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.
Strait of Hormuz Maritime Routes Remain Restricted Despite Ceasefire Agreement
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains practically restricted. Major container lines continue to avoid routing through the region due to security risks, while supply chains face the threat of new US tariffs and CMA CGM's strategic move to reroute via the Suez Canal.
Gulf Tensions: Iran Unilaterally Reconfigures Maritime Routes Through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's maritime authority has issued a new Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Strait of Hormuz to counter the risk of naval mines. This move directly invalidates the international transit corridor established by the IMO, simultaneously placing commercial vessels under the strict control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Panama Canal Dispute Escalates: Hutchison Officially Initiates Arbitration Against Maersk
The legal battle surrounding port operations at the Panama Canal is taking a sharp and intensified turn as Panama Ports Company (PPC) officially files an arbitration claim against ocean carrier Maersk. This conflict is no longer confined to corporate entities, as it has begun to trigger profound reactions from Beijing.
US Gulf to West Coast South America Trade: Maersk Officially Implements Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)
Effective May 6, 2026, Maersk is officially implementing a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of up to $300/FEU for dry containers moving from the US Gulf Coast to the West Coast of South America. This move comes with strict regulations regarding exemptions and price calculation dates between FMC and non-FMC trades.
Ocean Freight Market Stalls: Overcapacity Outweighs the 'Hormuz Shock'
Spot container freight rates on the East-West trades are moving sideways as overcapacity and weakening demand outweigh the upward momentum from the Hormuz crisis. This backdrop is forcing ocean carriers to pivot to an "ultra-short-term" pricing strategy to hedge against volume drop risks and volatile bunker surcharges.
FMC Rejects Maersk's Emergency Bunker Surcharge Request for the Second Time
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) continues to reject Maersk's request to bypass the 30-day notice period for its Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS). This move demands cost transparency and prevents the risk of profiteering amid surging VLSFO prices driven by the Gulf conflict.
CMA CGM Kribi: First Western Vessel to Transit Hormuz Amid US-Iran Tensions
The Malta-flagged container ship CMA CGM Kribi has set a milestone as the first Western European vessel to safely transit the Strait of Hormuz since its blockade, amid France's staunch opposition to US military strategy in the region.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 14/2026 | 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 14 (from Mar 30 - Apr 05), 2026.
Tariffs and Demand Reshape Cold Chain Strategies
Tariff fluctuations, policy risks, and shifting consumer demand are forcing businesses to restructure their cold supply chains, pivoting toward resilience and automation.
Gulf Conflict: Air Freight Rates Soar Despite Flat Volumes
Supply chain disruptions driven by the Iran conflict continued to push global air freight rates higher in Week 12, despite flat volumes. Pressures from tightened capacity, cargo backlogs, and escalating fuel costs are projected to persist.
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