U.S. and China officially extend trade truce by two months
The U.S. and China extend tariff reductions and a pause on other trade actions by two months, until January 10, 2027, according to Supply Chain Dive.
MSC increases December 2026 FAK rates on Far East–Mediterranean and Black Sea trades
Effective December 1, 2026, MSC will increase its Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from the Far East to the Mediterranean, North Africa and Black Sea, with rates reaching as high as USD 8,200 per 40-foot container. Rates to Northern Europe will remain unchanged.
CMA CGM Announces New Peak Season Surcharges on Services from Asia to the Mediterranean and Mauritius
CMA CGM will introduce new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) from November 2026, reaching up to US$1,600 per 40-foot container on services to the Mediterranean and North Africa, alongside revised charges for shipments to Mauritius.
COSCO Shipping Energy Plans 24-Vessel VLCC Fleet Expansion
COSCO Shipping Energy has unveiled a major fleet expansion program comprising 24 Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), split between 10 direct newbuilding orders valued at $1.42 billion and 14 long-term bareboat charters, with deliveries scheduled across 2029–2030.
Evergreen's EVER EON Transits Suez Canal, Marking Return After Nearly Three Years of Disruption
Evergreen's 16,556-TEU container ship EVER EON transited the Suez Canal on November 8, 2026, marking the carrier's return to the key maritime route after nearly three years of disruption caused by the Red Sea crisis.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 45/2026 | 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 45 (from Nov 02 - Nov 08), 2026.
MSC Extends PRS and SCS Coverage to All Mediterranean and Black Sea Ports
MSC will extend the application of its PRS and SCS surcharges to cargo moving from Asia to the remaining ports across the Mediterranean and Black Sea, effective November 15, 2026, based on the proforma sailing date, until further notice.
Hapag-Lloyd Imposes US$400/TEU PSS on Cargo from Asia and Oceania to Tema
Hapag-Lloyd will apply a USD 400/TEU PSS to all container types from Asia and Oceania to Tema for cargo loaded from 6 November 2026.
Kuehne+Nagel Port Operations Update: Vessel Waiting Times in Ningbo and Shanghai Exceed Two Days
Kuehne+Nagel's port operations update for October 27–November 3, 2026, reports vessel waiting times of more than two days in Ningbo and Shanghai following typhoon-related disruptions, while yard utilization at Vung Tau remains elevated at 90–95%.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 50/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 50/2021.
The number of container blank sailings on the Asia - US West Coast service is up to 28%
Blanked sailings of container lines account for about a quarter of all sailings on the Asia- US West Coast shipping route due to port congestion and delays.
Hapag-Lloyd agreement to provide stable space for Hankook tires until 2024
Global port congestion and record-high freight rates, due to a global container shortage, prompted Hankook to sign a long-term contract with Hapag-Lloyd.
Port of Rotterdam sets new tariffs for the next three years
The Association of Rotterdam Shipbrokers (VRC) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have signed an agreement on port tariff schedules for the next three years.
Air freight rates hit record highs
Air freight rates around the world have surged to record levels as shippers try to meet soaring demand over the upcoming Christmas season.
Maersk Spot restricts NAC booking, opportunities for small forwarding companies to have more customers
Rumors that Maersk will restrict some bookings from January 1 could represent a "big opportunity" for small forwarders to win over large multinational competitors.
Forwarders fear and 'don't have no clue' about freight rates next year
Spot container freight rates are picking up again on most routes, with a big spike expected in January ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.
Lego is about to build a new factory worth 1 billion USD in Vietnam
The Lego maker on Wednesday said it plans to build a new factory in Vietnam to meet rapidly growing demand for children's colored plastic bricks across Asia.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 49/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 49/2021.
Amazon overcomes supply chain disruptions by self-managing container shipping
Amazon has been self-managing container shipping since 2018 and can manage 70-75% of shipments through its shipping network. Currently, Amazon ships more than 10,000 containers each month on its own.
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