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.
International shipping and logistics market - Week 8/2022
International logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 8/2022.
Ukraine's ports shut down after Russia's attack
Vessels and commercial operations are advised to avoid all activities and transits within the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea at this time.
Freight forwarders expand to receive SOC in the face of global container shortage
The shipper-owned container (SOC) request acceptance rate of the top 50 forwarders has increased from 6% in 2019 and 10% in 2020 to 18% in 2021, according to Container xChange.
A cyber attack hits a leading container terminal in Nhava Sheva (India)
A cyber attack has brought down the management information system of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal (JNPCT), one of the top five container terminals of JNPT (Nhava Sheva), India.
Fire aboard Felicity Ace estimated at least $155 million in cargo damage
The cargo aboard the burning Felicity Ace has been estimated at $401 million and damage has been estimated at at least $155 million, according to risk analysts Russell Group.
Congestion at Asian ports increases
Port congestion is increasing in Asia, with an increase in the average number of container ships per day waiting to dock at major ports, according to Project44 analysts.
International shipping and logistics market - Week 7/2022
International logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 7/2022.
FIT Alliance established to standardize Electronic Bill of Lading for the container shipping industry
BIMCO, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), SWIFT and FIATA join the Digital Container Shipping Association (DSCA) to standardize and promote the adoption of Electronic Bills of Lading (eBL) in the container shipping industry.
THE Alliance adjusts service network for 2022
THE Alliance’s network has been reconfigured to ensure a comprehensive port coverage. This service network will take effect from the first quarter of 2022.
Rising freight rates help HMM reach a profit of $4.4 billion in 2021
Shipping line HMM reported a net profit of $4.4 billion in 2021, compared with just $100 million in 2020, when sales more than doubled to $11.5 billion.
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