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.
Air Cargo Takes ‘Wait-and-See’ Approach to US Tariffs and Positive Demand Outlook for 2025
Air cargo industry experts are closely monitoring the potential impact of US tariffs and are cautiously optimistic about demand in 2025.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 48/2024
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 48/2024.
Port of Oakland Reports Container Volume Growth
The Port of Oakland reported container import volume growth in October, while exports declined slightly year-over-year.
Global shipping sees highest growth in tonne-miles since 2010
The global shipping industry has seen its highest growth in tonne-miles in 14 years as the Red Sea crisis and drought in Panama have led to higher demand for vessels and higher freight rates.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 47/2024
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 47/2024.
Toll Group expands logistics footprint in Auckland
Toll Group expands its New Zealand operations with a new warehouse in Auckland, strengthening its logistics network and supporting customers in the retail, fashion and consumer sectors.
Global Container Shipping Industry Profits to Rise 'Hugely' in 2024
The container shipping industry is on track for its most profitable year since the Covid era, with Q3 earnings soaring thanks to the Red Sea crisis and strong shipping volumes.
Evergreen in talks for first megamax order of the year
Evergreen Shipping is in talks to order 11 methanol dual-fuel megamax containerships, marking the first order of this size this year.
Hapag-Lloyd joins ONE and others in installing bow windshields
Hapag-Lloyd is installing bow windshields on its new-build containerships to reduce aerodynamic drag and save fuel, following a trend across the container shipping industry.
Shipping looks back at a turbulent year in the Red Sea and 1,000 days of war in Ukraine
Analysing the impact of the Red Sea crisis and the war in Ukraine on the global shipping industry, and predicting potential challenges and upheavals ahead.
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