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.
Analysts predict container freight rates from Asia to Mediterranean could hit US$20,000
According to Sea-Intelligence Consulting, if per nautical mile rates reach peak levels as seen during the pandemic, spot container rates for the Shanghai to Genoa route could increase to $21,600 per 40ft container.
MSC launches new service connecting China and Vietnam directly to Europe
MSC shipping line launches new Britannia service, directly connecting China and Vietnam to the UK and main ports in Europe.
Suez Canal revenue plummets nearly 50% due to Red Sea crisis
Egypt's Suez Canal revenue has nearly decreased this year after Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping caused many ships to divert ships past the Cape of Good Hope.
Maersk announces PSS implementation from South East Asia to Australia
Maersk will amend and implement the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from South East Asia to Australia from 1 July 2024.
Signs show that container freight rates are slowing down
Container shipping consultancy Xeneta said that although global spot rates were rising further, the rate of increase had slowed compared to the increases seen in May and early June.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 24/2024
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week 24/2024.
Shippers' Concerns Rise Amid Strike Threat from U.S. East Coast Port Union
Labor negotiations at ports on the East Coast and the Gulf Coast are a new potential risk for retailers, manufacturers and shippers who are already struggling with the deadline. Shipping is longer and costs are higher.
Container Freight Rates for China-Europe Exports Expected to Surpass $10,000
Freight forwarders in Europe are predicting that container freight rates for exports from Asia to Europe would exceed the milestone of $10,000/40ft in July 2024.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 23/2024
International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week 23/2024.
Singapore reopens disused container terminals to ease port congestion
Closed container terminals in Singapore's city center have been temporarily reopened to ease the backlog of ships loading and unloading cargo at the world's second-largest port.
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