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 46/2024
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 46/2024.
Long Beach Breaks Record with Nearly 1 Million TEUs in a Month
The Port of Long Beach achieved record container volumes of nearly 1 million TEUs in October, growing strongly year-over-year and surpassing the previous record.
Port of Hamburg reaches 5.8 million TEU in the first nine months of the year
The Port of Hamburg maintained stable container throughput in the first nine months of 2024, with growth in general cargo and rail, despite economic and geopolitical challenges.
COSCO SHIPPING's investment in Chancay Port in Peru begins operations
The Port of Chancay, COSCO SHIPPING's first green and smart port investment in South America, officially began operations, promising to boost regional trade and economic development.
ILA Cancels Contract Talks with US East Coast Ports
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has canceled contract talks with US East Coast port employers over a dispute over automation that would threaten the jobs of tens of thousands of union workers.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 45/2024
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 45/2024.
Trump Wins US Presidential Election – 10 Key Questions for Container Shipping
Trump’s victory in the US election raises a number of key questions for the container shipping industry, with the possibility of new tariffs that could increase shipping rates and impact global supply chains.
New Container Ship Orders to Rise by Over 50% in 2024
VesselsValue reports a sharp increase in new container ship orders in 2024, indicating a continued boom in the post-Covid container shipping market.
Concerns over Trump presidency impact on container shipping rates
Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election could send global container shipping rates soaring as US importers rush to import goods ahead of new tariffs, according to Xeneta.
PIL Orders Five More Dual-Fuel LNG Container Vessels
PIL Shipping Lines has ordered five more 9,000-TEU dual-fuel LNG container vessels, bringing its total number of new vessels to 18, affirming its commitment to modernizing its fleet and moving towards green shipping.
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