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.
Softening Maritime Market: Spot Rates Plummet as Industry Confronts Threat of Sustained Overcapacity
The global container shipping market is showing mounting signs of weakness, as spot rates continue their downward slide amid deteriorating supply-demand fundamentals and rising fears of prolonged overcapacity.
Ocean Container Freight Rates Begin to Decline
The latest report from Xeneta shows a continued slide in spot container rates, with the Transatlantic trade hitting a 21-month low. Experts warn that the market still holds underlying volatility and future geopolitical risks.
COSCO Shipping Expands Central European Intermodal Network Through Strategic Partnership with METRANS
COSCO Shipping and METRANS are strengthening their strategic partnership in Central Europe, focusing on linking ocean freight with an advanced rail network to build more sustainable and efficient supply chains for inland markets.
Maersk Trials Methanol-Ethanol Fuel Blend Onboard, Paving the Way for Shipping's Energy Future
Maersk has initiated onboard fuel trials with a methanol-ethanol blend, as part of its broader efforts to explore alternative fuels aimed at decarbonizing the global shipping industry.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 41/2025 | 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 41 (from October 6 - October 12), 2025.
Xeneta Forecasts Airfreight Rate Decline in 2026 Amid Capacity Surplus
Xeneta is forecasting a softer rate environment in 2026 that will drive contract restructuring, as freight forwarders compete for market share in a flat volume environment.
Container Rates Hit 9-Month Low, Ceasefire Lifts Red Sea Outlook
Spot container freight rates on the main east-west trades have recorded another week of slight declines amidst subdued activity from China's Golden Week holiday. However, a potential ceasefire agreement in the Red Sea could be poised to reshape the entire market.
Escalating US-China Trade Risk: Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods
President Trump's threat to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods by November 1 is sparking fears of a new supply chain shock and a severe escalation in US-China trade tensions.
Suez Canal Authority Urges Maersk to Resume Transits
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has officially called on the world's leading shipping line, Maersk, to begin a phased resumption of vessel transits through the Canal, emphasizing the route's enduring role as a critical artery for international trade.
AfA: Air Freight Industry Scrambles to Restructure After the End of the 'De Minimis' Era
The air freight industry is still struggling to realign in the wake of the terminated 'de minimis' tax exemption policy, with the resulting compliance burden and increased costs reshaping the entire sector, the Executive Director of the Airforwarders Association (AfA) has warned.
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