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.
THE Alliance merging services and blanking 28 sailings in May and June
THE Alliance has set out capacity cuts for May and June, including service mergers, suspensions, and blanked sailings due to reduced demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main container shipping lines may lose about US $ 23 billion in 2020 if the situation is worst
The impact of the new Corona virus (COVID-19) could cost major shipping lines up to $ 23 billion in 2020 under the "worst" scenario, according to Sea-Intelligence analyst.
Kuehne + Nagel launches an online quotation platform for intra-Asian shippers
Kuehne + Nagel has launched a new online logistics platform to meet the needs of shippers in Asia.
ONE, Maersk and MSC to Suspend China-Australia (CAE) Service
Due to the impact of COVID-19, Ocean Network Express (ONE) suspended the China-Australia service (CAE) which is jointly operated with Maersk and MSC.
Shipping company ONE issues its first electronic Bill of lading
Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world's sixth largest container carrier by TEU capacity, has released its first Electronic Bill of Lading.
The 2M Alliance cuts its transpacific capacity
Maersk Line and MSC - of the 2M Alliance - will suspend a weekly service from North Asia to the US West Coast and a weekly service from South Asia to the US East Coast for the rest of the quarter. They will also cancel individual additional sailings to North America.
Shipping lines assist importers to minimize container demurrage charges
Predicting congestion at ports around the globe because shippers do not accept imported goods, container lines are introducing policies to support shippers to reduce container storage charges by allowing shippers to store containers at their yards.
THE Alliance blanks 20 sailings due to a sharp drop in demand by COVID-19
The Alliance has announced a sharp reduction of 20 sailings starting from the rest of this week and the next four weeks to cope with the sharp decline in demand. predicted by the Corona virus pandemic (COVID-19).
North American importers cut back and delayed goods from Asia
Shippers are increasingly reducing and delaying ocean shipments from China to North America. This change is a major contradiction compared to just a few weeks before shippers are looking to speed up shipments through the supply chain to replenish already depleted inventory made by China.
The 2M Alliance cuts down Asia-Europe shipping services significantly
Maersk and MSC - the world's two largest shipping lines and the two main partners of the 2M alliance - have made sharp cuts in services on Asia-Europe shipping routes due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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