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.
FedEx Announces 5.9% Rate and Surcharge Increase for 2026
FedEx has announced a planned 5.9% general rate increase for 2026, effective January 5, maintaining the same level of increase for the past two years and adding to cost pressures for shippers.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update - Week 37/2025 | Phaata
Phaata International Logistics Marketplace updates the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe... in Week 37/2025 (Sep 8 to Sep 14, 2025).
Shipping Market Update (Week 37/2025): Dry Bulk Positive, Tankers Volatile, Containers Stabilize
A summary of the shipping market for the week ending September 12, 2025, from The Baltic Exchange: The dry bulk segment maintained its upward trend, the VLCC market boomed, while container rates began to stabilize after recent falls.
Red Sea 2025: To Transit or Divert – The Maritime Industry's Conundrum
Although tensions have de-escalated at times, recent attacks in the Red Sea show that risks remain present in 2025, forcing the maritime industry to face a difficult strategic choice: the costly diversion around the Cape of Good Hope or the dangers of transiting the Suez Canal.
Asia-U.S. Container Rates Face Heavy Downward Pressure for Second Half of the Year
Following a period of massive front-loading by U.S. retailers ahead of tariffs, import volumes are forecast to fall sharply in the final months of 2025, creating heavy downward pressure on Asia-U.S. container rates.
The Intra-Asia Race: Maersk Accelerates to Close in on COSCO, Reshaping the World's Largest Market
Boosted by its Gemini Cooperation, Maersk has sharply increased its capacity on Intra-Asia routes, rising to the number two spot and significantly narrowing the gap with the leading carrier, COSCO, in the world's largest container market.
Riding a Wave of Growth, Dachser Expands Specialized Logistics for Wine & Spirits in Asia-Pacific
Global logistics provider Dachser is expanding its specialized service portfolio for the wine and spirits industry in Asia-Pacific, offering an end-to-end integrated supply chain solution to meet growing market demand.
Major Maritime Incident at Port of Long Beach: 67 Containers Lost Overboard During Unloading
A serious incident occurred yesterday at the Port of Long Beach when 67 containers fell into the water from a ZIM-chartered containership during cargo operations. The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating.
Container Line Profits Plunged in Q2 2025
Major container lines saw their profits cut by more than half in Q2 2025 compared to Q1, due to rate pressure and declining volumes on the Transpacific, though they remained in positive territory.
HMM Restructures its Asia-North America Service Network: Suspends PS5 Service, Adjusts Several Others
South Korean carrier HMM has just announced a series of significant adjustments to its Asia-North America services, effective from October 2025, including the suspension of its PS5 loop and changes to the port rotations of several other services.
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