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.
COSCO updates Vietnam-North Europe sailing schedules in April 2022
COSCO sailing schedules ex Ho Chi Minh / Vung Tau to European countries such as Netherlands, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium... in Apr/2022 (Download excel file).
MSC signed an agreement to buy Bolloré Africa Logistics for €5.7 billion
Bolloré Group has received an offer from MSC to acquire a 100% stake in Bolloré Africa Logistics for €5.7 billion ($6.3 billion) in December 2021.
COSCO achieves strong financial results in 2021
COSCO Shipping Holdings announced its financial results for 2021, posting a profit of $14 billion, equivalent to a jump to $12.51 billion or nearly 800% year-on-year.
International shipping and logistics market - Week 13/2022
International logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 13/2022.
COMESA Competition Commission in Africa investigates Maersk, CMA CGM and UAFL over freight rate violations
Three container shipping lines including Maersk, CMA CGM and United Africa Feeder Line (UAFL) are currently being investigated by the COMESA Competition Commission for possible violations of regulations on freight rates.
COSCO kicks off electric container ship project
COSCO Shipping has announced plans for two 700-TEU electric container ships, which are expected to operate on the Yangtze River mainline.
Concerns about port congestion increased when Shanghai began to be blockade
Congestion at the Port of Shanghai - which is the world's largest container port - is expected to increase as Shanghai will be locked down to carry out widespread Covid-19 testing.
Freight rates of container shipping contracts expected to increase in 2022
Although there has been a decline in spot container freight rates, there are still many bottlenecks and the Covid situation in China, as well as a possible labor dispute on the US West Coast, should be forecast. Expected that, the freight rates of long-term contracts will be relatively high throughout 2022.
Container freight rates for Asia-Mediterranean route remain stable until the end of the year
Xeneta forecasts that container shipping prices on the Asia-Mediterranean route will remain stable this year.
Port of Los Angeles hits new record for handling volume in February
The Port of Los Angeles recorded a new record in February with handling volume reaching 857,764 TEUs, up 7.3% year-over-year.
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