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.
Major Maritime Incident at Port of Long Beach: 67 Containers Lost Overboard During Unloading
A serious incident occurred yesterday at the Port of Long Beach when 67 containers fell into the water from a ZIM-chartered containership during cargo operations. The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating.
Container Line Profits Plunged in Q2 2025
Major container lines saw their profits cut by more than half in Q2 2025 compared to Q1, due to rate pressure and declining volumes on the Transpacific, though they remained in positive territory.
HMM Restructures its Asia-North America Service Network: Suspends PS5 Service, Adjusts Several Others
South Korean carrier HMM has just announced a series of significant adjustments to its Asia-North America services, effective from October 2025, including the suspension of its PS5 loop and changes to the port rotations of several other services.
August's Global Air Cargo Paradox: Demand Rose 5% Despite Economic Instability
According to Xeneta, global air cargo demand continued to rise by 5% year-over-year in August 2025, but this is a result of economic uncertainty rather than inherent strength, as spot rates continue to fall.
Etihad Cargo Reports Positive H1 2025 Performance with 9% Revenue Growth
Etihad Cargo announces H1 2025 results with a 9% rise in revenue, driven by a focus on premium products, fleet expansion, and enhanced strategic partnerships, particularly with China's SF Airlines.
The 2025 Carrier Alliance Reshuffle: Defining the 'Winners and Losers' Among European Ports
The largest carrier alliance restructuring in a decade at the start of 2025 has reshaped the European port landscape, with Hamburg emerging as a major beneficiary while other large ports like Antwerp and Tangier face declines.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update - Week 36/2025 | Phaata
Phaata International Logistics Marketplace updates the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe... in Week 36/2025 (Sep 1 to Sep 7, 2025).
August Air Cargo Market: Rates in a Lull Ahead of a Peak Season Tipped to Shift Away from China
Air cargo rates in August 2025 reflected a quiet summer period, but the market is expected to heat up for a peak season that is anticipated to see a shift in trade flows from China to Southeast Asia.
Ocean Rates Flatline Despite Falling Volumes, Challenging Carrier GRI Efforts
Transpacific container rates held steady this past week even as volumes fell, posing a major challenge to carriers' attempts to implement a September General Rate Increase (GRI) amid growing overcapacity.
Market Paradox: Secondhand Containership Prices Surge Despite Plummeting Freight Rates
According to BIMCO, the prices for used containerships are rising sharply, contradicting the downward trend in freight rates. This situation is explained by persistently high time charter rates and a record-low idle fleet.
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