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.
US Container Imports Reach 2.6 Million TEU, Third-Highest Volume on Record
US container imports rose 3.8% in August to more than 2.6 million TEU, while major ports continued to face pressure on handling capacity and cargo processing times.
Ports in South Africa disrupted by violence
Ports at Durban and Richards Bay, and a rail connecting Durban with Gauteng province, where Johannesburg's harbor is located, have been disrupted by days of violence in South Africa.
Container throughput at Panama ports increased by 8.8% in the first 5 months of the year
According to statistics from the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), container cargo throughput at Panama's ports increased by 8.8% to 2.01 million TEU from January to May 2021 compared to same period last year.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 28/2021)
Update on the container shipping and international logistics market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 28/2021.
CNC launches NKT service connecting Korea, China, Thailand and Vietnam
CNC Line announced the launch of a new shipping service called "New Korea Thailand", abbreviated as NKT, connecting Korea, China, Thailand and Vietnam.
Maersk and JinkoSolar signed a strategic cooperation agreement
Chinese solar panel manufacturer JinkoSolar has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Maersk.
Container Applications (Vietnam) launched container sales channel
Container Applications (Vietnam) - A member of Container Applications International LLC. NYSE: CAI - launched container sales channel.
Why does Singapore still maintain its position as the world's leading port despite the pandemic?
With excellent shipping services and a very well-supported shipping business environment, the Port of Singapore has maintained its No. 1 position in the Xinhua-Baltic International Maritime Center Development Index (ISCD).
Port of Singapore continues to be the world's No. 1 maritime hub for the eighth consecutive year
The Port of Singapore continues to maintain its leading position according to the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Center Development (ISCD) Index as the world's No. eighth year in a row.
Air freight rates skyrocketed due to the difficulties of sea freight
Forwarders have said that a spike in demand for air freight will set a record very soon.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 27/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 27/2021.
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