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.
Forwarders fear and 'don't have no clue' about freight rates next year
Spot container freight rates are picking up again on most routes, with a big spike expected in January ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.
Lego is about to build a new factory worth 1 billion USD in Vietnam
The Lego maker on Wednesday said it plans to build a new factory in Vietnam to meet rapidly growing demand for children's colored plastic bricks across Asia.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 49/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 49/2021.
Amazon overcomes supply chain disruptions by self-managing container shipping
Amazon has been self-managing container shipping since 2018 and can manage 70-75% of shipments through its shipping network. Currently, Amazon ships more than 10,000 containers each month on its own.
Warning about soaring container dwell time for exports at many ports around the world
Container dwell time at ports could soar at ports around the globe as ship delays leave export containers stranded at ports, warns analyst Project44.
Los Angeles / Long beach ports postpone the “container dwell fee” for another week
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have announced that the implementation of the “container dwell fee” will be delayed for another week, until December 13.
China establishes a new state-owned logistics group - China Logistics Group
China officially established a new state-owned logistics group - China Logistics Group - on Monday (December 6), aiming to strengthen domestic and international supply chains.
MSC overtakes Maersk to become the world's largest container shipping line
Data from data provider Linerlytica shows that MSC overtook Danish shipping line Maersk to become the world's largest container shipping line on November 24.
Freight forwarders face anger from shippers
Many shippers with 'impossible' expectations are causing headaches for freight forwarders.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 48/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 48/2021.
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