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 schedules: Vietnam - North America in October 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).
Maersk sells its container manufacturer to CIMC for $987.3 million
Maersk sells its world-leading reefer container company to China's China International Marine Containers (CIMC) in a deal worth $987.3 million.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 39/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 39/2021.
CMA CGM ordered two B777 freighters to expand in air cargo
CMA CGM is developing the air freight segment with an order for two new Boeing 777 freighters.
LEGEND CARGO Logistics - A reliable partner for the Vietnam-USA market
According to Datamyne's latest statistics from the beginning of 2021 until now, LEGEND CARGO Logistics is ranked in the TOP 10 of Vietnam's freight forwarders with the largest volume of goods exported to the North American market.
Reliability of container sailing schedules is at a record low, only 33.6%
According to analysts Sea-Intelligence, the reliability of container shipping schedule in August dropped to 33.6%. This is the lowest level in the past 10 years that the analyst has tracked the reliability of container shipping lines.
Costco charters three container ships to transport cargoes themselves
Costco revealed it has chartered three ships and chartered thousands of containers to move about 20% of its Asian imports over the next 12 months. Vessels with a tonnage of 800 to 1,000 TEUs.
Growing delays and congestion at ports in the US and Asia
The number of container ships in long queues at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach eased last weekend, however, congestion is increasing at other US and Asian ports.
LCL market developed effectively due to record high container freight rates
In the past, NVOCCs and LCL forwarders sometimes needed only half a container full. However, with rates now hitting all-time records, those days are over.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 38/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 38/2021.
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