IATA Calls for Stronger Controls on Dangerous Goods Across the Air Cargo Supply Chain
IATA is calling on stakeholders across the air cargo supply chain to adopt a multilayered approach to controlling undeclared or misdeclared dangerous goods, rather than relying primarily on security screening.
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.
New Shipping Alliance Launched to Tackle Ocean Plastic Pollution
A coalition of maritime industry leaders has officially launched the Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS), setting sights on reducing plastic and operational waste across the global maritime value chain.
Air Freight Rates Extend Gains Amid Capacity Supply Concerns
Data from the TAC Index shows global air freight rates rose 2% last week as the market faces a potential supply shock on the Transpacific route.
Electrifying Road Freight: Maersk and Kimberly-Clark Move from Pilot to Practice in Europe
Kimberly-Clark and Maersk are bringing their transport electrification strategy to life with the deployment of battery electric trucks (BEVs) in the Czech Republic, projecting a reduction of 130 tonnes of CO2e in 2025, marking a decisive shift from pilot projects to large-scale solutions.
Prologis: U.S. Strategic Gateway Logistics Markets Set for Strong Rebound by 2026
The latest outlook report from Prologis forecasts that demand for warehousing at key U.S. port gateways will shake off the recent downturn and hit a three-year high in 2026, driven by a resurgence in e-commerce and rising trucking cost pressures.
GFS, RCL, and TS Lines Launch New Far East – Red Sea Service
Three regional carriers have joined forces to open a direct route connecting China's major export hubs with the Red Sea, featuring slot purchases by Evergreen, aimed at quenching the capacity thirst on this heating trade lane.
Suez Canal Authority Optimistic on Recovery as CMA CGM Mega-Vessels Return
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has expressed optimism regarding a gradual recovery in vessel traffic after three massive CMA CGM container ships transited the canal within a single week, signaling a return to stability in the Red Sea region.
International Transport and Logistics Market Update Week 46/2025 | 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 November 10 - November 16), 2025.
WorldACD: Air Cargo Rates from Asia-Pacific Continue to Climb
The latest data from WorldACD shows that spot rates from Asia-Pacific (APAC) continued to rise in the first week of November, pulling global rates up, even as total tonnage dipped due to short-term disruptions.
Asia-North America Container Rates Plummet, While Asia-Europe Rates Soar
Spot container rates from Asia are showing diverging trends. The Transpacific trade continues to plunge, while the Asia-Europe trade is being pushed higher by new FAK rate hikes, just on the eve of contract negotiation season.
HMM Maintains Robust Profitability Despite Slump in Container Shipping Market
South Korean shipping line HMM announced a net profit of KRW 304 billion in Q3/2025. The company navigated a weak freight rate and demand environment through cost optimization and operational efficiency, while also recording sequential growth compared to the previous quarter.
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