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.
Floods in China disrupts supply chains
According to a Resilinc statement, about 30 of more than 1,800 production sites in parts of China such as Anhui, Hubei, Jiangxi and Zhejiang were affected by floods last week and earlier this week. The rainy season in China has started from June 1.
MSC launched an online instant quote system
MSC's Instant Quote function is currently available for shipments from North America to Europe and from Asia to Europe. Through its "myMSC" online account, shippers can receive instant quotes in just a few clicks anytime 24/7.
CEVA targets smaller shippers with online booking and management tools
CEVA Logistics launches a platform that provides instant booking functionality and is manageable by shippers themselves, a step up based on the instant pricing feature they have launched since September 2019.
Things to know about EVFTA Agreement in Vietnam
In addition to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the EVFTA Agreement is an important new generation of free trade agreement to which Vietnam is a party.
Top 10 Vietnam's largest pepper export markets in the first 5 months of 2020
In May 2020, pepper exports to most major markets decreased compared to May 2019, including: the United States, Germany, India, Egypt, UAE, Netherlands, Russia, Pakistan, Philippines; In contrast, the export of pepper to the UK market increased to 54.4% in volume and 41.3% in value.
EVFTA Agreement and predictions from the European import and export market
The study shows that the EVFTA Agreement will increase Vietnam's export turnover to the EU by about 20% by 2020; 42.7% in 2025 and 44.37% in 2030 compared to no agreement.
Container throughput at major Chinese ports increased by 3.4% in early July
In early July, container throughput at eight major Chinese ports increased by 3.4% over the same period last year.
Seafood exports of Vietnam are expected to increase from August 1 when EVFTA takes effect
As of August 1, when the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into effect, about 212 aquatic products have a base tax rate of 0-22%, of which high tax rates are from 6 to 22% will go to 0%.
CMA CGM Group restructures trans-Pacific network
CMA CGM Group has decided to drop its APL brand in the trans-Pacific service network and the French container line will become its exclusive transport brand on this route from October 1, 2020.
Vietnam's exports in the second half of 2020 with much expectation from EVFTA
Trade turnover is expected to grow thanks to taking advantage of the EVFTA, which is expected to come into effect in early August.
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