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.
Maersk: Lunar New Year, labor disputes and port congestion to challenge European shipping market in 2025
Maersk forecasts major challenges for the European shipping market in 2025, from Lunar New Year, labor disputes to port congestion, while also implementing major network reforms.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 50/2024
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 50/2024.
Global trade set to hit record $33 trillion in 2024
Global trade is set to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, but the 2025 outlook could be threatened by trade wars and policy shifts, according to UNCTAD.
Korean Air Completes Asiana Airlines Acquisition After Delays
Korean Air has officially completed the $1.3 billion acquisition of Asiana Airlines, marking a major milestone in the Asia-Pacific aviation industry.
IATA: Air cargo volumes forecast to grow 5.8% in 2025
IATA forecasts air cargo volumes to grow 5.8% in 2025, with favorable trends from e-commerce and demand in the Red Sea region, despite geopolitical and cost challenges.
Global Shipping Market Faces Growing Challenges
The global shipping market is facing a number of challenges, including slow recovery in demand, potential overcapacity, volatile freight rates, regulatory changes and alliance restructuring.
ZIM Updates Trans-Pacific Network
ZIM updates its trans-Pacific network, adding strategic stops and improving transit times, enhancing connectivity between Asia and the United States.
Structure and market share of shipping alliances change in 2025
The structure of container shipping alliances will change in 2025 with the emergence of Gemini Cooperation and Premier Alliance, which is expected to create significant changes in market share of capacity and trade dynamics.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 49/2024
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 49/2024.
Asia-Europe Rates Rise with December GRIs
Asia-Europe freight rates have been rising sharply in line with the General Rate Increase (GRI) since early December, reflecting carriers’ capacity management strategies and early demand ahead of the 2025 Lunar New Year.
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