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.
Fedex warns of economic uncertainty that will slash freight demand
Fedex cuts full-year profit forecast as economic and tariff uncertainty hits demand for shipping, particularly high-margin business-to-business services
Global shipping crisis deepens as Red Sea becomes dangerous zone
The Red Sea shipping crisis continues to deepen as shipping lines avoid the region, driving up insurance costs and causing major losses to the Suez Canal.
Container freight rates plunge, charter rates remain high: Shipping market faces uncertainty
Charter rates to container freight rates hit record 289%, while freight rates continue to fall sharply due to low demand for goods and oversupply of vessels.
OOCL sees strong 2024 earnings despite shipping industry challenges
OOCL sees strong earnings growth to $2.58 billion in 2024, driven by a recovery in global trade and strategic cooperation within the Ocean Alliance.
Air freight market trends Week 10 - 2025 by WorldACD
The global air freight market remained stable in week 10/2025, with demand increasing slightly and freight rates increasing by 5% year-on-year, while Asia-Pacific volumes recovered strongly.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 11/2025
Update on the international container transport and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe... in Week 11/2025.
Container shipping demand sees strong growth in January
Global container shipping demand grew strongly in January 2025, with volumes reaching 15.4 million TEUs, up 5.8% year-on-year. However, freight rates varied across shipping lanes.
DP World posts record revenue, but profit falls
DP World posts record $20 billion in 2024 revenue but profit falls 2% on high finance costs and global supply chain disruptions.
Drewry predicts new normal for global container rates
Drewry predicts a “new normal” for global container rates, with prices still higher than before the pandemic and a downward trend continuing in the coming weeks.
CMA CGM to invest $20 billion to expand shipping, aviation and logistics operations in the US, creating 10,000 jobs
CMA CGM is investing $20 billion in the US to expand its shipping, aviation and logistics operations, creating 10,000 jobs and improving port infrastructure.
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