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.
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.
IATA: October Hits Record Volumes, Supply Chains 'Restructure' Amid US Tariff Pressure
The global air cargo industry recorded a record-breaking October with 4.1% growth, marking eight consecutive months of gains. However, the decline on the Asia-North America route and the boom in Intra-Asia lanes indicate that trade flows are shifting strongly to adapt to tariff policies.
WorldACD: The 2025 Peak Season Paradox – Global Air Freight Rates Rise Despite Falling Volumes
Latest data from WorldACD shows global air freight rates inching up to $2.68/kg in late November 2025 despite declining volumes, reflecting capacity tightness and strong regional divergence.
CMA CGM Eyes Entry into India’s Inland Waterway Transport Market
The world’s third-largest shipping line, CMA CGM, is evaluating opportunities to enter India's inland waterway logistics sector, promising to unlock new multimodal corridors that are both cost-effective and eco-friendly.
BIMCO: Coal Shipments to Advanced Economies Hit 23-Year Low
BIMCO forecasts that coal shipment volumes to advanced economies will decline by 2% in 2025, falling to their lowest level since 2002, driven by weakening demand for coking coal amidst a slowdown in global steel production.
Carrier Financials Q3/2025: The Post-Peak 'Landing' and a 'New Normal'
Global shipping lines' operating profits in Q3/2025 have fallen sharply from the 2024 peaks; however, the market retains a solid foundation, establishing a "new normal" that is more sustainable than pre-pandemic levels.
Sea-Intelligence: Global Schedule Reliability Drops Sharply in October 2025
The latest report from Sea-Intelligence shows that global vessel schedule reliability fell by 3.5 percentage points in October 2025. However, Maersk and the Gemini Cooperation continue to maintain their leading positions in operational performance.
SITC Lines Launches New Direct Service HOCHIMINH – OSAKA/KOBE (VTX7)
SITC Lines has just announced the deployment of a new service connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Japan and China to better serve customer demand.
Maersk Prepares to Resume Red Sea Route: A Signal of 'Normalization' for the Asia-Europe Lifeline?
Amid improving security conditions, shipping giant Maersk is preparing a stepwise roadmap to return its fleet to the Red Sea and Suez Canal, with limited transits potentially commencing as early as the beginning of December.
Restructuring to Thrive: The “Go Global - Go Local” Solution and the Logistics Launchpad for Vietnamese SMEs
Amidst an economic landscape entering the decade's harshest phase of "natural selection," Vietnamese Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) stand at a life-and-death crossroad: Adapt to change or accept leaving the game?
MSC’s Massive 100-Feeder Vessel Order: An Economic Paradox or an Ambitious Strategic Gambit?
MSC sends shockwaves through the maritime industry with an order for 100 feeder vessels (300,000 TEU) amidst global overcapacity. Analysts debate whether this is an urgent fleet restructuring necessity or a new geopolitical defensive strategy.
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