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.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 39/2026 | 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 39 (from Sep 21 - Sep 27), 2026.
US Shippers Expand Port-to-Inland Connectivity to Diversify Supply Chain Risks
US shippers are strengthening connections between seaports and inland destinations to diversify supply chain risks, reduce trucking distances and make greater use of rail capacity.
Adani Ports: Profits Surge Amid Early Warnings of a 2027 Slowdown
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) — India's leading private port operator — has just reported a 20% growth in core profit for the recent quarter. However, the conglomerate also issued a warning regarding a growth deceleration in fiscal year 2027 due to the impacts of US tariff policies and the conflict in Iran.
Fuel Price Shock from Iran Tensions: Major Air Cargo Carriers Trigger Surcharges
Geopolitical conflicts in Iran and the fallout from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are driving aviation fuel prices to record highs. To cope with the wave of cost volatility, a host of industry giants—including United Cargo, Air Canada Cargo, and Cathay Cargo—have been forced to trigger and adjust emergency surcharges.
FMC Chair Pushes Alternatives to IMO's Net Zero Framework, Resolutely Blocking a 'Global Carbon Tax'
US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chair Laura DiBella has made strategic interventions at the IMO's MEPC 84 session, seeking alternatives to the Net Zero Framework (NZF)—a proposal widely viewed as imposing a "global carbon tax" on shipping.
Two Months of Hormuz Closure: A Mixed Picture for the Liquid Bulk Market
Two months after the conflict erupted at the Strait of Hormuz, the global liquid bulk shipping market is witnessing a stark divergence, with freight rates for VLGCs and Product Tankers surging while VLCCs stall.
China Launches World's Largest Electric Container Ship: A Decarbonization Milestone for the Maritime Industry
Marking a historic milestone in maritime decarbonization efforts, China has officially commenced commercial operations of its 10,000-ton-class pure electric smart container ship, setting a new standard for zero-emission operations along critical coastal routes.
Hapag-Lloyd Implements New Emergency Surcharge on Southern Europe Feeder Routes Amid Cost Pressures
Ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has officially announced the implementation of an Emergency Operations Charge (EOO/EOD) for feeder services across Southern Europe and adjacent regions due to mounting fuel cost pressures.
UNCTAD and Singapore Partner to Drive Sustainable Maritime Transition
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have established a strategic partnership to accelerate decarbonization and enhance the resilience of the global maritime supply chain.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 17/2026 | 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 17 (from Apr 20 - Apr 26), 2026.
COSCO Shipping and Sepetiba Tecon Sign 10-Year Agreement: Elevating the Brazil-China Trade Route
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers (South America) and the Port of Sepetiba Tecon have officially signed a 10-year commercial agreement, marking a strategic turning point aimed at expanding the logistics service chain on the critical Brazil-China trade route.
Ocean Freight Surcharges Soar Amid Hormuz Crisis: Massive Pressure on Contract Negotiation Season
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is driving up crude oil prices, forcing shipping lines to universally apply emergency surcharges and creating immense pressure on annual ocean freight contract negotiations between shippers and carriers.
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