Hapag-Lloyd CEO: Container Shipping Demand Remains Resilient Amid Geopolitical Volatility
Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen says container shipping demand is holding up better than expected, while the conflict in the Middle East, rising operating costs and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of Red Sea services continue to create challenges for the market.
US Container Imports Reach 2.6 Million TEU, Third-Highest Volume on Record
US container imports rose 3.8% in August to more than 2.6 million TEU, while major ports continued to face pressure on handling capacity and cargo processing times.
Prolonged Gulf Crisis Raises Biofouling Risks for Idled Vessels
Vessels remaining at anchor for extended periods in the Gulf face a growing risk of biofouling, potentially affecting fuel consumption, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
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COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Begins A-Share Listing Process in Shanghai
COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry has begun preparations for an A-share listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, as the company continues to expand its shipbuilding, repair and conversion operations.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 37/2026 | 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 37 (from Sep 07 - Sep 13), 2026.
US-Iran Conflict Puts Growing Pressure on Maritime Operations in the Strait of Hormuz
The US-Iran conflict is driving an increase in attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while VLCC rates on the Middle East–China route are approaching USD 800,000 per day.
18 Maritime Nations Warn of a “Structural Shift” in Global Trade
The 18-member Consultative Shipping Group (CSG) has warned that conflicts, trade barriers and the growing use of “shadow fleets” are increasing fragmentation and risks across global maritime trade.
Rotterdam World Gateway Completes €500 Million Financing for Expansion Project
Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) has completed financing for the final phase of its €500 million container terminal expansion project at Maasvlakte 2, with the overall expansion set to increase annual capacity to 5 million TEU.
Hapag-Lloyd to increase rates from East Asia
Hapag-Lloyd to increase rates from East Asia
APL adds Lunar New Year blank sailings
Following its last advisory on 3 January 2020, APL announces that additional void sailings will be implemented on its Asia-North America services, as below, to ensure balance between supply and demand during the Lunar New Year period.
Ocean Alliance unveils Day 4 Product
CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen and OOCL signed today (January 9, 2020) the launch of Ocean Alliance Day 4 Product, which will start in April 2020.
APL to apply surcharge in February
APL will apply the following Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) with effect from 1 February 2020 until further notice, for the service scope stated below.
CMA CGM announces PSS from Asia
CMA CGM announces the following Peak Season Surcharge, applicable until further notice:
Hapag-Lloyd announces fresh rates
Hapag-Lloyd announces the following Ocean Tariff rates for all cargoes in 20’ and 40’ General Purpose (incl. High Cube Containers) on the westbound trade from East Asia to North Europe
Hapag-Lloyd announces new GRI from East Asia
Hapag-Lloyd announces new GRI from East Asia
CMA CGM announces fresh rates from Asia
Below you can find the new applicable CMA CGM Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates(*) as follows :
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