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.
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.
Marketing Solution: Advertise Shipping Schedules with Phaata Logistics Marketplace
Advertising shipping schedules on the international logistics platform Phaata allows shipping lines to reach hundreds of thousands of potential customers, promote sailing schedules across multiple channels, enhance brand recognition, gain a competitive edge, and drive business growth in the Vietnamese market.
Sea-Intelligence forecasts 10-17% capacity cut due to US East Coast port strike
The US East Coast port strike reduced shipping capacity from Asia, Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, with exporters expected to brace for temporary capacity shortages.
Hurricane Milton: Florida Ports Close; South Carolina Restricts Shipping
Ports in Florida and South Carolina have taken precautions, including closures and shipping restrictions, in response to the approaching Hurricane Milton.
Ocean freight rates fall and air freight rates rise as ILA strike ends
Ocean freight rates fell after the ILA strike ended, while air freight rates rose due to port congestion and urgent cargo needs, according to an update from Freightos.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 40/2024
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 40/2024.
Global shipping stocks plunge after US port strike ends
Shares of shipping companies in Europe and Asia fell sharply after a strike at US East Coast and Gulf ports ended earlier than expected.
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