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 - South America & Africa in August 2021
COSCO schedule from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria... (Download excel file).
US FMC investigates eight container shipping lines for congestion surcharges
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched an “Expedited Inquiry” into the operations of eight container shipping lines in relation to “congestion or related surcharges”.
ONE forecasts a profit of 6 billion USD in the first 6 months of the year
Shipping line ONE (Ocean Network Express) recorded a profit of $2.56 billion for the first quarter and forecast an after-tax profit of $6 billion for the first six months of the year.
Maersk reports record business results for Q2 and expects Q3 to be even better
AP Moller Maersk reported unaudited revenue of $14.2 billion, earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization (EBITDA) of $5.1 billion and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of $4.1 billion in the second quarter of 2021, due to increased demand for shipping containers.
Container shipping rates continue to rise
Container freight rates continue to soar as the sector continues to face capacity declines, port congestion and supply chain disruptions.
COSCO schedule: Vietnam - Intra Asia in August 2021
COSCO schedule for routes from Ho Chi Minh to Intra-Asia countries such as China, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Korea, India ... (Download excel file).
COSCO schedules: Vietnam - Europe in August 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 August 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).
Container shipping line alliances have a 5% cancellation rate
According to Drewry, 24 train cancellations between weeks 31 and 34 were announced out of a total of 496 scheduled trains, representing a cancellation rate of 5%.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 30/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 30/2021.
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