Ocean Shipping Disruptions and Tariff Uncertainties Drive Incremental Air Freight Demand in Q4
Persistent maritime bottlenecks alongside looming tariff shifts could trigger an ocean-to-air modal shift through the fourth quarter, as high-tech hardware, semiconductors, and year-end retail volumes place added strain on key Asian export gateways, according to Dimerco.
MSC and ONE to Continue Ipanema Service Under New VSA from April 2027
MSC and Ocean Network Express (ONE) will continue operating the Ipanema service connecting Asia and the East Coast of South America under a new vessel sharing agreement (VSA) from April 2027, following Hapag-Lloyd’s withdrawal from the existing agreement.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Expands Asia-Pacific Service Network
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings is reinforcing its regional footprint across the Asia-Pacific through synchronized service rollouts across its dual liner brands, COSCO SHIPPING Lines and OOCL, integrating new feeder loops, hinterland intermodal corridors, and AI-driven digital tools.
Around 12% of Global Containership Capacity Affected by Port Congestion
Around 12% of global containership capacity is currently affected by port congestion, the highest level in four years, as schedule disruptions and vessel bunching reduce the effective capacity available to shippers.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 40/2026 | 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 40 (from Sep 28 - Oct 4), 2026.
CMA CGM Completes $1.4 Billion Acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain
CMA CGM has completed its $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain, significantly expanding CEVA Logistics’ contract logistics operations and strengthening its supply chain capabilities in North America.
Sea-Intelligence: Global Schedule Reliability Falls to Lowest Level Since 2022
Sea-Intelligence’s August 2026 GLP report shows global schedule reliability falling to 49.9%, the lowest level since September 2022, while average vessel delays increased to 6.81 days.
Hapag-Lloyd Steps Up Talks with Israel, Details Revised ZIM Proposal
Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI have provided further details of their revised proposal for the ZIM transaction, including an additional Asia service, investment in Israel’s maritime workforce and stronger protection mechanisms under the Golden Share.
IATA Calls for Stronger Controls on Dangerous Goods Across the Air Cargo Supply Chain
IATA is calling on stakeholders across the air cargo supply chain to adopt a multilayered approach to controlling undeclared or misdeclared dangerous goods, rather than relying primarily on security screening.
Potential Impact of ILA Strike
The looming possibility of an ILA strike on the US East Coast raises concerns about significant disruptions to container volumes and port operations, with potential long-term consequences for cargo clearance and supply chain stability.
SITC TRUCKING - Container transport service in the Northern region
SITC TRUCKING service has been established to meet the demand for freight transport across the provinces and cities in the Northern and Central regions of Vietnam; aiming to become the most prestigious and professional transport company.
Explosion and fire on MSC container ship at Colombo port
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said the fire that broke out on board the MSC Capetown III on Sunday has been successfully extinguished.
Yang Ming’s Vessel Explosion Raises Serious Maritime Safety Concerns
The explosion on board the Yang Ming’s vessel YM Mobility at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has raised concerns about the safety of container shipping and could impact operations at one of China's most important ports.
Yang Ming Explosion Reportedly Linked to Container Booked by HMM
The explosion on Yang Ming's YM Mobility is believed to have involved a container booked by HMM, causing an estimated $9.5 million in damage and leaving the ship in need of repairs for at least three months.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 32/2024
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week 32/2024.
Container Explodes on Yang Ming Ship in Ningbo Port
A container ship operated by Yang Ming has suffered an explosion at the port of Ningbo, China, initially determined to be caused by a container explosion carrying dangerous goods.
COSCO SHIPPING Promotes Digitalization
COSCO SHIPPING promotes the application of IoT technology, blockchain and smart solutions to optimize the supply chain and improve safety and efficiency in cargo transportation.
Sea-Intelligence Sees No Signs of Sudden US Spending Boom
US consumer spending data shows no recent spike, suggesting the early peak season for container shipping may be driven by pre-emptive imports rather than increased demand.
Euroseas Reports Positive First Half Results
Euroseas reported positive first half 2024 results, with revenue and profit growth, while also identifying potential challenges and opportunities in the future of the container shipping market.
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