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.
2M alliance reschedules European services due to port congestion problem
The 2M alliance, which includes shipping lines Maersk and MSC, has changed the schedules of some services in Europe, due to port congestion and supply chain issues.
Amazon, Ikea, Unilever... join the coZEV project - Cargo Owners for Zero-Emission Vessels
Amazon, Brooks Running, Frog Bikes, Ikea, Inditex, Michelin, Patagonia, Tchibo and Unilever are the first signatories of a new global project coZEV - Cargo Owners for Zero-Emission Vessels.
Port of Rotterdam to increase cargo volume by 15% as economy recovers
Cargo throughput at the Port of Rotterdam increased by 15% in the third quarter year-on-year as international trade continued to recover from the COVID-19 slump
Shipping line ONE cooperates with WAVE BL to deploy electronic bill of lading (eBL)
ONE announced plans to expand its offering of Electronic Bills of Lading (eBL) with technology provider WAVE BL, with the goal of enhancing and accelerating digital commerce adoption across its entire supply chain.
Many shippers will restructure their supply chains and charter ocean capacity direct
While Amazon's deal to charter Amazon's containers from Dachan Bay to Houston is understood to be a one-off, it resembles similar arrangements by Home Depot, IKEA, and Walmart that charter direct shipping themselves.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 41/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 41/2021.
Kuehne+Nagel Vietnam recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Asia – Vietnam Region by HR Asia
Kuehne+Nagel Vietnam, a global logistics company, has been named as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia – Vietnam Region” by HR Asia, a professional regional publisher in the HR industry.
DHL's profits expected to continue growing
Preliminary results for the third quarter of Deutsche Post (DP) DHL show further gains in earnings before interest and tax (EBIT).
Congestion at Port of Felixstowe could affect $2.7 billion worth of UK imports
The UK port of Felixstowe is the latest to be affected by the congestion and could affect up to 2 billion GBP ($2.72 billion) worth of imported goods.
Shipping lines are targeting long-term contracts in the market
Container lines are looking to extend contracts and tie shippers to long-term deals of up to two years, three years or even four years as the market remains tense.
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