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.
DSV removes Panalpina name from its company name 'DSV Panalpina A/S'
DSV has decided to remove the Panalpina name from its company name after acquiring the Swiss-based forwarding company 2 years ago.
CMA CGM decided to stop increasing all spot container freight rates
As freight rates have risen to sky-high levels and to support customers, CMA CGM has taken the decision to suspend spot freight rate increases immediately until February 1, 2022.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 36/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 36/2021.
Evergreen orders 24 new container ships
Evergreen Marine Corporation has ordered 24 container ships with Chinese shipbuilder CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
Empty containers seriously congested at US West Coast ports when congestion is at a record level
CAx data reveals 60% increase in the inbound outbound ratio at the ports of US West Coast, surpassing the pre-covid levels, indicating that there is excessive stress on the ports.
No signs of improving port congestion in the US, fearing that it will last until the end of 2022
With the rapid increase in consumer and industrial demand, the volume of imported goods of this country increased exponentially. US ports are currently facing their worst congestion ever.
COSCO schedules: Vietnam - South America & Africa in September 2021
COSCO schedule from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria... (Download excel file).
COSCO schedules: Vietnam - Middle East & Oceania in September 2021
COSCO schedules from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan... (Download excel file).
Chittagong port's container handling volumes skyrocketed
The port of Chittagong's container handling activity increased sharply in August compared to July as global trade recovered.
Shippers face difficulties while container shipping lines' profits skyrocket
Importers and exporters are facing a deadlocked container shipping market as shipping capacity has not kept pace with demand and escalation of freight rates are beyond the reach of many SMEs.
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