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.
Middle East Airspace Crisis Triggers a 'Domino Effect' on the Global Air Freight Supply Chain
Airspace closures and restrictions in the Gulf are rupturing the East-West aviation corridor, impacting 12-13% of global capacity. As cargo flows are forced to divert to Asian transshipment hubs right at the post-Lunar New Year recovery point, shippers are facing a formidable challenge regarding costs, transit times, and unpredictable market volatility.
India: 95% of Trade Dependent on Foreign Fleets and the Ambition to Turn the Tide
Heavy reliance on international shipping lines is putting the Indian economy at risk of severe supply chain disruptions. Recognizing this strategic risk, New Delhi is comprehensively restructuring its maritime policy with a massive funding package, determined to transform the nation into the world's new shipbuilding hub.
West Asia Tensions: Indian Exporters and Shipping Lines in Heated Standoff Over 'War Surcharges'
Tensions have flared as shipping lines impose "war surcharges" of up to $4,000 per container and refuse to release cargo. Indian exporters are urgently calling for government intervention to prevent a total supply chain breakdown.
Tanger Med Port Rises to Strategic Hub Status Amid Global Maritime Crisis
Military conflicts in the Middle East are disrupting vital global shipping lanes, opening up strategic opportunities for Tanger Med Port (Morocco). With a record milestone of 11.1 million TEUs in 2025, this mega-port at the Strait of Gibraltar is becoming a safe "haven" for major shipping lines amidst escalating security risks and skyrocketing war risk surcharges.
Asia-Europe Air Freight Capacity Plunges 39% Amid Middle East Conflict
The Middle East conflict has triggered a 39% drop in Asia-Europe air freight capacity through regional hubs, sending freight rates soaring and threatening to create new supply chain bottlenecks.
Rate Volatility: CMA CGM Announces Sweeping Adjustments to FAK Rates and Peak Season Surcharges Across Major Trade Lanes
Ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced significant adjustments to its Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates and Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) across several key global trade lanes, officially taking effect in March and April 2026.
Malaysia Urgently Rolls Out Support for Exporters Amid Middle East Crisis
Malaysia's trade agency (MATRADE) has unveiled a raft of emergency measures to shield exporters from the fallout of the Middle East conflict, including cargo rerouting and market diversification to bypass maritime hotspots.
Hapag-Lloyd Triggers Emergency Contingency Plan in the Gulf: Demands Cargo Retrieval and Prepares for 'End of Voyage' Declarations
Amid the increasingly unstable security situation in the Gulf, Hapag-Lloyd has announced its emergency contingency procedures. The carrier requires shippers to retrieve gated-in containers, permits Change of Destination for cargo currently en route, and warns of invoking the 'End of Voyage' clause along with a raft of additional surcharges.
Carriers Impose $4,000/FEU Surcharge in the Middle East: Indian Exporters Appeal to Government for Help
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are dealing a heavy blow to Indian exporters. Not only are shippers facing booking suspensions from carriers, but they are also being burdened with massive emergency contingency surcharges, coupled with cargo being withheld at ports.
The Cape of Good Hope Route: Becoming the 'New Normal' for Global Shipping?
Tensions in the Middle East are reshaping the global shipping map. The route around the Cape of Good Hope is gradually cementing its status as the 'new normal,' despite bringing significant challenges related to safety and supply chain costs.
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