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.
CMA CGM continues to record revenue and profit growth in 2024
CMA CGM reports strong revenue and profit growth in 2024, while warning of the risk of restructuring the global supply chain due to the new US tax policy.
CMA CGM spends $2.5 billion to order 12 new container ships at Jiangnan (China) factory
CMA CGM spends $2.5 billion to order 12 18,000 TEU container ships running on LNG dual fuel at Jiangnan (China) factory, with expected delivery date in 2028-2029.
China sells Panama ports to US hedge fund and MSC after Trump pressure
BlackRock and MSC spend $22.8 billion to buy Panama ports from Hutchison in a high-profile deal amid escalating US-China trade tensions.
CMA CGM: US port charges would have major impact on shipping lines
CMA CGM warned that US port charges for Chinese vessels will have a major impact on the entire shipping industry, stressing its readiness to adapt to global economic and geopolitical fluctuations.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 9/2025
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 9/2025.
Lineage earnings grow on post-pandemic inventory rebalancing
Lineage's earnings continue to grow on post-pandemic inventory rebalancing, with customers expecting to boost sales in 2025.
Container shipping industry faces biggest hit from US plan to charge fees on ships built in China
The container shipping industry could be hit hardest by the US plan to impose fees on ships built in China, raising shipping costs and disrupting global supply chains.
Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) announces latest upgrades
The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has released the final versions of its Booking 2.0 and Bill of Lading 3.0 standards, which will enhance security, increase efficiency, and support global container shipping regulatory compliance.
As supply chains face uncertainty, Port of Los Angeles sets record January volume
The Port of Los Angeles posted record January container volume, up 8% year-over-year, reflecting economic growth and import trends ahead of the Lunar New Year.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 8/2025
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 8/2025.
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