Ocean Shipping Disruptions and Tariff Uncertainties Drive Incremental Air Freight Demand in Q4
Persistent maritime bottlenecks alongside looming tariff shifts could trigger an ocean-to-air modal shift through the fourth quarter, as high-tech hardware, semiconductors, and year-end retail volumes place added strain on key Asian export gateways, according to Dimerco.
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.
IMO approves global net zero emissions regulation for shipping
IMO approves the first global net zero emissions regulatory framework for shipping, including emissions caps and greenhouse gas pricing, which will come into force from 2027.
Tariff impact: Imports slightly up at Port of Los Angeles as empty containers surge
The Port of Los Angeles saw a slight increase in imports and a surge in empty containers in March 2025, as concerns about tariffs could weigh on cargo volumes in the second half of the year.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 15/2025
Update on the international container transport and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe... in Week 15/2025.
Escalating US-China trade war: Major challenge for global supply chains and logistics industry
The tariff war between the US and China has pushed the global supply chain into a period of severe disruption, forcing logistics businesses to restructure their networks and operational strategies.
CMA CGM signs $110 million deal to apply AI to Shipping
CMA CGM is investing $110 million in partnership with Mistral AI to deploy generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in shipping, logistics and media, marking a major step forward in the group's digital transformation strategy.
China hits back with 125% tariffs on US goods as trade war escalates
China has raised tariffs on US goods to 125%, marking a new escalation in the trade war as the world's two largest economies clash with no sign of resuming negotiations.
Invitation to Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2025
You’re invited to Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2025 as a partner of Phaata.
US postpones tariff hikes on most countries, except China
President Donald Trump has unexpectedly postponed tariff hikes on most countries, except China, for 90 days in a bid to ease global trade tensions after markets were roiled and recession fears grew.
Trump imposes 104% tariffs on Chinese goods in escalating global trade war
President Trump has formally imposed 104% tariffs on Chinese goods, sparking a global trade war that has roiled financial markets and sent trading partners into a tit-for-tat response.
COSCO SHIPPING launches AEU7 – Direct shipping service from Vietnam to Europe
COSCO SHIPPING officially launched the AEU7 service in April, a direct container shipping route from Cai Mep (Vietnam) to major ports in Europe such as Rotterdam, Hamburg, Zeebrugge and Felixstowe.
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