Ocean Shipping Disruptions and Tariff Uncertainties Drive Incremental Air Freight Demand in Q4
Persistent maritime bottlenecks alongside looming tariff shifts could trigger an ocean-to-air modal shift through the fourth quarter, as high-tech hardware, semiconductors, and year-end retail volumes place added strain on key Asian export gateways, according to Dimerco.
MSC and ONE to Continue Ipanema Service Under New VSA from April 2027
MSC and Ocean Network Express (ONE) will continue operating the Ipanema service connecting Asia and the East Coast of South America under a new vessel sharing agreement (VSA) from April 2027, following Hapag-Lloyd’s withdrawal from the existing agreement.
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.
Trans-Pacific Freight Rate Volatility Intensifies Ahead of New Year
The Trans-Pacific container shipping market is navigating significant volatility in Q4, with freight rates to the US West Coast jumping 8%.
Suez Canal Welcomes Back 'Megaships': Signs of Recovery from CMA CGM and Maersk
The Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has officially announced a new recovery phase with the return of major shipping lines, marked by the resumption of canal transits by the mega-vessel CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE and Maersk vessels.
Ocean Freight Rates Sustain Upward Momentum Driven by Year-End Demand
Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) recorded its fourth consecutive weekly gain, inching up 1% to $2,213/FEU, driven by strong year-end demand on the Asia-Europe and Transpacific lanes.
Port of Oakland November 2025: Export Growth Amidst Market Correction
While total container throughput at the Port of Oakland dipped slightly in November 2025 due to seasonal factors, exports recorded an impressive 3.3% growth, further affirming its position as the premier gateway for U.S. agricultural and refrigerated goods.
Port of Melbourne Unveils 2055 Strategy: A 30-Year Vision
The Port of Melbourne has officially released its 2055 Port Development Strategy (2055 PDS), outlining a 30-year roadmap to enhance capacity and efficiency while ensuring the flexibility needed to meet Victoria’s economic and population growth demands.
MSC Upgrades Iroko Service: Expanding Connectivity on the Asia-Africa Corridor
MSC has announced the addition of a Cape Town call to its Iroko service rotation starting late January 2026 to strengthen supply chains from Asia to South and West Africa, optimizing transit times for consumer and energy goods.
Wan Hai Lines Updates on WAN HAI 503 Cargo Discharge Operations
As of December 21, 2025, over 1,680 containers have been successfully discharged; however, firefighting water dewatering operations face significant hurdles as cargo residue clogs pumping systems.
ONE Updates on ONE HENRY HUDSON Fire Incident in Los Angeles
ONE Updates on ONE HENRY HUDSON Fire: Dewatering Complete, Controlled Discharge Begins in LA Under USCG Supervision
Latin America: An Emerging Air Cargo Powerhouse on the Eve of 2026
No longer merely the world’s agricultural "barn," Latin America is transforming into a strategic growth engine for the global aviation industry. Trends in "nearsourcing," rising domestic consumption, and infrastructure investments are reshaping the regional logistics map heading into 2026.
WorldACD: Air Cargo Market 'Cools Down' After Peak Season High
Week 50 data from WorldACD indicates that global air cargo tonnages dipped slightly after peaking in early December. However, rates maintained their upward momentum, particularly in the Asia-US market, closing 2025 with projected volume growth of 4%.
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