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.
Maersk acquires LF Logistics from Li & Fung for $3.6 billion to expand Asian market
AP Moller - Maersk continues to expand further into the supply chain, with the acquisition of the logistics business of Li & Fung Group (LF Logistics) in a $3.6 billion deal.
Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach continue to postpone the application of container dwell fee
The Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach have continued to postpone the application of the new "container dwell fee" for the sixth consecutive week.
Freight rates for intra-Asia routes skyrocketed
Intra-Asia shipping routes, from China to Vietnam, Thailand, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, are all seeing high demand, as factories in the region have recently reopened after shutdowns and need more raw materials from China.
Up to 59% of the total US container exports are empty
According to MarketWatch Data, up to 12.1 million empty containers were exported from the US by the end of October 2021, up 46.2% compared to 2020 and 37.8% compared to 2019.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 50/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 50/2021.
The number of container blank sailings on the Asia - US West Coast service is up to 28%
Blanked sailings of container lines account for about a quarter of all sailings on the Asia- US West Coast shipping route due to port congestion and delays.
Hapag-Lloyd agreement to provide stable space for Hankook tires until 2024
Global port congestion and record-high freight rates, due to a global container shortage, prompted Hankook to sign a long-term contract with Hapag-Lloyd.
Port of Rotterdam sets new tariffs for the next three years
The Association of Rotterdam Shipbrokers (VRC) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have signed an agreement on port tariff schedules for the next three years.
Air freight rates hit record highs
Air freight rates around the world have surged to record levels as shippers try to meet soaring demand over the upcoming Christmas season.
Maersk Spot restricts NAC booking, opportunities for small forwarding companies to have more customers
Rumors that Maersk will restrict some bookings from January 1 could represent a "big opportunity" for small forwarders to win over large multinational competitors.
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