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.
Prologis: U.S. Strategic Gateway Logistics Markets Set for Strong Rebound by 2026
The latest outlook report from Prologis forecasts that demand for warehousing at key U.S. port gateways will shake off the recent downturn and hit a three-year high in 2026, driven by a resurgence in e-commerce and rising trucking cost pressures.
GFS, RCL, and TS Lines Launch New Far East – Red Sea Service
Three regional carriers have joined forces to open a direct route connecting China's major export hubs with the Red Sea, featuring slot purchases by Evergreen, aimed at quenching the capacity thirst on this heating trade lane.
Suez Canal Authority Optimistic on Recovery as CMA CGM Mega-Vessels Return
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has expressed optimism regarding a gradual recovery in vessel traffic after three massive CMA CGM container ships transited the canal within a single week, signaling a return to stability in the Red Sea region.
International Transport and Logistics Market Update Week 46/2025 | 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 45 (from November 10 - November 16), 2025.
WorldACD: Air Cargo Rates from Asia-Pacific Continue to Climb
The latest data from WorldACD shows that spot rates from Asia-Pacific (APAC) continued to rise in the first week of November, pulling global rates up, even as total tonnage dipped due to short-term disruptions.
Asia-North America Container Rates Plummet, While Asia-Europe Rates Soar
Spot container rates from Asia are showing diverging trends. The Transpacific trade continues to plunge, while the Asia-Europe trade is being pushed higher by new FAK rate hikes, just on the eve of contract negotiation season.
HMM Maintains Robust Profitability Despite Slump in Container Shipping Market
South Korean shipping line HMM announced a net profit of KRW 304 billion in Q3/2025. The company navigated a weak freight rate and demand environment through cost optimization and operational efficiency, while also recording sequential growth compared to the previous quarter.
CMA CGM to Acquire Stake in Hamburg Container Terminal
The CMA CGM Group announced an agreement to acquire a stake in EUROGATE Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH), a strategic move aimed at expanding its global infrastructure portfolio, reinforcing its presence in one of Northern Europe's most critical maritime hubs, and supporting a major expansion project at the port.
Air Freight Rates Plummet: Peak Season 'Underwhelms'
An analysis of the global air freight market in October 2025 reveals that spot rates continued their decline for the sixth consecutive month due to overcapacity, signaling weakening demand in the coming months, despite a slight increase in volumes.
Eimskip Announces Q3/2025 Results: Profit Decline Attributed to Freight Rates and Exceptional Costs
Eimskip’s third-quarter 2025 profit saw a sharp drop compared to the same period last year, impacted by the global decline in freight rates and certain non-recurring (exceptional) charges, despite stable volumes and tightened control over operating costs.
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