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.
CMA CGM Boosts UK Intermodal Network with Acquisition of Rail Freight Leader Freightliner
The CMA CGM Group has announced the acquisition of Freightliner, the UK's leading rail freight operator, to strengthen its intermodal services and advance the decarbonization of supply chains in Europe.
Ahead of New USTR Port Fees, COSCO Pledges to Maintain Stable Service in U.S. Market
COSCO SHIPPING Lines has issued an official advisory on the new USTR port fees, committing to maintaining service and capacity stability in the U.S. market despite upcoming operational challenges.
Signs of an Asia-Europe Rate War: Demand is Firm, Capacity is Short, Yet Rates are in Freefall
A new Alphaliner analysis reveals a paradox on the Asia-Europe trade: a shortage of vessel capacity and rising demand are met with plummeting spot rates, raising suspicions of a rate war among major carriers.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update - Week 38/2025 | Phaata
Phaata International Logistics Marketplace updates the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe... in Week 38/2025 (Sep 15 to Sep 21, 2025).
The Growing Cost Burden of Empty Repositioning for Ocean Carriers
A new analysis from Sea-Intelligence shows the ratio of empty container movements is growing faster than full ones, significantly increasing empty repositioning costs for carriers—a problem exacerbated by the Red Sea crisis.
HSBC Analysis: USTR Port Fees Could Heavily Impact Chinese Carrier Profits
A new analysis by HSBC warns that the new USTR port fees, effective October 14, could erode up to 74% of the projected operating profits for Chinese container lines, forcing the industry to restructure its networks.
Korea Shipowners' Association Voices Opposition to POSCO's HMM Takeover Plan
The Korea Shipowners' Association has vehemently opposed steel giant POSCO's plan to acquire HMM, fearing the national carrier will be relegated to serving private interests, thereby weakening the maritime industry.
Yang Ming Expands 'Green Fleet' with Newbuild Contract for 7 LNG-Powered Vessels
Taiwanese carrier Yang Ming has signed a contract with Hanwha Ocean to build seven 16,000 TEU container ships, which will be LNG dual-fuel and the first of their kind in Taiwan to be designed as 'ammonia-ready' for the future.
UPS Bolsters Intra-Asia Air Network, Doubling Capacity on Vietnam-China Route
Express carrier UPS is significantly strengthening its Intra-Asia air network, notably doubling capacity on the Hanoi-Shenzhen route and increasing frequencies to Australia to meet growing regional trade demand.
More Than 4 Out of Every 10 Containers Shipped Are Empty
A new analysis by Sea-Intelligence reveals that 41% of all container movements globally are empty repositions, an alarming ratio that reflects deepening trade imbalances between regions.
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