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.
Hapag-Lloyd Triggers Emergency Contingency Plan in the Gulf: Demands Cargo Retrieval and Prepares for 'End of Voyage' Declarations
Amid the increasingly unstable security situation in the Gulf, Hapag-Lloyd has announced its emergency contingency procedures. The carrier requires shippers to retrieve gated-in containers, permits Change of Destination for cargo currently en route, and warns of invoking the 'End of Voyage' clause along with a raft of additional surcharges.
Carriers Impose $4,000/FEU Surcharge in the Middle East: Indian Exporters Appeal to Government for Help
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are dealing a heavy blow to Indian exporters. Not only are shippers facing booking suspensions from carriers, but they are also being burdened with massive emergency contingency surcharges, coupled with cargo being withheld at ports.
The Cape of Good Hope Route: Becoming the 'New Normal' for Global Shipping?
Tensions in the Middle East are reshaping the global shipping map. The route around the Cape of Good Hope is gradually cementing its status as the 'new normal,' despite bringing significant challenges related to safety and supply chain costs.
Middle East Crisis: MSC Declares Emergency "End of Voyage" for Gulf-Bound Cargo, Imposes $800 Surcharge
The world's largest shipping line, MSC, has officially invoked the "End of Voyage" clause for all cargo destined for the Gulf region due to escalating hostilities. This move comes with a mandatory $800 per container surcharge and shifts the burden of finding alternative transport and bearing storage fees onto the shippers.
Iran Crisis Triggers Energy Shock: Global Oil and Gas Prices Soar, Maritime Transport Paralyzed
Global oil and gas prices surged as the US-Israel and Iran conflict severely disrupted maritime operations. The de facto freeze of the Strait of Hormuz has left hundreds of vessels stranded, pushed freight rates to record highs, and triggered a chain of production disruptions stretching from Qatar to Iraq.
Hormuz Crisis: 10% of Global Container Fleet Stranded, Risking Severe Supply Chain Disruption
Speaking at the TPM26 conference, ONE CEO Jeremy Nixon warned that approximately 10% of the world's container fleet is stuck at the Strait of Hormuz. With marine insurance frozen and major carriers halting bookings to the Middle East, the entire global logistics network faces the threat of severe stagnation.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 9/2026 | 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 9 (from February 23 - Mar 1), 2026.
Iran Closes Hormuz: Transport and Oil Crises Erupt
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point as Iran officially closes the Strait of Hormuz and threatens to attack any commercial vessel. This move directly threatens 20% of the global oil supply and plunges the shipping industry into a new crisis.
Dual Tensions at Hormuz and the Red Sea: Carriers Simultaneously Pull Back, Triggering War Risk Surcharges
The escalating conflict in the Middle East has forced the world's top container shipping lines to urgently suspend transits through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Amid severe disruptions at major seaports and heightened security risks, the global supply chain is facing a new wave of freight rate hikes as the Cape of Good Hope routing scenario makes a comeback.
Red Alert at the Strait of Hormuz: Vessels Attacked, Shipping Giants Suspend Routes Amid US-Iran Conflict
Exploding tensions in the Middle East following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have pushed the Strait of Hormuz into a de facto "freeze." A series of oil tankers have been attacked, while shipping giants like Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, and MSC urgently reroute via the Cape of Good Hope to safeguard their fleets.
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