oil prices, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has officially stepped in to review carrier surcharges to protect shipper interests.
Gulf Crisis: Maersk and MSC Suspend Routes, Freight Costs Face Threat of Skyrocketing
Freight rates are expected to surge as logistics "giants" announce the suspension of cargo bookings and invoke the "End of Voyage" clause in the Gulf due to escalating security risks. The rupture at the Strait of Hormuz is piling cost and time pressures onto the shoulders of exporters.
Russia Resumes Grain Exports to Iran via the Caspian Sea
Amidst the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and paralyzed Black Sea routes due to conflict, Russian grain flows to Iran are being rerouted through the Caspian Sea corridor. An update on the shifting cargo flows and the challenges along this maritime route.
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