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.
CMA CGM begins to recover container volumes in China
CMA CGM said there was a recovery in production from the Chinese market after the Corona virus (COVID-19) hit the country in February.
Ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach warns shipping volumes from Asia could fall even further
Ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach said declining cargo volumes in the coming months could be even more severe in February if the 2019 Corona disease (COVID-19) spread more widely in Asia.
Corona Virus interferes with K+N's acquisition of Asia market
Kuehne + Nagel is actively targeting growth in Asia and CEO Detlef Trefzger believes that the region will remain the center of global economic development despite the negative effects of the epidemic Corona virus 2019 (COVID-19) in the aviation and maritime markets.
China's top container ports experienced a 19.8% drop in volume in February
After container volumes of China's top eight container ports fell by 19.8% in February, the number of containers in circulation began to increase last week.
How are global supply chains managing the Corona virus?
More and more companies are affected by the deadly virus, as many organizations around the world fear that the epidemic situation could get worse. Supply Chain Digital Magazine is observing how the three global companies are responding to the Corona virus outbreak.
CMA CGM updates its operating situation in China due to COVID-19 impact (#No. 6)
Following the final announcement of CMA CGM on February 18, 2020, CMA CGM wants to update customers about their operating arrangements due to the situation of COVID-19 developing in mainland China.
US exporters are warned of a shortage of empty containers
Shipping lines are warning US exporters that Chinese factories were paralyzed for the third week in a row and carriers announced more than 80 trains were canceled in February and March, a shortage. Empty containers starting to appear within the United States will increase in the coming weeks.
Maersk Shipping: Corona Virus has a big impact on income
AP Moller - Maersk Group announced improved earnings and free cash flow in 2019, despite weaker market conditions and global container shipping growth of only 1.4%.
Wan Hai Lines and Interasia launch southern China - Southeast Asia service
Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines and Japan's Interasia Lines will launch a new service connecting the Pearl River Delta ports with Vietnam and Thailand, based on signals of growing container volume from markets. emerging Southeast Asia.
Air freight rates skyrocket following demand for aid in the Corona virus epidemic
Air freight rates are rising sharply on the East-West main routes due to emergency shipments to China filled with medical supplies and aid goods after the order to suspend most passenger flights. in the context of the outbreak of Corona virus (COVID-19).
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