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.
Hong Kong Container Volumes Fall in H1
The container volumes handled by the Port of Hong Kong continued to decline by 5% in H1 2024.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 36/2024
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 36/2024.
Asia’s Maritime Power: China Leads, Regional Competition Intensifies
Container News’ analysis of Asia’s maritime power shows China in the lead, while other countries such as Malaysia, Japan, South Korea and Singapore are competing fiercely to improve their position.
China State Shipbuilding Corporation Unveils World's First 27,500 TEU Container Ship
China State Shipbuilding Corporation Unveils World's Largest Container Ship GREEN SEALION 27500 Along With Other Innovative Ship Designs at SMM Hamburg.
Spot Container Freight Rates Fall 8%
The Shanghai Container Freight Index (SCFI) and the Drewry World Container Index (WCI) both fell 8% over the past week.
Ex-Asia Ocean Freight Rates See Easing
Ocean freight rates from Asia eased slightly in early September due to lower peak season demand, but challenges remain in the global shipping landscape.
CMA CGM Receives New Aircraft and Launches First Trans-Pacific Service
CMA CGM Air Cargo has taken delivery of its third Boeing 777-200F and launched its first trans-Pacific route, connecting Hong Kong to Chicago via Seoul.
COSCO Invests in Building 42 New Bulk Carriers
COSCO SHIPPING Development has signed a major deal to invest in, build and lease 42 new bulk carriers, with a total order value exceeding US$2 billion.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 35/2024
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 35/2024.
OOCL, IKEA and Kyocera Cooperate on B24 Biofuel Voyage
IKEA and Kyocera benefitted from reduced carbon emissions on Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)'s biofuel voyage in early August.
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