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.
McKinsey: Economies are trading more with geopolitical allies and less with rivals
McKinsey report that geopolitical tensions are reshaping global trade, with economies trading more with geopolitical allies and less with rivals.
Evergreen and CMA CGM Continue to Expand Record Global Container Ship Orders
Evergreen and CMA CGM continue to expand their container ship orders, pushing their total order book past 9 million TEUs, setting a new industry record.
Suez Canal expected to reopen soon despite Middle East tensions
Tensions in the Middle East and Donald Trump's tariffs are shaping the outlook for the shipping market. Could the Suez Canal reopen soon? Forecasts from industry experts give you the answer.
Trump's Tariffs Drive Container Imports to the US
The article analyzes the impact of the new tariff policy on container imports into the US, the trend of retailers importing early to avoid higher tariffs, and forecasts for container traffic through major ports in 2025.
Shipping industry faces a pivotal turning point in 2025
2025 marks a pivotal year for the shipping industry as it grapples with challenges around emissions regulations, fuel choices, market volatility and the rise of AI.
HMM Reports Record 3.5 Trillion Won Profit on Rising Freight Rates
HMM is set to post a record 3.5 trillion won profit in 2024 on the back of surging freight rates following the Red Sea incident, but faces challenges from trade volatility and excess supply of container ships.
US Regulator Approves Premier Alliance
The Premier Alliance Agreement between HMM, ONE and Yang Ming has been approved by the FMC, replacing THE Alliance from February 2025. This marks a major change in the global container shipping structure.
Shifting Market Shares of Carrier Alliances on Asia-North America Trade in 2025
Sea-Intelligence’s analysis of the shifting market shares of carrier alliances on the Asia-North America trade shows that Ocean Alliance remains the leader, while Premier Alliance emerges as a notable competitor. These shifts could put downward pressure on ocean freight rates in the coming period.
Tan Cang - Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT) welcomes the first vessel of ZSL/PELICAN service by ZIM and MSC
Ba Ria - Vung Tau, February 8, 2025 - This morning, at Tan Cang - Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT), a ceremony was held to welcome the first vessel of ZSL/PELICAN service operated by ZIM and MSC. This is an important event, marking a new development in the cooperation relationship between TCIT and the world's leading shipping lines.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 6/2025
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 6/2025.
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