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 Crisis: MSC Declares Emergency "End of Voyage" for Gulf-Bound Cargo, Imposes $800 Surcharge
The world's largest shipping line, MSC, has officially invoked the "End of Voyage" clause for all cargo destined for the Gulf region due to escalating hostilities. This move comes with a mandatory $800 per container surcharge and shifts the burden of finding alternative transport and bearing storage fees onto the shippers.
Iran Crisis Triggers Energy Shock: Global Oil and Gas Prices Soar, Maritime Transport Paralyzed
Global oil and gas prices surged as the US-Israel and Iran conflict severely disrupted maritime operations. The de facto freeze of the Strait of Hormuz has left hundreds of vessels stranded, pushed freight rates to record highs, and triggered a chain of production disruptions stretching from Qatar to Iraq.
Hormuz Crisis: 10% of Global Container Fleet Stranded, Risking Severe Supply Chain Disruption
Speaking at the TPM26 conference, ONE CEO Jeremy Nixon warned that approximately 10% of the world's container fleet is stuck at the Strait of Hormuz. With marine insurance frozen and major carriers halting bookings to the Middle East, the entire global logistics network faces the threat of severe stagnation.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 9/2026 | 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 9 (from February 23 - Mar 1), 2026.
Iran Closes Hormuz: Transport and Oil Crises Erupt
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point as Iran officially closes the Strait of Hormuz and threatens to attack any commercial vessel. This move directly threatens 20% of the global oil supply and plunges the shipping industry into a new crisis.
Dual Tensions at Hormuz and the Red Sea: Carriers Simultaneously Pull Back, Triggering War Risk Surcharges
The escalating conflict in the Middle East has forced the world's top container shipping lines to urgently suspend transits through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Amid severe disruptions at major seaports and heightened security risks, the global supply chain is facing a new wave of freight rate hikes as the Cape of Good Hope routing scenario makes a comeback.
Red Alert at the Strait of Hormuz: Vessels Attacked, Shipping Giants Suspend Routes Amid US-Iran Conflict
Exploding tensions in the Middle East following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have pushed the Strait of Hormuz into a de facto "freeze." A series of oil tankers have been attacked, while shipping giants like Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, and MSC urgently reroute via the Cape of Good Hope to safeguard their fleets.
Red Sea Crisis Returns: Nigerian Shippers Brace for a Wave of Vessel Rerouting and Surging Freight Rates
Middle East tensions force Maersk and CMA CGM to abandon the Suez Canal route. Nigerian exporters face massive risks as freight rates skyrocket, threatening delays and supply chain disruptions.
Qatar Airways Cargo Suspends All Flights Amidst Doha Airspace Closure
Qatar Airways Cargo has officially confirmed the suspension of all flights to and from Doha following an airspace closure order. Stay updated on the air traffic control situation and the carrier’s contingency plans for protecting sensitive cargo.
Regional Conflict Escalates: Major Shipping Lines Pull Out of the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz
Escalating regional conflict has forced top-tier carriers, including CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd, to urgently suspend transit through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, posing a severe threat to the global oil supply chain.
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