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.
Ocean Alliance unveils Day 4 Product
CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen and OOCL signed today (January 9, 2020) the launch of Ocean Alliance Day 4 Product, which will start in April 2020.
APL to apply surcharge in February
APL will apply the following Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) with effect from 1 February 2020 until further notice, for the service scope stated below.
CMA CGM announces PSS from Asia
CMA CGM announces the following Peak Season Surcharge, applicable until further notice:
Hapag-Lloyd announces fresh rates
Hapag-Lloyd announces the following Ocean Tariff rates for all cargoes in 20’ and 40’ General Purpose (incl. High Cube Containers) on the westbound trade from East Asia to North Europe
Hapag-Lloyd announces new GRI from East Asia
Hapag-Lloyd announces new GRI from East Asia
CMA CGM announces fresh rates from Asia
Below you can find the new applicable CMA CGM Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates(*) as follows :
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