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.
Maersk Implements Sweeping Peak Season Surcharges Across Multiple Key Trade Lanes
Maersk has officially announced the implementation of new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) effective March and April 2026 across major shipping routes to Africa, North America, and Mexico.
Maersk Suspends Cargo Bookings Across Multiple Gulf Nations Amid Hormuz Blockade Crisis
Facing the risk of disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, carrier Maersk has announced the suspension of all bookings for reefers, dangerous goods, and out-of-gauge cargo to and from eight Middle Eastern countries. This development is placing the regional supply chain on the highest alert.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 10/2026 | 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 10 (from Mar 2 - Mar 8), 2026.
Middle East Airspace Crisis Triggers a 'Domino Effect' on the Global Air Freight Supply Chain
Airspace closures and restrictions in the Gulf are rupturing the East-West aviation corridor, impacting 12-13% of global capacity. As cargo flows are forced to divert to Asian transshipment hubs right at the post-Lunar New Year recovery point, shippers are facing a formidable challenge regarding costs, transit times, and unpredictable market volatility.
India: 95% of Trade Dependent on Foreign Fleets and the Ambition to Turn the Tide
Heavy reliance on international shipping lines is putting the Indian economy at risk of severe supply chain disruptions. Recognizing this strategic risk, New Delhi is comprehensively restructuring its maritime policy with a massive funding package, determined to transform the nation into the world's new shipbuilding hub.
West Asia Tensions: Indian Exporters and Shipping Lines in Heated Standoff Over 'War Surcharges'
Tensions have flared as shipping lines impose "war surcharges" of up to $4,000 per container and refuse to release cargo. Indian exporters are urgently calling for government intervention to prevent a total supply chain breakdown.
Tanger Med Port Rises to Strategic Hub Status Amid Global Maritime Crisis
Military conflicts in the Middle East are disrupting vital global shipping lanes, opening up strategic opportunities for Tanger Med Port (Morocco). With a record milestone of 11.1 million TEUs in 2025, this mega-port at the Strait of Gibraltar is becoming a safe "haven" for major shipping lines amidst escalating security risks and skyrocketing war risk surcharges.
Asia-Europe Air Freight Capacity Plunges 39% Amid Middle East Conflict
The Middle East conflict has triggered a 39% drop in Asia-Europe air freight capacity through regional hubs, sending freight rates soaring and threatening to create new supply chain bottlenecks.
Rate Volatility: CMA CGM Announces Sweeping Adjustments to FAK Rates and Peak Season Surcharges Across Major Trade Lanes
Ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced significant adjustments to its Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates and Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) across several key global trade lanes, officially taking effect in March and April 2026.
Malaysia Urgently Rolls Out Support for Exporters Amid Middle East Crisis
Malaysia's trade agency (MATRADE) has unveiled a raft of emergency measures to shield exporters from the fallout of the Middle East conflict, including cargo rerouting and market diversification to bypass maritime hotspots.
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