Mega-Container Vessels Return to the Suez Canal Despite Persistent Red Sea Risks
14-10-2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
08-10-2026
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.
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Around 12% of Global Containership Capacity Affected by Port Congestion
07-10-2026
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
05-10-2026
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.
MSC about to overtake Maersk at the top of the box rankings
22-02-2021
For the first time in more than a quarter of a century, Maersk is on track to lose its position as the world's largest container shipping company.
Yang Ming offers online quotes and reservations tools
25-11-2020
Yang Ming has just become the latest container shipping line to provide customers with online quotation and reservation tools.
FMC investigates container demurrage charges
23-11-2020
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is preparing to take action to address the congestion conundrum and on-road charges being charged to shippers, truckers and freight forwarders at ports of the United States.
A wave of Asian imports flooded many US ports, adding to costs
23-11-2020
The wave of imports flooded the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports has spread to other ports, causing delays and higher costs for importers.
Container shipping rates soar
19-11-2020
Global container shipping rates have risen to record levels due to spike in storage demand in the United States and Europe, shortage of containers at export hubs and changes in shipping flows due to the Corona virus pandemic.
MSC may soon overtake Maersk to stay at the top of the liner rankings
17-11-2020
Maersk, the world's largest carrier for the past quarter century, may soon lose the number 1 position in the ranking of global shipping lines to its alliance partner - MSC.
Trump for tankers, Biden for boxes and dry bulk: VesselsValue
04-11-2020
VesselsValue’s chief strategy officer Adrian Economakis has become the latest analyst to give his verdict on what today’s US presidential election means for international shipping, broadly stating that a win for the current incumbent of the White House, Donald Trump, favours the tanker trades, while a Joe Biden victory ought to be welcomed by dry bulker and container shipowners.
Serious shortage of empty containers for coffee exports in Brazil
02-11-2020
Brazilian coffee producers that are experiencing a bountiful harvest have struggled to bring their beans to market due to a serious shortage of container equipment underway on shipping routes from the East Coast Southeast America to Asia.
Hapag-Lloyd announced to delay applying General rate increase from East Asia to USA and Canada
30-10-2020
Hapag-Lloyd has informed to its customers that it will delay the application of a general rate increase (GRI) on 1 November 2020 on its eastbound routes from East Asia to all USA and Canadian ports.
Damco merging with Maersk poses a threat to digitally deficient NVOs and carriers
26-10-2020
The merger of Damco into Maersk, the world's largest shipping company, brings Damco forwarding services into its own services, poised to disrupt shipping and logistics.
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