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.
HMM, SM Line and Pan Ocean launch first service under K-Alliance
Shipping lines including HMM, SM Line and Pan Ocean started to deploy the first service under the K-Alliance, connecting Korea, Vietnam and Thailand.
International shipping and logistics market - Week 24/2022
International logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 24/2022.
Shippers fear rising shipping costs due to carbon tax
Shippers fear the new carbon tax discussed at a meeting of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will add to already record-high shipping costs.
Shanghai may be locked down again due to the Covid outbreak
A new Covid-19 outbreak in Shanghai just eight days after returning to normal after two months of lockdown has raised concerns about a slow recovery in the world's busiest container port.
FMC announces to fine Hapag-Lloyd shipping line with the amount of 2 million USD
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has announced a $2 million fine for Hapag-Lloyd shipping line to settle alleged violations related to their detention and demurrage practices.
International shipping and logistics market - Week 23/2022
International logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 23/2022.
MSC launches new service connecting China, Korea and Southeast Asia
MSC announced the launch of its Pertiwi service, serving Intra-Asian trade, scheduled to begin in early July.
The fire at Chittagong depot extinguished after 61 hours
The terrifying BM Container Depot fire in Chittagong was finally extinguished at noon on June 7, approximately 61 hours after the fire broke out at 9pm on Saturday (local time).
BM Container Depot in Chittagong still burning, more chemical containers identified
The BM Container Depot in Chittagong is still on fire, and firefighters fear new explosions as they have identified four more containers filled with chemicals near the burning containers.
Container explosion in Chittagong: 49 dead and hundreds injured
At least 49 people have been killed and more than 300 injured, after a fire broke out in a container yard in Chittagong, Bangladesh on Saturday night.
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