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.
Maersk: Container Demand Remains Strong in Q4/2024
Maersk forecasts global container demand to remain strong in Q4/2024, particularly in North America and Latin America, despite disruptions in the Red Sea and a potential strike at a US East Coast port.
DSV Acquires DB Schenker, Becomes World's Largest Freight Forwarder
DSV will become the world's largest freight forwarder after completing its €14.3bn acquisition of DB Schenker.
PSA Mumbai Crosses 200,000 TEUs in August
PSA Mumbai achieved its first record of handling over 200,000 TEUs in August, cementing its position as a key player in the Indian and global logistics network.
Port of New Orleans Back in Business After Hurricane Francine
The Port of New Orleans and the New Orleans Public Belt have resumed normal operations following Hurricane Francine with no reported significant damage.
Container rates post biggest weekly drop since May 2020
The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) posted its biggest weekly percentage drop since May 2020 at $4,168, down more than 13% on the week.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 37/2024
Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 37/2024.
Lower Capacity and Rising Demand Drive Higher Rates on the Atlantic
Container freight rates on the Atlantic trade lane are rising due to capacity shortages and rising volumes, amid concerns about a looming US East Coast port strike and post-election trade policy uncertainty.
US Container Ports Expect to Continue Busy in September
Major US container ports are expected to continue to be busy in September, with cargo volumes up significantly year-over-year, despite the threat of labor strikes.
Shippers Look for Alternatives as East Coast Port Strike Looms
North American shippers are looking for alternatives as a strike at US East Coast ports looms, as carriers weigh strategic options to deal with the situation.
COSCO and TCL Announce Warehousing Partnership in North America
COSCO SHIPPING and TCL Collaborate on Opening a New Warehouse in Los Angeles, Aiming to Optimize Supply Chain and Enhance Customer Service in North America.
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