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.
COSCO SHIPPING Receives Delivery of 3 New Multipurpose Pulp Carriers
COSCO SHIPPING accelerates the development of its multipurpose pulp carrier fleet, with the launch of three new vessels, affirming its pioneering role in the global pulp supply chain and transportation.
RCL reports 18% rise in first-half profit as Middle East tensions
Shipping line RCL recorded an 18% rise in first-half 2024 profit as tensions in the Middle East pushed freight rates higher.
Linerlytica predicts 70% drop in ocean freight rates in next 12 months
Linerlytica predicts a 70% drop in ocean freight rates next year, while Xeneta says a recovery from the Red Sea crisis is needed for this to happen.
Ottawa moves quickly to limit rail disruption in Canada
The Canadian government intervened quickly to resolve the rail dispute, prevent strikes and minimize supply chain disruptions.
Indian ports propose wage hikes to avert strike
The Indian Ports Authority has proposed wage hikes to avert a strike by stevedores, in a bid to avoid disruption to trade amid the current difficult situation.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 34/2024
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 34/2024.
Container Volume at Port of New York and New Jersey Spikes 13.5% in June
Container volume at the Port of New York and New Jersey grew strongly in June, reaching a record high for the second consecutive month, while import-export and rail freight also recorded positive growth.
TS Lines bunkering operation causes Hong Kong oil spill
A fuel oil spill during the refuelling of the TS Kobe at Hong Kong's Kwai Tsing port has forced some areas of the port to be closed for clean-up operations.
Drewry: Dry Container Production Surpasses All-Time High
Dry container production to hit record high in 2024, while reefer production remains weak, Drewry reports.
Retailer Inventories Surging Above Trend, Sea-Intelligence Reports
Sea-Intelligence reports that US retailers’ inventories are rising faster than expected, possibly due to pre-importation to cope with factors such as port strikes and new tariffs.
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