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.
Weekly US rail traffic up slightly from 2024
US rail traffic increased 1.5% in the week ending February 15, 2025, driven by strong intermodal growth, despite a slight decline in freight cars.
COSCO SHIPPING names China's first methanol dual-duel container vessel
COSCO SHIPPING launches China's first 16,000-TEU methanol dual-fuel container vessel, marking a major step in green and sustainable shipping.
HMM conducts due diligence to acquire SK Shipping
HMM has been selected as the preferred bidder to acquire SK Shipping for KRW2 trillion. The deal has been hampered by a non-compete clause in the LNG business, but HMM is still pursuing its strategy of expanding its tanker and bulk carrier fleet.
CIMC receives full container order book until end of March
CIMC, the world's largest container maker, has announced that it is fully booked through March 2024 due to surging demand from the Red Sea crisis, with profits expected to increase 6-8 times year-on-year.
COSCO SHIPPING Lines Launches WSA5 Service Connecting China and South America
COSCO SHIPPING Lines officially launched the WSA5 service, expanding the trade connection between China and South America, optimizing transit time and promoting international logistics cooperation.
Tan Cang - Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT): A trusted destination for the Premier Alliance in the Cai Mep - Thi Vai Region
Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, February 17, 2025, Tan Cang - Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT) proudly welcomes M/V ONE EAGLE - the maiden call of EC3 service operated by the Premier Alliance. This marks a significant milestone in TCIT’s strategic partnership with the alliance’s member shipping lines, reinforcing its role as a key gateway for global trade and unlocking new opportunities for import-export businesses.
Africa's economy forecast to grow positively in 2025
The latest report from the African Development Bank (AfDB) forecasts that the African economy will grow by 4.1% in 2025, with positive reforms but still facing many challenges.
EU to Respond Firmly to Unjustified Trade Barriers
The European Commission has vowed to respond firmly to any unjustified trade barriers, affirming its commitment to protecting the European economy from unjustified tariffs.
COSCO Shipping to build six new oil tankers
COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET) invested US$378.3 million in a project to build six new oil tankers, including aframax, LR2 and panamax, using advanced methanol fuel technology.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 7/2025
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 7/2025.
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