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.
Legend Cargo Logistics: Eight Years of Building Expertise and Trust on the Vietnam–North America Trade Lane
On September 17, 2026, Legend Cargo Logistics marked its eighth anniversary. From day one, the company chose to focus on the Vietnam–North America trade lane, and that decision has since become a strong foundation for its business: an NVOCC license issued by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), direct weekly LCL consolidation services to the U.S. and Canada, and LCL import solutions from the U.S. to Vietnam.
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.
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.
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.
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