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 increased huge profits in Q3
Container shipping lines made huge profits in the third quarter of 2021 as supply chain disruptions and port congestion remained unabated.
Container throughput at China's eight main ports fell 0.6 percent in late October year-on-year
Container throughput at China's 8 main ports decreased by 0.6% in late October compared to the same period in 2020.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 45/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 45/2021.
Courier services grow from e-commerce boom in Southeast Asia
Courier operators are ramping up their air freight and warehousing capacity to handle Southeast Asia's exploding e-commerce volumes.
New record: 81 container ships waiting outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
The number of container ships in long queues at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach (LA/LB) surpassed 80 for the first time.
CMA CGM acquires FMS terminal in Los Angeles for $2.3 billion
CMA CGM acquires Fenix Marine Services (FMS), which is one of the largest container terminals in Los Angeles and one of the most strategic gateways in the US.
CNC Line launches SGS service connecting Singapore and Vietnam
According to CNC Line, the competitive advantage of SGS service is direct transportation between Ho Chi Minh and Singapore, providing connection to the global shipping service network through the Singapore transit port.
Container freight rates on the transpacific route have fallen by 50% since September
Spot container freight rates fell sharply in October, with the price of shipping a 40-foot container from China to the Port of Los Angeles dropping from a high of $17,500 to $8,500, or down 51.4% compared to September 2021.
Suez Canal increases transit tolls, putting pressure on global supply chains
While the shipping industry is still recovering from the crisis from the Ever Given incident, the Suez Canal increasing 6% in transit tolls. Suez Canal
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 44/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 44/2021.
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