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.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 2/2025
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 2/2025.
Trans-Pacific Container Rates Forecast to Rise Ahead of New US Tariffs
Trans-Pacific container rates are forecast to rise next week as the market reacts to the planned implementation of new tariffs in the US.
Container Freight Rates Could Fall as US Port Strikes Averted
A strike at US ports has been successfully averted, which is expected to slow or reduce the rise in container shipping rates in the coming period.
Air Cargo Sees Wave of New Routes Between Europe and Asia
Major carriers MSC, DB Schenker, and Maersk Air Cargo continue to expand their routes between Europe and Asia, responding to growing demand from e-commerce and strategic industries.
Amid Strike Threat, ILA, USMX Meet on Port Automation
ILA and USMX meet to address port automation and avert potential strikes that threaten U.S. East and Gulf Coast port operations.
COSCO SHIPPING Establishes Northeast Regional Headquarters in Dalian
COSCO SHIPPING inaugurates Northeast Regional Headquarters in Dalian, marking a strategic milestone to promote regional logistics, support economic growth, and enhance the influence of the global shipping industry.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 1/2025
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 1/2025.
Shipping Lines Adopt Surcharges Ahead of East Coast Strike Threat
Container shipping lines are imposing emergency surcharges ahead of strikes at US East Coast ports, forecasting sharp increases in freight rates in the coming weeks.
Top 12 Most Notable Topics in Air Transport in 2024
A roundup of the top 12 air freight topics to watch in 2024, from the DB Schenker sale to the increased demand for shipping due to the Red Sea crisis.
Port of Oakland Expects to Return to Pre-Pandemic Volumes
The Port of Oakland expects to restore container traffic to pre-pandemic levels with strong growth in both imports and exports, especially agricultural exports.
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