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.
IMO Tightens Ship Registration Guidelines Amid a Wave of Fraudulent Flagging
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted new guidelines to enhance transparency and combat a severe rise in fraudulent flag registrations that threaten global maritime security.
Hormuz Crisis: Top Global Shipping Lines Demand Absolute Guarantees of Safe Passage
Despite a temporary ceasefire agreement, CEOs from leading global maritime conglomerates assert they will not send their fleets back to the Gulf until there are practical guarantees of safe passage, amid lingering mine risks and toll demands.
Hormuz Tensions: IRGC Claims Seizure of Two MSC Containerships in Retaliation Against US
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the seizure of two MSC-linked containerships in the Strait of Hormuz. The move, framed as retaliation for the US blockade, has pushed regional maritime security risks to a state of high alert.
CMA CGM Announces FAK Rate Increase on the Asia-Mediterranean Trade Lane Starting May 2026
CMA CGM has announced the implementation of new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from Asian ports to the Mediterranean region, effective May 15, 2026. The highest adjustment reaches $7,200/FEU for the Algeria route, aimed at ensuring network operational efficiency.
Hormuz Fertilizer Supply Chain Disruption: A Cascading Shock to Global Shipping and Agricultural Economics
The Hormuz chokepoint is 'freezing' 24% of the global bulk fertilizer supply. This shock not only ignites an input cost crisis but also directly threatens macro food security and inflation.
Red Sea Crisis Reshapes the Global Air Freight Network Structure
As security risks in the Red Sea escalate, shipping lines are forced to reroute, steering clear of the Suez Canal in favor of the longer voyage around the Cape of Good Hope. This move adds up to two weeks to transit times, creating a massive shift in logistics strategy and placing air freight at center stage to maintain the seamless flow of global goods.
Maersk Middle East Operations Update: New Restrictions and Emergency Freight Surcharges Applied
Amid escalating security tensions in the Middle East, Maersk has officially announced a series of emergency measures, including bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, imposing sweeping booking restrictions, and implementing a new Emergency Freight Surcharge.
The Unprecedented Plight of Seafarers in the Hormuz Crisis
Beyond the economic toll, the crisis at the Strait of Hormuz is pushing thousands of seafarers into a state of 'de facto captivity,' facing depleted essential supplies and psychological exhaustion, setting a dark precedent for the maritime industry.
Directly Connect with 500+ Verified Suppliers from Vietnam and Asia at Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2026
Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2026 serves as a golden opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to gain direct access to over 12,000 international buyers and achieve breakthroughs in the export market.
Hormuz Crisis Reaches Boiling Point: US Navy Opens Fire to Intercept Vessel, Iran Establishes Toll Corridor
The Strait of Hormuz crisis has escalated severely following an incident where the US Navy opened fire to intercept an Iranian container ship, while Tehran unilaterally established a "toll corridor" in defiance of international sanctions.
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