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.
Hormuz Shock: Over 204,000 TEUs at Risk of Being 'Trapped', Specter of Empty Container Shortages Returns to Asia
A network stress test by Sea-Intelligence indicates that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trap up to 204,000 TEUs of deep-sea capacity. This bottleneck not only paralyzes neighboring transshipment ports but also threatens to deprive Far East export hubs of their vital supply of empty containers.
CMA CGM's Pivot: Repatriating Fleet Under the French Flag as a Billion-Dollar US Pledge Remains in Limbo
CMA CGM unexpectedly announced it will flag a series of 24,000 TEU mega-ships under the French registry, pivoting away from its previous billion-dollar investment pledge to the US maritime industry, amid a reported profit decline in 2025.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 11/2026 | 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 11 (from Mar 9 - Mar 15), 2026.
February Tanker Market Review
The February tanker market report highlights a powerful breakout across the VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax segments due to tightening supply, while the refined product (clean tanker) segment remained largely flat.
Asia-US Freight Rates Heat Up: US Considers Jones Act Waiver as FMC Scrutinizes Carrier Surcharges
Amid the Middle East conflict disrupting supply chains, Asia-US container rates are on an upward trajectory. While the US government contemplates a Jones Act waiver to cool oil prices, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has officially stepped in to review carrier surcharges to protect shipper interests.
Gulf Crisis: Maersk and MSC Suspend Routes, Freight Costs Face Threat of Skyrocketing
Freight rates are expected to surge as logistics "giants" announce the suspension of cargo bookings and invoke the "End of Voyage" clause in the Gulf due to escalating security risks. The rupture at the Strait of Hormuz is piling cost and time pressures onto the shoulders of exporters.
Russia Resumes Grain Exports to Iran via the Caspian Sea
Amidst the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and paralyzed Black Sea routes due to conflict, Russian grain flows to Iran are being rerouted through the Caspian Sea corridor. An update on the shifting cargo flows and the challenges along this maritime route.
Maersk Implements Sweeping Peak Season Surcharges Across Multiple Key Trade Lanes
Maersk has officially announced the implementation of new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) effective March and April 2026 across major shipping routes to Africa, North America, and Mexico.
Maersk Suspends Cargo Bookings Across Multiple Gulf Nations Amid Hormuz Blockade Crisis
Facing the risk of disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, carrier Maersk has announced the suspension of all bookings for reefers, dangerous goods, and out-of-gauge cargo to and from eight Middle Eastern countries. This development is placing the regional supply chain on the highest alert.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 10/2026 | 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 10 (from Mar 2 - Mar 8), 2026.
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