MSC increases December 2026 FAK rates on Far East–Mediterranean and Black Sea trades
Effective December 1, 2026, MSC will increase its Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from the Far East to the Mediterranean, North Africa and Black Sea, with rates reaching as high as USD 8,200 per 40-foot container. Rates to Northern Europe will remain unchanged.
CMA CGM Announces New Peak Season Surcharges on Services from Asia to the Mediterranean and Mauritius
CMA CGM will introduce new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) from November 2026, reaching up to US$1,600 per 40-foot container on services to the Mediterranean and North Africa, alongside revised charges for shipments to Mauritius.
COSCO Shipping Energy Plans 24-Vessel VLCC Fleet Expansion
COSCO Shipping Energy has unveiled a major fleet expansion program comprising 24 Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), split between 10 direct newbuilding orders valued at $1.42 billion and 14 long-term bareboat charters, with deliveries scheduled across 2029–2030.
Evergreen's EVER EON Transits Suez Canal, Marking Return After Nearly Three Years of Disruption
Evergreen's 16,556-TEU container ship EVER EON transited the Suez Canal on November 8, 2026, marking the carrier's return to the key maritime route after nearly three years of disruption caused by the Red Sea crisis.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 45/2026 | 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 45 (from Nov 02 - Nov 08), 2026.
MSC Extends PRS and SCS Coverage to All Mediterranean and Black Sea Ports
MSC will extend the application of its PRS and SCS surcharges to cargo moving from Asia to the remaining ports across the Mediterranean and Black Sea, effective November 15, 2026, based on the proforma sailing date, until further notice.
Hapag-Lloyd Imposes US$400/TEU PSS on Cargo from Asia and Oceania to Tema
Hapag-Lloyd will apply a USD 400/TEU PSS to all container types from Asia and Oceania to Tema for cargo loaded from 6 November 2026.
Kuehne+Nagel Port Operations Update: Vessel Waiting Times in Ningbo and Shanghai Exceed Two Days
Kuehne+Nagel's port operations update for October 27–November 3, 2026, reports vessel waiting times of more than two days in Ningbo and Shanghai following typhoon-related disruptions, while yard utilization at Vung Tau remains elevated at 90–95%.
BIMCO Releases Contract Addendum Establishing Framework for Sharing Costs and Benefits of Fuel-Saving Retrofits
A new BIMCO contract addendum adopted in October 2026 establishes a standardized contractual mechanism enabling shipowners and charterers to equitably apportion capital expenditures and commercial gains arising from energy efficiency retrofits.
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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