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.
Yang Ming Expands 'Green Fleet' with Newbuild Contract for 7 LNG-Powered Vessels
Taiwanese carrier Yang Ming has signed a contract with Hanwha Ocean to build seven 16,000 TEU container ships, which will be LNG dual-fuel and the first of their kind in Taiwan to be designed as 'ammonia-ready' for the future.
UPS Bolsters Intra-Asia Air Network, Doubling Capacity on Vietnam-China Route
Express carrier UPS is significantly strengthening its Intra-Asia air network, notably doubling capacity on the Hanoi-Shenzhen route and increasing frequencies to Australia to meet growing regional trade demand.
More Than 4 Out of Every 10 Containers Shipped Are Empty
A new analysis by Sea-Intelligence reveals that 41% of all container movements globally are empty repositions, an alarming ratio that reflects deepening trade imbalances between regions.
FedEx Announces 5.9% Rate and Surcharge Increase for 2026
FedEx has announced a planned 5.9% general rate increase for 2026, effective January 5, maintaining the same level of increase for the past two years and adding to cost pressures for shippers.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update - Week 37/2025 | Phaata
Phaata International Logistics Marketplace updates the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe... in Week 37/2025 (Sep 8 to Sep 14, 2025).
Shipping Market Update (Week 37/2025): Dry Bulk Positive, Tankers Volatile, Containers Stabilize
A summary of the shipping market for the week ending September 12, 2025, from The Baltic Exchange: The dry bulk segment maintained its upward trend, the VLCC market boomed, while container rates began to stabilize after recent falls.
Red Sea 2025: To Transit or Divert – The Maritime Industry's Conundrum
Although tensions have de-escalated at times, recent attacks in the Red Sea show that risks remain present in 2025, forcing the maritime industry to face a difficult strategic choice: the costly diversion around the Cape of Good Hope or the dangers of transiting the Suez Canal.
Asia-U.S. Container Rates Face Heavy Downward Pressure for Second Half of the Year
Following a period of massive front-loading by U.S. retailers ahead of tariffs, import volumes are forecast to fall sharply in the final months of 2025, creating heavy downward pressure on Asia-U.S. container rates.
The Intra-Asia Race: Maersk Accelerates to Close in on COSCO, Reshaping the World's Largest Market
Boosted by its Gemini Cooperation, Maersk has sharply increased its capacity on Intra-Asia routes, rising to the number two spot and significantly narrowing the gap with the leading carrier, COSCO, in the world's largest container market.
Riding a Wave of Growth, Dachser Expands Specialized Logistics for Wine & Spirits in Asia-Pacific
Global logistics provider Dachser is expanding its specialized service portfolio for the wine and spirits industry in Asia-Pacific, offering an end-to-end integrated supply chain solution to meet growing market demand.
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