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.
COSCO Announces Massive $1.75 Billion Newbuild Program for 29 New Vessels
The COSCO Group has just unveiled a large-scale newbuilding program worth $1.75 billion for 29 vessels, including 23 kamsarmax bulk carriers and six Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), aimed at modernizing and decarbonizing its fleet.
Carriers Make Cautious Return to the Red Sea
A temporary ceasefire has spurred some shipping lines, led by CMA CGM, to cautiously resume testing the Red Sea route after nearly a year of disruptions, but risks remain present as the geopolitical situation is still unstable.
Trump-Xi Summit Delivers a 'Truce': Port Fee Confrontation Put on Hold
Following the Trump-Xi summit, the U.S. and China have agreed to suspend their controversial port fees, providing short-term relief for the maritime industry but failing to resolve the long-term structural risk.
IATA: Air Cargo Demand Continued to Grow in September
The latest data from IATA shows that global air cargo demand grew by 2.9% in September 2025, but behind this figure is a reshaping of trade flows due to U.S. tariff policy, with a decline on the Transpacific route.
Sea-Intelligence: Global Schedule Reliability 'Stagnates' Around the 65% Mark in September
The latest report from Sea-Intelligence shows that global vessel schedule reliability was nearly unchanged at 65.2% in September 2025. Maersk continues to lead the carriers, while the Gemini Cooperation maintains its outstanding performance.
CMA CGM Strengthens Mediterranean Transshipment Network with Investment in Nador West Med Mega-Port
CMA CGM, through CMA Terminals, has officially partnered with Marsa Maroc to invest in and operate the new container terminal at Nador West Med, Morocco, aiming to solidify the carrier's position in one of the Mediterranean's key transshipment hubs.
Panama Canal Kicks Off Mega-Expansion Project, Drawing Interest from Global Giants
The Panama Canal Authority has officially launched the development process for new container terminals aimed at adding 5 million TEU of capacity, as the world's leading port operators and shipping lines attended the first meeting.
US-China Tensions Escalate: Wait Times at Chinese Ports Hit Highest Level Since 2022
Waiting times for bulkers and tankers at Chinese ports have surged to their highest levels since 2022 due to new port fee measures, causing supply chain congestion just ahead of a key U.S.-China summit.
USTR Port Fees: A Temporary Cost Problem or a New Structural Risk for the Maritime Industry?
The new USTR port fees are more than just a temporary cost burden. Analysis suggests they could represent a new structural risk, heralding the "weaponization" of the maritime sector and threatening the stability of the global supply chain.
Singapore and China Formally Establish Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
Singapore and China have just signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formally establishing a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor aimed at promoting decarbonization and enhancing supply chain efficiency in the region.
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