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.
Newbuilding prices forecast to slow this year
The latest forecast from BRS shows that newbuilding prices will slow this year due to a drop in orders and China's increased capacity.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 13/2025
Update on the international container transport and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe... in Week 13/2025.
Maersk extends 33-year lease at port of New York and New Jersey
Maersk has extended its lease on APM Terminals Elizabeth in New York and New Jersey for another 33 years, paving the way for major infrastructure investments to increase capacity and efficiency.
Wan Hai confident of future, unaffected by US port tariffs, records record profits
Wan Hai is confident of future profits in 2024, confident of market prospects and unaffected by US port tariffs, with long-term fleet expansion plans.
Cosco Shipping Holdings' Net Profit to Double in 2024
Cosco Shipping Holdings sees its net profit double in 2024, driven by strong growth in container shipping, fleet expansion and investment in green technology.
US tariff war directly affects only 1.5% of global shipping volume
Despite the attention, US tariffs have only directly impacted 1.5% of global shipping volume, according to Clarksons Research. However, the risk of escalation remains, affecting trade policy and international shipping routes.
MSC loses containers in storm off Portugal
The MSC Houston V lost at least 15 containers off Portugal due to a strong storm, forcing it to dock in Vigo to handle damaged containers and ensure maritime safety.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 12/2025
Update on the international container transport and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe... in Week 12/2025.
Falling global container rates could signal overcapacity
Global container rates fell sharply due to weak demand after the Lunar New Year, combined with the impact of new shipping alliances and overcapacity, putting huge pressure on the shipping market.
Why hasn’t the shipping industry returned to the Red Sea?
Major shipping lines have been avoiding the Red Sea due to security risks, even though the route around Africa lengthens their journeys but boosts their profits through higher freight rates.
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