Mega-Container Vessels Return to the Suez Canal Despite Persistent Red Sea Risks
Despite ongoing maritime security concerns across the Red Sea, the number of ultra-large container vessels transiting the Suez Canal surged to 166 ships in the third quarter of 2026. Maritime consultancy Drewry notes that this pivot is driven not merely by voyage economics, but by broader network optimization and fleet capacity utilization.
Ship Recycling Activity Drops to More Than 50-Year Low as Global Fleet Faces Rapid Aging
Demolition volumes have hovered at multi-decade lows for five consecutive years, allowing more than 340 million GT of commercial tonnage to cross the 20-year threshold as lucrative trading earnings keep aging ships at sea.
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.
Container throughput at Panama ports increased by 8.8% in the first 5 months of the year
According to statistics from the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), container cargo throughput at Panama's ports increased by 8.8% to 2.01 million TEU from January to May 2021 compared to same period last year.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 28/2021)
Update on the container shipping and international logistics market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 28/2021.
Maersk and JinkoSolar signed a strategic cooperation agreement
Chinese solar panel manufacturer JinkoSolar has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Maersk.
Why does Singapore still maintain its position as the world's leading port despite the pandemic?
With excellent shipping services and a very well-supported shipping business environment, the Port of Singapore has maintained its No. 1 position in the Xinhua-Baltic International Maritime Center Development Index (ISCD).
Port of Singapore continues to be the world's No. 1 maritime hub for the eighth consecutive year
The Port of Singapore continues to maintain its leading position according to the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Center Development (ISCD) Index as the world's No. eighth year in a row.
Air freight rates skyrocketed due to the difficulties of sea freight
Forwarders have said that a spike in demand for air freight will set a record very soon.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 27/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 27/2021.
Explosion from a container ship at Dubai's Jebel Ali port
Fire breaks out aboard a container ship in the port of Jebel Ali after an explosion rocked the city of Dubai.
Container supply chain disruptions could affect shipments until Christmas
Although the Ever Given vessel can resume sailing from the Suez Canal and Yantian Port has returned to service, China's Covid-19 control efforts could affect shipments until Christmas, Project44 warns.
Profits of container shipping lines can reach 100 billion USD in 2021
In a year when container freight rates have tripled, and Drewry forecasts that shipping lines could have full-year profits in excess of $100 billion.
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