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.
SITC updates Vietnam-Intra Asia sailing schedules in Oct 2026
SITC schedule for routes from Ho Chi Minh to Intra-Asia countries such as China, Japan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Korea,... in Oct/2026 (Download excel file).
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.
Maritime Tensions: Iran Attacks Vessel in Hormuz as Italy Prepares Independent Red Sea Escort Plan
Iran’s IRGC says it attacked an oil products tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while Italy is preparing an independent escort plan for commercial vessels linked to the country transiting the Red Sea.
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Accelerate Return to Suez Canal Amid Red Sea Risks
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are bringing four additional Gemini services back through the Suez Canal as carriers continue to assess security risks in the Red Sea and prioritize the safety of crews, vessels and cargo.
Hapag-Lloyd CEO: Container Shipping Demand Remains Resilient Amid Geopolitical Volatility
Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen says container shipping demand is holding up better than expected, while the conflict in the Middle East, rising operating costs and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of Red Sea services continue to create challenges for the market.
THE Alliance adjusts rotations of Transpacific services
Due to port congestion in North America, many of THE Alliance's transpacific services will have port adjustments from August.
OOCL adopts electronic bill of lading to improve supply chain efficiency
OOCL (Orient Overseas Container Line) has decided to switch to Electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) to improve the efficiency of the global supply chain, reduce carbon footprint and improve customer experience.
HMM to invest $7.64 billion in ships, ports and logistics facilities
Korean shipping company HMM has set out a plan to invest more than 15 million KRW ($11.47 billion) until 2026 with two-thirds devoted to ships, terminals and logistics facilities.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 28/2022
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 28/2022.
US ports hit a record for container imports in May 2022
US container ports hit a record high of imports with 2.4 million TEUs in May, up 6% from April, according to a Global Port Tracker report published by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates announced.
World's largest container ship Ever Alot flagged with Panama
Evergreen's Ever Alot vessel was launched with a capacity of 24,004 TEUs, surpassing Ever Ace to become the world's largest container ship.
Post-Covid demand boom for container shipping coming to an end
The post-Covid demand boom for container shipping appears to be coming to an end, with Drewry's global port throughput index standing at 141.1 points in April 2022, 1.5% lower than the same period last year.
Global trade surged, reaching a record $7.7 trillion in the first quarter of 2022
According to UNCTAD, the value of global trade in the first quarter of 2022 reached 7.7 trillion USD, an increase of approximately 1 trillion USD compared to the same period last year.
PIL shipping line joins the World Shipping Council
Pacific International Lines (PIL) - Singapore-based shipping line has joined the prestigious organization in the maritime industry, the World Shipping Council (WSC).
OOCL grows strongly in revenue but volume declines in the first half of 2022
In the first half of 2022, OOCL's total revenue recorded a growth of 61.0% but total production decreased by 7.4% year-on-year.
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