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.
Prolonged Gulf Crisis Raises Biofouling Risks for Idled Vessels
Vessels remaining at anchor for extended periods in the Gulf face a growing risk of biofouling, potentially affecting fuel consumption, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Safeguarding Your Loading Dock
No matter how thoroughly you follow OSHA's safety training requirements, or how diligently you supplement safety requirements with in-house training and programs, there are still likely to be gaps in your company's loading dock safety efforts.
Boosting Warehouse Productivity
Achieving warehouse productivity goals such as reducing picking times and increasing throughput rates can be challenging.
Leveraging Packaging-On-Demand Solutions
Packaging-on-demand solutions enable businesses
to create cardboard boxes from bulk corrugated material in a variety of sizes -
saving inventory space, and packaging and labor costs.
Protecting the Food Supply Chain
Food producers, distributors, and retailers need
to ensure safe procedures are in place to protect the food they handle. These
supply chain partners need to implement inventory best practices to guarantee
SKUs are in the right store or facility at the right time to better meet
customer service requirements.
Managing Fresh Produce Shipments
With produce’s limited shelf life, on-time delivery takes on increased
importance. These goods must move quickly through the supply chain, as any
delay can result in spoilage and lost revenue.
Mitigating cargo theft risk
Cargo theft continues to be a challenge to shippers, totaling an estimated $145 million in losses each year in North America.
Reducing cargo theft
Cargo theft results in billions of dollars of loss every year in the United States, but taking precautions can minimize the risk.
Preventing Shipment Damage
While it is impossible to prevent every mishap along the supply chain, shippers can take action to reduce product damage and returns.
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