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.
Container shipping lines restored 30 sailings on the trans-Pacific (west coast) service for the third quarter
According to analyst Sea-Intelligence, global carriers reinstated sailings on the trans-Pacific (west coast) service in the third quarter because of optimism about peak season demand and the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19).
Forecast of global logistics trend after Covid-19 (Part 2)
Comments in the report of McKinsey and Oxford Economics think that the impact of the crisis will vary significantly depending on the goods (shape, size of goods, storage requirements and specificity in the process). shipping ...) and the time it takes for the supply chain to be interrupted.
Forecast of global logistics trend after Covid-19 (Part 1)
Trade and logistics companies have begun to estimate the consequences of the disease for the whole 2020, with some road, air and sea transport companies reporting a sharp decline compared to the same period in 2019.
Affected by COVID-19, Vietnam still had trade surplus of USD 6.5 billion in the first 7 months
Trade balance of goods in 7 months was estimated at trade surplus of USD 6.5 billion, much higher than USD 1.7 billion in the same period last year.
Strike at the port of Montreal in Canada
The Marine Employers Association (MEA) in the Port of Montreal in Canada said the strike began on July 27, at 7 am local time and continued until 7 am on July 31.
The Port of Rotterdam decreased 9.1% of cargo volume in the first half of 2020
The Port of Rotterdam has reported a 9.1% drop in cargo volumes in the first half of 2020 due to the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Vietnam's rice exports surpassed Thailand to rank 2nd in the world
In the first 5 months, Thailand exported only 2.57 million tons of rice, while Vietnam reached nearly 2.9 million tons. As such, Vietnam has risen to the second position, only after India in terms of rice export volume.
Hapag-Lloyd: Increasing rates from East Asia to Australia, the US and Canada from September 1
According to Hapag-Lloyd, this GRI is needed to make sure that it can continue to offer the quality service to its customers.
Cargo volume at Panama ports increased by 13.7% in the first half of 2020
In the first half of 2020, cargo throughput at Panama ports increased by 13.7% to 3.8 million tons from the same period last year. While the first half of 2019, the growth in cargo volume was only 0.6%.
MSC launched a new service and upgraded four other services to the intra-Asia market
MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) - the second largest container shipping company in the world - has just announced the launch of a new service and upgrade of four existing shipping services to expand its intra-Asia market.
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