ClarkSea Index Sets Fifth Consecutive Record as Daily Vessel Earnings Reach $84,951
The ClarkSea Index rose 12% in a week to $84,951 per day, setting a new record for the fifth consecutive week. Earnings in the crude tanker segment surged, while other shipping segments posted mixed results.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 41/2026 | 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 41 (from Oct 5 - Oct 11), 2026.
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.
Port of Los Angeles intends new plans for empty container fees
The Port of Los Angeles now intends to begin charging shipping lines for empty containers that stay at ports for nine days or more.
Shipping lines encroach into the aviation industry, 'a kick in the face' for those that won't change
Maersk and CMA CGM are establishing one-stop solutions to appeal to large shippers. If shippers use Maersk's services, the carrier also expects shippers to use other integrated services, including
Maersk forecasts a serious lack of space before the Lunar New Year
Maersk shipping line said spaces will remain severely shortage until the Lunar New Year due to capacity constraints and sailing delays.
FedEx forecasts air freight capacity will continue to short in 2022
FedEx forecasts that next year's air freight capacity will continue to be difficult to secure, with tight spaces and multiple supply chain issues in the face of strong demand pressure.
Schedule reliability below 40% in 2021, Maersk stays on top
According to analysts of Sea-Intelligence, the reliability of the container shipping schedule is in the range of 33% - 40% for the whole year of 2021.
CU Lines and two other shipping lines launch VGX service connecting Vietnam, Thailand and Middle East
CU Lines (CUL) along with Global Feeder Shipping (GFS) and Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) are about to launch VGX (Vietnam-Gulf Express) service, directly connecting Vietnam and Thailand and the Middle East region.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 51/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 51/2021.
Maersk acquires LF Logistics from Li & Fung for $3.6 billion to expand Asian market
AP Moller - Maersk continues to expand further into the supply chain, with the acquisition of the logistics business of Li & Fung Group (LF Logistics) in a $3.6 billion deal.
Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach continue to postpone the application of container dwell fee
The Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach have continued to postpone the application of the new "container dwell fee" for the sixth consecutive week.
Freight rates for intra-Asia routes skyrocketed
Intra-Asia shipping routes, from China to Vietnam, Thailand, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, are all seeing high demand, as factories in the region have recently reopened after shutdowns and need more raw materials from China.
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