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.
October Air Cargo Market Under Strain: A Convergence of Peak Demand and Supply Chain Disruptions
Dimerco's October report warns the global air cargo market is facing mounting pressure from a combination of peak season demand, supply chain disruptions, and shifting trade policies.
Hapag-Lloyd and DHL Partner to Decarbonize Ocean Freight with Sustainable Fuels
Hapag-Lloyd and DHL Global Forwarding have signed a three-year agreement to reduce Scope 3 emissions in the supply chain through the use of sustainable marine fuels and a 'book and claim' mechanism.
Trump's 25% Tariff on Imported Trucks Heightens Supply Chain Risks
President Trump has just announced a shocking new round of tariffs, including a 25% duty on imported heavy-duty trucks effective October 1, raising concerns about supply chain disruptions and drawing opposition from the business community.
Global Container Rates Have Fallen to Pre-Red Sea Crisis Levels
Global container rates have dropped to their lowest point since December 2023, the period just before the Red Sea disruptions began, due to weakening demand and vessel overcapacity.
DP World and Hapag-Lloyd Extend 10-Year Partnership Agreement at Port of Santos, Brazil
DP World and Hapag-Lloyd have renewed their 10-year partnership agreement at the Port of Santos, Brazil, a move that coincides with DP World kicking off a terminal expansion project aimed at increasing capacity to 1.7 million TEU by 2026.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update - Week 39/2025 | Phaata
Phaata International Logistics Marketplace updates the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe... in Week 39/2025 (Sep 22 to Sep 28, 2025).
U.S. Tariffs Reshape Air Cargo Flows
A new analysis from Aevean shows that U.S. tariff policies are dramatically reshaping air trade routes, with volumes from China to the U.S. declining while Vietnam and Taiwan (China) are seeing explosive growth.
Typhoon Ragasa Snarls Far East Ports as Asia-Europe Rates Continue to Fall
Typhoon Ragasa causes severe disruptions at Far East ports just before Golden Week, while Asia-Europe container rates continue to decline and new U.S.-China tariff developments add to uncertainty.
Pre-Golden Week Blank Sailings Accelerate, Revealing Divergent Alliance Strategies
The latest analysis from Sea-Intelligence shows that the wave of pre-Golden Week blank sailings has accelerated sharply, with over 544,000 TEU of capacity cut in the last four weeks, while also dissecting the contrasting capacity management strategies among the major carrier alliances.
UNCTAD: Global Maritime Transport Faces Major Volatility Amid Tariffs and Geopolitical Conflict
A new UNCTAD report warns the shipping industry is experiencing a period of major volatility due to tariffs and geopolitical tensions, while downgrading the 2025 global maritime trade growth forecast to just 0.5%.
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