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.
COSCO schedules: Vietnam - Middle East & Oceania in June 2021
COSCO schedules from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan... (Download excel file).
3 Korean shipping lines open a new shipping service to Vietnam
Korean container shipping lines including: KMTC Line, Namsung Shipping and CK Line jointly launched a new shipping service connecting Korea with Vietnam from May 26.
Explosion engulfs the X-Press Pearl and its crew evacuated
The explosion aboard the smoldering X-Press Pearl caused the fire to flare up again on board with the crew now being evacuated for their own safety, while two crewmembers were injured in the explosion on May 25 morning.
Ever Given shipowner blames SCA for Suez canal blockage
The owner of the Ever Given ship, which ran aground in the Suez Canal in March, blamed the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) for the accident and demanded an initial compensation of $100,000 for the detention of the ship.
CU Lines upgrades its Asia-Europe service
CU Lines has started to increase the frequency and capacity of its Asia-Europe service starting from June.
Container throughput at China's main ports up 15% in April
Container throughput at China's eight major ports rose 15% year-on-year at the end of April, with container exports up 17.5%, according to statistics from the China Seaports Association.
Soaring revenue brings record profits for HMM
HMM reported its highest-ever operating profit for Q1 2021 with strong increases in volumes and freight rates.
Evergreen's revenue up 35 percent in Q1
Evergreen's revenue was up 35% to TW$64.69 billion (US$2.27 billion), according to preliminary unaudited figures disclosed on 6 May.
Maersk forecasts that 2021 profits could double the target
Maersk forecasts that its full-year net profit could be twice as high as previous estimates, reaching between USD 9 billion and USD 11 billion.
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