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.
Establishment of Dong Nai Port Customs Branch - Reducing logistics costs, increasing competitiveness for businesses
The Ministry of Finance has just issued Decision No. 1615/QD - BTC dated August 24, 2021 on transforming the model of Long Thanh Customs Branch (under Dong Nai Customs Department) into Dong Port Border Gate Customs Branch since October 15, 2021.
Cosco Shipping Ports acquires shares in the port of Hamburg
Cosco Shipping Ports - A subsidiary of China COSCO Shipping group, specializing in investment activities in seaports around the world - acquired a 35% stake in Container Terminal Tollerort at the port of Hamburg, Germany.
Time of container ships staying at ports increased by 11% in the first half of 2021
According to Sea-Intelligence, a research and analysis company in the global supply chain industry, the average time that container ships at ports starts to increase sharply in the second half of 2020, extending into the first half of 2021.
CMA CGM confirms customer data leak incident
CMA CGM shipping line has announced about the leak of some customer contact information including: first and last names, employer, position, business email address and phone number.
Using Sea-Air transport mode to avoid congestion which can lead to... more congestion
Congestion in the supply chain has led to an increase in the 'Sea-Air' mode of transportation, but many people fear that the sudden increase in shipping volume will cause further congestion.
Shipping lines expanding road logistics services may threaten forwarders
The International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA) says shipping lines are giving priority to ocean bookings to forwarders that agree to use their landside logistics services.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 37/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 37/2021.
Shippers hope that more carriers will follow CMA-CGM and Hapag-Lloyd to freeze freight rates.
Increasing market share is a new concern of shipping lines; freight rate freezes are seen as a precursor to a pricing war; Lack of space and equipment remains a major concern for shippers.
Hapag-Lloyd confirms to stop increasing freight rates
Hapag-Lloyd is the second container shipping company to stop increasing container freight rates, following the decision of CMA CGM shipping line.
A record of 56 container ships lined up at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Currently, the number of container ships moored waiting to enter the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach (LA/LB) is nearly double the number of ships being docked.
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