Hapag-Lloyd Implements $500/TEU Peak Season Surcharge on Asia and Oceania to South Africa Trades
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of USD 500 per TEU across all container equipment moving from Asia and Oceania to South Africa, effective November 3, 2026.
Over 35,000 Containers Await Rail Transport at the Los Angeles–Long Beach Port Complex
Nearly 35,700 import containers were stacked awaiting rail movement across the San Pedro Bay port complex on October 26, 2026, driven by sustained record throughput and a structural shortage of intermodal railcars. Looming strike action by port security guards threatens to place additional operational strain on marine terminals.
COSCO schedules: Vietnam - North America in Nov 2026
The official sailing schedules of COSCO Shipping Lines for routes from Ho Chi Minh / Ba Ria Vung Tau to USA and Canada ports in Nov/2026 (Download excel file).
THE NORTHWEST SEAPORT ALLIANCE HIGHLIGHTS TRANSPACIFIC GATEWAY ADVANTAGES AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS AT NOVEMBER 4 EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE IN HO CHI MINH CITY
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM — The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), the marine cargo operating partnership of the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma, will convene senior supply chain executives, beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), and logistics leaders for an exclusive executive roundtable in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
WorldACD: Chargeable Weight Up 2%, Air Rates Rise 4% in Week 42
The latest market intelligence from WorldACD indicates that the global air cargo market sustained positive growth momentum in Week 42/2026, driven primarily by buoyant liftings out of the Asia-Pacific region.
Nationwide Trucking Strike in Mexico: Supply Chain Disruption Warnings Raised
An indefinite nationwide strike by Mexico’s road freight sector, launched on October 26 amid worsening security concerns, is threatening critical supply chains with severe disruption. The ripple effects on cross-border freight flows are being closely monitored.
Deployed Capacity on Asia–US and Asia–Europe Trades Hits Record Highs Over Golden Week 2026
According to Sea-Intelligence, vessel capacity deployed across the Transpacific and Asia–Europe corridors touched record highs during Golden Week 2026, with the Asia–US West Coast lane alone surging to 393,000 TEU per week.
Hapag-Lloyd Warns of Potential Transport Disruptions in Kenya Due to Heavy Rainfall
Hapag-Lloyd has warned that heavy rainfall and the risk of localized flooding in Kenya during the fourth quarter of 2026 could affect port operations and inland transportation. The carrier has advised customers to take precautionary measures to minimize delays and cargo damage.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 43/2026 | 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 43 (from Oct 19 - Oct 25), 2026.
COSCO updates Vietnam-Intra Asia sailing schedules in Nov 2026
COSCO schedule for routes from Ho Chi Minh to Intra-Asia countries such as China, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Korea, India... in Nov/2026 (Download excel file).
COSCO updates Vietnam-North Europe sailing schedules in Nov 2026
COSCO sailing schedules ex Ho Chi Minh / Vung Tau to European countries such as Netherlands, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium... in Nov/2026 (Download excel file).
COSCO updates sailing schedules of Vietnam - South America & Africa in Nov 2026
COSCO schedule from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria... in Nov/2026 (Download excel file).
COSCO updates sailing schedules of Vietnam-Middle East & Oceania in Nov 2026
COSCO schedules from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan... in Nov/2026 (Download excel file).
SITC updates Vietnam-Intra Asia sailing schedules in Nov 2026
SITC schedule for routes from Ho Chi Minh to Intra-Asia countries such as China, Japan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Korea,... in Nov/2026 (Download excel file).
Panama Canal: Transits Rise 4.1% and Revenue Increases 16.6% in Fiscal 2026
The Panama Canal recorded 13,951 vessel transits in fiscal 2026, up 4.1%, while revenue reached approximately US$6.6 billion, an increase of 16.6% year on year.
Maritime Connectivity: Diverging Port Trends Amid Geopolitical Disruptions
Disruptions in the Middle East are reshaping container shipping networks and connectivity between ports. UNCTAD data for the third quarter of 2026 show that connectivity indices at several ports in West Africa, the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean region have increased compared with pre-crisis levels.
Container Shipping Networks: A Shift Away from Shared Capacity Among Carriers
The number of international container shipping services continues to grow, while the number of carriers offering space on each service is declining. Data from Sea-Intelligence points to a shift in how carriers share vessel capacity, potentially affecting network structures and service connectivity.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 42/2026 | 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 42 (from Oct 12 - Oct 18), 2026.
Hapag-Lloyd to Adjust Six Asia–Europe Services Under Gemini Cooperation from November 2026
From November 2026, Hapag-Lloyd will revise six Far East–Europe services under the Gemini Cooperation, including the Asia South Europe 5 (SE5) service connecting Asia with the Western Mediterranean. The changes will also involve adjustments to port rotations across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
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