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.
US Announces New Tariffs on Global Trading Partners
The Trump administration has pushed back the tariff deadline to Aug. 1 and announced a series of new tariffs on several countries, warning of increased pressure if they retaliate.
Red Sea shipping crisis worsens rapidly as attacks escalate
The situation in the Red Sea has escalated dramatically with repeated attacks on ships and retaliatory air strikes on Yemeni ports, putting the shipping industry at its greatest risk this year.
Asia-Europe Container Rates Overtake Asia-North America for First Time in 2025
Asia-Europe container rates have overtaken Asia-North America for the first time in 2025, reflecting a sharp divergence in supply and demand between the world’s two largest markets.
Air freight rates soar as US July 9 tariff deadline looms
Shippers are rushing to use air freight to get their goods into the US, sending freight rates soaring in a race against time.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update - Week 27/2025 | Phaata
Phaata International Logistics Marketplace updates the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe... in Week 27/2025 (June 30 to July 6, 2025).
China's logistics sector sees further improvement in June
China's logistics sector continued to expand steadily in June, driven by seasonal consumer demand and robust growth in the express delivery sector.
WSC: Report Finds Sharp Rise in Container Losses in 2024
The WSC report found that the number of containers lost overboard in 2024 jumped, driven largely by ships diverting away from the Red Sea and into rough seas.
Trump Tariffs – July 9 Deadline Approaches
As the July 9 US tariff deadline approaches, the global shipping industry faces significant uncertainty, while experts warn of a cyclical downturn ahead.
Iranian firm seeks full ownership of Russian port on Caspian Sea
An Iranian company's bid to take full ownership of a key Russian port highlights the deepening of Russia-Iran strategic ties and the growing importance of the INSTC transport corridor.
SEAFREIGHT: Asia-US container rates continue to face downward pressure
Asia-US container rates are falling sharply as shipping lines add too much capacity, throwing the market out of balance as demand fails to keep up after a short-term surge.
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