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.
Cosco Shipping Lines opens office in Saudi Arabia
Cosco Shipping Lines opens office in Saudi Arabia, expanding its presence in the Middle East to effectively exploit Jeddah Port and invest in domestic logistics, boosting China-Saudi trade.
Houthi-led Red Sea ceasefire could have far-reaching impact on shipping
A ceasefire in the Red Sea could reopen shipping routes through the Suez Canal, creating excess capacity and driving down global container shipping rates.
Impressive figures confirm Mozambique’s rising economic status
With intra-regional trade growth of 66% and a leading position in regional energy exports, Mozambique is increasingly asserting its position as a new economic engine in sub-Saharan Africa.
“How bad will it get?” – Airline market awaits impact from tariffs and de minimis policy changes
The US’s official removal of the de minimis threshold for imports from China is putting the global air cargo market at risk of a sharp decline in demand and creating an unprecedented chain of impacts on e-commerce and logistics.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update - Week 18/2025 | Phaata
Phaata International Logistics Marketplace updates the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe... in Week 18/2025.
Wan Hai expands order for 16,000-teu container ships in South Korea
Wan Hai continues to expand its fleet by ordering four more 16,000-TEU container ships in South Korea, ready for conversion to methanol or LNG, with a total contract value of up to US$816 million.
Global air freight trends Week 17 (2025) by WorldACD
Global air freight volumes increased 6% YoY in April, while China-US routes face the risk of a sharp decline due to new tariffs and the end of ‘de minimis’ duty exemptions.
OOCL orders 14 methanol-fueled container ships as part of major fleet expansion
OOCL is spending $3.08 billion to build 14 methanol-fueled container ships, demonstrating its commitment to expanding its fleet and transitioning to clean energy in the shipping industry.
Container shipping rates remain stable amid China-US tariff storm
Trans-Pacific container shipping rates remain stable despite the strong impact of US-China trade tensions, thanks to flexible coordination strategies from shipping lines and a shift to Southeast Asian markets.
US Gulf Coast ports see volume increase in March
Major US Gulf Coast ports such as Houston and New Orleans saw cargo growth in March 2025, despite tariff and global market volatility.
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