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 Vietnam-North Europe sailing schedules in November 2021
COSCO sailing schedules ex Ho Chi Minh / Vung Tau to European countries such as Netherlands, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium... (Download excel file).
COSCO schedules: Vietnam - North America in November 2021
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).
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 43/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 43/2021.
New record with 79 container ships queued at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
The number of container ships waiting in San Pedro Bay to dock at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach rose to an all-time high of 79.
Number of lost containers on the ZIM Kingston ship increased to 106, the fire is under control
The number of containers reported lost from the ZIM Kingston has increased to more than 100, and officials say the fire is under control.
ZIM buys seven secondhand container ships for $320 million
ZIM shipping line has purchased seven container ships between 12 and 14 years old for $320 million since the beginning of October.
Yang Ming leases a container ship to Maersk Line for a year
Yang Ming Shipping has agreed to lease one of its container ships to Maersk Line for a year for nearly $63 million.
10 crew members have abandoned the Zim Kingston, firefighting efforts continue
10 crew members abandoned the Zim Kingston when it caught fire off Victoria, BC, Canada after losing several containers; Firefighting efforts are still ongoing.
ZIM Kingston vessel caught fire near Victoria, BC, Canada after losing many containers
The container ship ZIM Kingston caught fire after losing about 40 containers west of the US-Canada border; The ship is currently anchored in the Juan de Fuca Strait and the situation appears to be deteriorating.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 42/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 42/2021.
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