Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI Submit Revised Proposal for ZIM Acquisition
Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI have submitted a revised proposal for the USD 4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM, adding provisions covering control rights, service routes, fleet, personnel and the maritime security of ZIM Israel.
China’s Airfreight E-commerce Volumes Fall 16% in August
Airfreight volumes of e-commerce goods from China fell 16% in August, with shipments to Europe dropping 40% after the EU introduced a EUR 3 customs duty on low-value goods.
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.
COSCO updates sailing schedules of Vietnam-Middle East & Oceania in Sep 2026
COSCO schedules from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan... in Sep/2026 (Download excel file).
Global Container Port Queue Hits 4.3 Million TEU, Surpassing 2022 COVID Peak
Global container vessel congestion reached 4.3 million TEU as of August 24, 2026, eclipsing the 2022 peak in absolute terms. However, as a percentage of total active fleet capacity, queue levels remain below pandemic-era highs.
SITC updates Vietnam-Intra Asia sailing schedules in Sep 2026
SITC schedule for routes from Ho Chi Minh to Intra-Asia countries such as China, Japan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Korea,... in Sep/2026 (Download excel file).
Panama Canal to Cut Daily Transits to 32 from September; Four Carriers Yet to Adjust Published Surcharges
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will reduce the number of vessels permitted to transit the Panama Canal from 36 to 34 per day from September 3, and then to 32 from September 15, 2026, while also postponing two upcoming draft restrictions. Four major carriers have yet to revise their previously announced surcharges.
Shipping Lines Gradually Resume Suez Canal Services as Traffic Reaches Highest Level Since Early 2024
Vessel traffic through the Suez Canal has risen to its highest level since early 2024 as some shipping lines begin returning Asia–Europe services to the Suez–Red Sea route, while security risks in the region remain elevated.
U.S. East Coast Freight Rates $3,334/FEU Higher Than West Coast, Xeneta Recommends Considering Port Diversion
U.S. East Coast freight rates reached USD 10,527/FEU, compared with USD 7,193/FEU for the West Coast as of August 21, 2026, a USD 3,334/FEU difference. Xeneta recommends that shippers consider changing their port of destination.
COSCO and OOCL Increase Capacity on the Mediterranean–West Africa MWAX Service
COSCO Shipping Lines and OOCL have announced the addition of two vessels to the Mediterranean–West Africa Express (MWAX) service, increasing the service frequency to one sailing every 10 days.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 34/2026 | 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 34 (from Aug 17 - Aug 23), 2026.
EUA Prices Hover Around EUR 82/Tonne in Mid-August: A Key Indicator to Watch for Q4/2026 ETS/FuelEU Surcharges
December 2026 EU Allowance (EUA) futures on ICE Endex closed at EUR 81.58/tonne on August 17, 2026, marking their lowest settlement in nearly two weeks. During the preceding week, total trading volume hit 72.4 million tonnes of allowances—the second-lowest weekly volume recorded since early 2026. By the morning of August 18, prices remained 15.30% higher year-over-year, according to TradingEconomics.
Hormuz Strait Vessel Traffic Edges Up After the Weekend
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz edged up to six vessels on August 17 but remained well below the 10-day average, as US-Iran talks continued to struggle to reach an agreement.
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