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.
Cargo volumes soar at Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport sees strong growth in air cargo volumes in Q3 2024, while expanding logistics infrastructure to meet rising demand.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 42/2024
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 42/2024.
Port of Long Beach Reports Record Container Volume
The Port of Long Beach posted record container volumes in September and the third quarter of 2024, as holiday demand surged and shippers moved cargo to the West Coast to avoid strikes at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.
Sea-Intelligence Reports Worsening Global Trade Imbalance
The global trade imbalance is worsening, leading to carriers potentially having to increase the cost of moving empty containers or raising return freight rates, Sea-Intelligence reports.
East Coast Congestion Eases as Strike Backlog Clears
Congestion at US East Coast ports is easing following the ILA strike, while trans-Pacific ocean and air freight rates remain high, Freightos reports.
Fire at Hong Kong container yard destroys 10 containers
A massive fire at a container yard in Hong Kong's Yau Ma Tei district destroyed more than 10 containers and took 14 hours to bring under control.
Container crane collapses at Keelung port
A container crane at Keelung port in Taiwan (China) collapsed after colliding with a new crane that was being transported. The accident caused no casualties but disrupted operations at the port.
Shippers advised to delay airfreight tenders until after turbulent peak season ends
Xeneta has advised shippers to delay their 2025 airfreight tenders and has outlined strategies to cope with the challenging peak season ahead.
Air freight rates remain high despite falling demand during Golden Week
Global air freight rates rose slightly despite falling demand from Asia due to the Golden Week holiday in China, according to WorldACD.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 41/2024
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 41/2024.
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