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.
Demand for shipping refrigerated goods to Shanghai recovers as lockdown set to end on May 20
Just as Shanghai was about to lift its lockdown order on May 20, shipping lines said that they would restore bookings of reefer containers imported to Shanghai port - the world's largest container port.
Port of Long Beach continues to set a new record and warns of spike in cargo as China reopens
The Port of Long Beach set a new record in April throughput and warned of a new wave of imports expected in the coming months as China reopens from its COVID-19 lockdown.
Hapag-Lloyd achieved a profit of $4.4 billion in Q1 2022
Hapag-Lloyd achieved a profit of $4.4 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of more than 300% compared to the same period in 2021.
Blank sailings on Asia-North Europe service increase - Sea-Intelligence Report
The number of blank sailings has increased on the Asia-North Europe route, which may indicate concerns among carriers about the efficiency of vessel utilization on this route.
Haian City ship owner declares general average, concerned about cargo destruction in 180 containers
The owner of the container ship Haian City declared general average, when the ship docked at Karnaphuli for damages repair.
Container handling of Shanghai port drops 25% in April lockdown
Shanghai port's average daily container handling capacity reached around 100,000 TEU in April, down 25% from the normal levels in the past.
COSCO updates sailing schedules of Vietnam-Middle East & Oceania in May 2022
COSCO schedules from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan... in May/2022 (Download excel file).
COSCO updates sailing schedules of Vietnam - South America & Africa in May 2022
COSCO schedule from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria... in May/2022 (Download excel file).
COSCO updates Vietnam-North Europe sailing schedules in May 2022
COSCO sailing schedules ex Ho Chi Minh / Vung Tau to European countries such as Netherlands, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium... in May/2022 (Download excel file).
COSCO updates Vietnam-Intra Asia sailing schedules in May 2022
COSCO schedule for routes from Ho Chi Minh to Intra-Asia countries such as China, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Korea, India... in May/2022 (Download excel file).
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