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.
Up to 59% of the total US container exports are empty
According to MarketWatch Data, up to 12.1 million empty containers were exported from the US by the end of October 2021, up 46.2% compared to 2020 and 37.8% compared to 2019.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 50/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 50/2021.
The number of container blank sailings on the Asia - US West Coast service is up to 28%
Blanked sailings of container lines account for about a quarter of all sailings on the Asia- US West Coast shipping route due to port congestion and delays.
Hapag-Lloyd agreement to provide stable space for Hankook tires until 2024
Global port congestion and record-high freight rates, due to a global container shortage, prompted Hankook to sign a long-term contract with Hapag-Lloyd.
Port of Rotterdam sets new tariffs for the next three years
The Association of Rotterdam Shipbrokers (VRC) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have signed an agreement on port tariff schedules for the next three years.
Air freight rates hit record highs
Air freight rates around the world have surged to record levels as shippers try to meet soaring demand over the upcoming Christmas season.
Maersk Spot restricts NAC booking, opportunities for small forwarding companies to have more customers
Rumors that Maersk will restrict some bookings from January 1 could represent a "big opportunity" for small forwarders to win over large multinational competitors.
Forwarders fear and 'don't have no clue' about freight rates next year
Spot container freight rates are picking up again on most routes, with a big spike expected in January ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.
Lego is about to build a new factory worth 1 billion USD in Vietnam
The Lego maker on Wednesday said it plans to build a new factory in Vietnam to meet rapidly growing demand for children's colored plastic bricks across Asia.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 49/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 49/2021.
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