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.
Port of Los Angeles Sets New Quarterly Record Despite US-China Trade War Volatility
The Port of Los Angeles handled 883,053 TEUs in September, a 7.5% decrease compared to the same period last year, yet the volume was still enough to secure the busiest U.S. import gateway its best-performing quarter in history.
HMM Invests KRW 4 Trillion in New LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels to Bolster Competitiveness
HMM has announced a KRW 4 trillion (approx. USD 2.9 billion) investment to construct 14 new vessels, including twelve 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships, as it moves to modernize its fleet and comply with the latest maritime decarbonization regulations.
Port of Oakland's September Cargo Volume Declines, Reflecting Shifts in Trade Flows
The Port of Oakland handled 178,942 TEUs in September 2025, a 6.6% decrease from the previous year and a 7% drop from August's volumes. Officials stated the decline reflects tariff-related market changes rather than typical seasonal trends.
Softening Maritime Market: Spot Rates Plummet as Industry Confronts Threat of Sustained Overcapacity
The global container shipping market is showing mounting signs of weakness, as spot rates continue their downward slide amid deteriorating supply-demand fundamentals and rising fears of prolonged overcapacity.
Ocean Container Freight Rates Begin to Decline
The latest report from Xeneta shows a continued slide in spot container rates, with the Transatlantic trade hitting a 21-month low. Experts warn that the market still holds underlying volatility and future geopolitical risks.
COSCO Shipping Expands Central European Intermodal Network Through Strategic Partnership with METRANS
COSCO Shipping and METRANS are strengthening their strategic partnership in Central Europe, focusing on linking ocean freight with an advanced rail network to build more sustainable and efficient supply chains for inland markets.
Maersk Trials Methanol-Ethanol Fuel Blend Onboard, Paving the Way for Shipping's Energy Future
Maersk has initiated onboard fuel trials with a methanol-ethanol blend, as part of its broader efforts to explore alternative fuels aimed at decarbonizing the global shipping industry.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 41/2025 | 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 41 (from October 6 - October 12), 2025.
Xeneta Forecasts Airfreight Rate Decline in 2026 Amid Capacity Surplus
Xeneta is forecasting a softer rate environment in 2026 that will drive contract restructuring, as freight forwarders compete for market share in a flat volume environment.
Container Rates Hit 9-Month Low, Ceasefire Lifts Red Sea Outlook
Spot container freight rates on the main east-west trades have recorded another week of slight declines amidst subdued activity from China's Golden Week holiday. However, a potential ceasefire agreement in the Red Sea could be poised to reshape the entire market.
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