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 Canada Reports 18% Growth in Cargo Revenue in Q3
Air Canada reports 18% growth in cargo revenue in Q3 2024, driven primarily by the Pacific market and strong 767 freighter performance.
Maersk's Q3 Profit Soars Despite Modest Increase in Container Volume
Maersk's Q3 profit surged on higher freight rates despite modest increases in container volumes, with revenue and profit from its shipping, logistics, and ports businesses all posting significant growth.
Port of Melbourne sees container volumes increase in September
The Port of Melbourne recorded growth in both import and export container volumes in September 2024, despite a decline in empty containers.
Sea-Intelligence: Global Schedule Reliability Drops to 51.4% in September
Global schedule reliability in September 2024 dropped to 51.4%, with Maersk leading the pack with the highest reliability, while Wan Hai trailed behind with the lowest.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 44/2024
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 44/2024.
Red Sea Crisis Brings ‘Vessel Bunching’ to Pandemic Peak
Sea-Intelligence reports that vessel congestion on the Asia-North Europe trade has returned to its pandemic peak due to the Red Sea crisis, increasing the risk of port congestion.
ILA union at US East and Gulf Coast ports to resume contract talks in November
Contract talks between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) union and a group of port operators at US East and Gulf Coast ports will resume in November to resolve outstanding issues, including the use of automation.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 43/2024
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 43/2024.
Suez and Panama Canal Disruptions Threaten Global Trade and Development: UNCTAD
UNCTAD has warned of serious disruptions to global trade due to challenges at the Suez and Panama Canals, calling for urgent action to protect supply chains and mitigate risks.
DSV to complete Schenker acquisition by mid-2025
DSV expects to complete the Schenker acquisition in Q2 2025 and report positive Q3 2024 results with profit and volume growth across all divisions.
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