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 sailing schedules of Vietnam - South America & Africa in January 2022
COSCO schedule from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria... (Download excel file).
COSCO updates sailing schedules of Vietnam-Middle East & Oceania in January 2022
COSCO schedules from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan... (Download excel file).
COSCO schedules: Vietnam - North America in January 2022
The official sailing schedules of COSCO Shipping Lines for routes from Ho Chi Minh / Ba Ria Vung Tau to USA and Canada ports (Download excel file).
COSCO updates Vietnam-North Europe sailing schedules in January 2022
COSCO sailing schedules ex Ho Chi Minh / Vung Tau to European countries such as Netherlands, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium... (Download excel file).
Shipping lines encroach into the aviation industry, 'a kick in the face' for those that won't change
Maersk and CMA CGM are establishing one-stop solutions to appeal to large shippers. If shippers use Maersk's services, the carrier also expects shippers to use other integrated services, including
Maersk forecasts a serious lack of space before the Lunar New Year
Maersk shipping line said spaces will remain severely shortage until the Lunar New Year due to capacity constraints and sailing delays.
FedEx forecasts air freight capacity will continue to short in 2022
FedEx forecasts that next year's air freight capacity will continue to be difficult to secure, with tight spaces and multiple supply chain issues in the face of strong demand pressure.
Schedule reliability below 40% in 2021, Maersk stays on top
According to analysts of Sea-Intelligence, the reliability of the container shipping schedule is in the range of 33% - 40% for the whole year of 2021.
CU Lines and two other shipping lines launch VGX service connecting Vietnam, Thailand and Middle East
CU Lines (CUL) along with Global Feeder Shipping (GFS) and Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) are about to launch VGX (Vietnam-Gulf Express) service, directly connecting Vietnam and Thailand and the Middle East region.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 51/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 51/2021.
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