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.
Escalating US-China Trade Risk: Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods
President Trump's threat to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods by November 1 is sparking fears of a new supply chain shock and a severe escalation in US-China trade tensions.
Suez Canal Authority Urges Maersk to Resume Transits
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has officially called on the world's leading shipping line, Maersk, to begin a phased resumption of vessel transits through the Canal, emphasizing the route's enduring role as a critical artery for international trade.
AfA: Air Freight Industry Scrambles to Restructure After the End of the 'De Minimis' Era
The air freight industry is still struggling to realign in the wake of the terminated 'de minimis' tax exemption policy, with the resulting compliance burden and increased costs reshaping the entire sector, the Executive Director of the Airforwarders Association (AfA) has warned.
Dual Crisis at Europe's Maritime Gateway: Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges Paralyzed by Strikes
Europe's two largest container ports are facing severe congestion as separate strikes and protests in Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges cripple operations, threatening a domino effect across the region's entire supply chain.
WorldACD: Global Air Cargo Volumes Up 4% in Q3 2025, Super Typhoon Challenges Supply Chains in Late September
The latest data from WorldACD reveals that global air cargo volumes in the third quarter of 2025 rose by 4% year-on-year, though rates saw a slight decline. However, Super Typhoon Ragasa caused severe disruptions across Asia in late September, posing a significant challenge to supply chains ahead of the Golden Week holiday.
Maersk Partners with 50 Shipowners to Modernize 200 Chartered Vessels, Targeting Lower Costs and Emissions
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) is rolling out a large-scale program to modernize approximately 200 vessels in its time-chartered fleet, working in close collaboration with the shipowners.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 40/2025 | 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 40 (from September 29 - October 5), 2025.
FedEx Launches Two New Asia Routes, Reallocating Capacity Amidst Falling Trans-Pacific Demand
FedEx has announced an expansion of its Intra-Asia air network with two new routes, adding crucial capacity for forwarders within the region. This strategic move is aimed at reallocating aircraft to areas with higher demand, as volumes from Asia to the United States decline under the weight of tariffs.
South Korea's Intra-Asia Container Trade Sees Nearly 6% Drop in August, while Malaysia Bucks the Trend with Strong Growth
The latest preliminary data from the Korea Customs Service (KCS) paints a mixed picture of the nation's container trade with its East Asian counterparts in August. While total throughput declined, exports still managed to record slight growth.
U.S. Government Shutdown Looms: Essential Freight Operations to Continue, But Risks Remain
In the event of a U.S. government shutdown, essential freight operations like port and border inspections are expected to continue, but non-core services could be disrupted, causing delays and supply chain risks.
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