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.
Red Sea Crisis Returns: Nigerian Shippers Brace for a Wave of Vessel Rerouting and Surging Freight Rates
Middle East tensions force Maersk and CMA CGM to abandon the Suez Canal route. Nigerian exporters face massive risks as freight rates skyrocket, threatening delays and supply chain disruptions.
Qatar Airways Cargo Suspends All Flights Amidst Doha Airspace Closure
Qatar Airways Cargo has officially confirmed the suspension of all flights to and from Doha following an airspace closure order. Stay updated on the air traffic control situation and the carrier’s contingency plans for protecting sensitive cargo.
Regional Conflict Escalates: Major Shipping Lines Pull Out of the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz
Escalating regional conflict has forced top-tier carriers, including CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd, to urgently suspend transit through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, posing a severe threat to the global oil supply chain.
Post-Lunar New Year Transpacific Freight Demand Softens Amid Capacity Restructuring
Transpacific shipping demand is showing signs of softening following the Lunar New Year. Total capacity has dropped by 3.2% as alliances reshape their networks and ocean carriers continue to implement blank sailing strategies.
U.S. Tariff Chaos: What Importers Must Do to Protect Their Interests
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling declaring certain tariffs unconstitutional has created a legal "vacuum" regarding refunds. What strategic steps should importers take to safeguard their interests and optimize their supply chains?
Drewry Report: Intra-Asia Container Index Holds Steady at $555 per FEU
The Drewry Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) remained stable at $555 per FEU during the third week of February. Regional shipping markets are forecasted to rebound following the Lunar New Year as production resumes.
Etihad Cargo Posts Impressive 2025 Results: Revenue Grows 8%, Solidifying Global Logistics Leadership
Etihad Cargo has reported outstanding business results for 2025, with a 9% increase in volume and an 8% rise in revenue. This growth was driven by specialized product lines, AI-driven technology, and a robust network of global strategic partners.
North America West Coast Q4 2025 Throughput: The Aftermath of the 'Front-Loading' Strategy
An analysis by Sea-Intelligence reveals that laden import container volumes at North America West Coast (NAWC) ports plummeted to record lows in the fourth quarter of 2025, a direct consequence of the aggressive "front-loading" strategies employed by shippers earlier in the year.
Ocean Alliance’s 'Day 10' Network: A Strategic Pivot to Capture the 'China Plus One' Wave
The latest Sea-Intelligence report on Ocean Alliance’s 2026 service network reveals a distinct shift in supply chain strategy. The alliance is aggressively restructuring to directly serve Southeast Asian markets, particularly Vietnam and Thailand, in response to the "China Plus One" trend.
2026 Kick-off: Global Schedule Reliability Hits 62.4%; Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk Lead the Rankings
The latest Global Liner Performance (GLP) report from Sea-Intelligence shows that global schedule reliability reached 62.4% in January 2026. Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk emerged as the top individual carriers, while the Gemini Cooperation outperformed all other alliances.
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