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 (updated week 47/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 47/2021.
Dalian Port restricts imports of cold goods due to Covid-19 outbreak
Customs at the port of Dalian has restricted imports for cold goods following the recent Covid outbreak.
No correlation found between schedule reliability and freight rates - Sea-Intelligence
Sea-Intelligence did a survey and analysis to see if schedule reliability was related to freight rates.
Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports delay excess new container dwell fees until Nov. 29
Los Angeles/Long Beach port officials say the number of delinquent cargo containers at the port has decreased by 33% and has eased congestion.
Port of Los Angeles achieved a throughput of over 900,000TEU in October
The Port of Los Angeles has again surpassed the 900,000 TEU milestone and reached 902,644 TEU throughput in October 2021.
US exporters call for closer supervision of shipping line alliances
Agricultural exporters in the US have called on authorities to impose stricter scrutiny of shipping line alliances and the behavior of shipping lines during the pandemic.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 46/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 46/2021.
Will shippers consider container vessel chartering as a long-term supply chain strategy?
Whether retailers that have effectively become their own shipping lines will survive as such in the long term is an interesting question posed by the Global Shippers Forum (GSF) recently.
COSCO's 9-month net profit increased by 1,650% thanks to soaring volume and freight rates
COSCO Group, which includes Cosco Shipping Lines and Cosco Shipping Ports, reached 20.45 million TEU, up 8% year-on-year and achieved revenue of $33.24 billion, corresponding to a growth of 117, 5% during this period.
It can take 18 to 30 months for freight rates to drop back to normal - Sea-Intelligence
Sea-Intelligence analyzed the composite China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) to see how long it will take for freight rates to return to normal.
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