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.
Container shipping lines' profit forecast can reach 200 billion USD in 2022: Drewry
Although demand growth is slowing, Drewry has raised projected profits for container lines in 2021 to $190 billion and even higher in 2022.
Port of Los Angeles achieves a new record for container handling volume in 2021
The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) has set a new record for container throughput, with handling capacity reaching 10.7 million TEUs in 2021, up 13% from the previous year's record.
Container freight rates for Asia-US West Coast routes spike before Lunar New Year
Container spot rates from Asia to the US West Coast spiked sharply last week, ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday on February 1.
PSA Group sets a record of container throughput in 2021
Despite the many barriers posed by the global pandemic, PSA Port Group set a record handling 91.5 million TEUs globally in 2021.
International container freight rates in 2022 'will be higher than ever before'
According to Xeneta's head of analytics, Peter Sand, in 2022, container shipping costs will be higher than ever before, even if spot rates drop slightly.
Ocean Alliance announces upgrade of its global shipping service network
The Ocean Alliance - includes shipping lines CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL and Evergreen - has announced a new global shipping service network "DAY6 Product", which will launch in April with 42 services.
Shipping lines cancel 13% of sailings, adding to supply chain pressure
Up to 73 sailing cancellations on major trades have been announced between week 3 and week 6, out of a total of 553 previously scheduled sailings, representing 13%.
Maersk's Q4 2021 business results exceeded expectations as freight rates increased by 80%
A.P. Moller - Maersk said preliminary business results for the fourth quarter of 2021 beat expectations, with revenue of $ 18.5 billion.
International shipping and logistics market - Week 2/2022
International logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 2/2022.
Cargo losses from Madrid Bridge could be up to 140 containers
The number of cargo containers lost on ONE's Madrid Bridge has reached 140 containers, including about 60 containers that have been lost from the ship and another 80 damaged.
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