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.
Intra-Asia Freight Rates End Six-Week Slide: IACI Rises to USD 970/FEU as Emergency Fuel Surcharges of USD 38–75/TEU Emerge on Short-Haul Trades
Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) rose 1% to USD 970/FEU, ending a six-week run of consecutive declines. However, the intra-Asia market is becoming increasingly fragmented, with rates to South Asia and the Gulf rising while several Southeast Asian trades recorded sharp declines. At the same time, carriers have begun introducing Emergency Fuel Surcharges of USD 38–75/TEU on a number of short-haul routes.
Europe Freight Rates Continue to Fall as Carriers Abandon August 1 Increase, Look to August 15
Container freight rates on the Asia–Europe trade continued to decline in early August as carriers abandoned their planned August 1 rate increases and shifted their focus to new FAK (Freight All Kinds) rates taking effect on August 15. However, actual market transaction rates remain significantly below carriers’ published tariff levels.
Why Is 47.5 Feet a “Dreaded Number” for US East Coast Ports?
Prolonged drought conditions are forcing the Panama Canal to further reduce its maximum allowable draft to 47.5 feet, prompting carriers to introduce surcharges and increasing pressure on supply chains serving the US East Coast.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 32/2026 | 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 32 (from Aug 3 - Aug 9), 2026.
Iran Considers Banning US- and Israel-Linked Vessels from Transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is considering banning vessels linked to the United States and Israel from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran and Oman are negotiating a new framework aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the strategic waterway.
MSC Silvana VIII Sinks Further off Zhoushan After Salvage Refloating Attempt Fails
The 8,401-TEU container ship MSC Silvana VIII has sunk further off Zhoushan, China, after an unsuccessful attempt to refloat the grounded vessel. Salvage operations continue to face significant challenges amid the threat of deteriorating weather conditions.
CMA CGM Introduces Peak Season Surcharge on Multiple Far East Trade Lanes
CMA CGM will implement a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on several trade lanes from the Far East to Mozambique, Madagascar, Somalia, and Seychelles effective 10 August 2026, with surcharge levels reaching as high as USD 750 per TEU.
Maersk Revises Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Far East Asia–Latin America Trade
Maersk has announced an update to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Far East Asia to Latin America. Notably, after easing surcharge levels in early August, the carrier will reinstate higher PSS rates during the second half of the month.
Port of New York & New Jersey H1 2026: Throughput Reaches 4.4 Million TEUs as Road Traffic Sets New Records
The Port of New York and New Jersey (PNYNJ) maintained stable operations in the first half of 2026, handling 4.43 million TEUs. A strong surge in June, driven by an early peak shipping season, also pushed truck traffic across the region’s transport network to record levels.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 31/2026 | 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 31 (from Jul 27 - Aug 2), 2026.
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