18 Maritime Nations Warn of a “Structural Shift” in Global Trade
The 18-member Consultative Shipping Group (CSG) has warned that conflicts, trade barriers and the growing use of “shadow fleets” are increasing fragmentation and risks across global maritime trade.
Rotterdam World Gateway Completes €500 Million Financing for Expansion Project
Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) has completed financing for the final phase of its €500 million container terminal expansion project at Maasvlakte 2, with the overall expansion set to increase annual capacity to 5 million TEU.
Maersk Updates PSS for Mediterranean–North America Trade
Maersk will introduce a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for cargo moving from the Mediterranean to the US and Canada from 7 October 2026, at a rate of USD 250 per container or EUR 220 per container.
Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI Given 30 More Days to Restructure ZIM Deal
Israel has given Hapag-Lloyd and investment fund FIMI another 30 days to adjust the structure of their proposed $4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM, including a proposal to lower the foreign ownership threshold in New ZIM to 10%.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 36/2026 | 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 36 (from Aug 31 - Sep 06), 2026.
Maersk and ONE Hike Environmental Surcharges on Asia–Europe Trades Effective October 2026
Maersk and ONE are set to raise their environmental surcharges on Asia–Europe trade lanes starting October 1, 2026, lifting rates to USD 170/FEU and USD 220/FEU, respectively. Shipments originating from Vietnam fall under the scope of these revised tariff structures.
German Seaports: Over 6,000 Port Workers Reject ZDS's 5.1% Wage Offer; Threat of Fresh Strikes Remains on the Table
More than 6,000 workers across six major German seaports have turned down a 5.1% wage hike proposal from the Central Association of German Seaport Operators (ZDS). Trade union ver.di has not ruled out further warning strikes, though no specific dates or locations have been announced.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 35/2026 | 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 35 (from Aug 24 - Aug 30), 2026.
Port Strike in the Netherlands on September 4: Rotterdam Could Face Nearly Eight Hours of Disrupted Vessel Handling
FNV Havens will stage a strike at the ports of Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Zeeland on September 4, 2026, halting vessel-handling operations for nearly eight hours. Port operations and inland rail services could be disrupted, potentially affecting cargo supply chains moving through the Netherlands.
LEGEND CARGO Logistics - A reliable partner for the Vietnam-USA market
According to Datamyne's latest statistics from the beginning of 2021 until now, LEGEND CARGO Logistics is ranked in the TOP 10 of Vietnam's freight forwarders with the largest volume of goods exported to the North American market.
Reliability of container sailing schedules is at a record low, only 33.6%
According to analysts Sea-Intelligence, the reliability of container shipping schedule in August dropped to 33.6%. This is the lowest level in the past 10 years that the analyst has tracked the reliability of container shipping lines.
Costco charters three container ships to transport cargoes themselves
Costco revealed it has chartered three ships and chartered thousands of containers to move about 20% of its Asian imports over the next 12 months. Vessels with a tonnage of 800 to 1,000 TEUs.
Growing delays and congestion at ports in the US and Asia
The number of container ships in long queues at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach eased last weekend, however, congestion is increasing at other US and Asian ports.
LCL market developed effectively due to record high container freight rates
In the past, NVOCCs and LCL forwarders sometimes needed only half a container full. However, with rates now hitting all-time records, those days are over.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 38/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 38/2021.
Establishment of Dong Nai Port Customs Branch - Reducing logistics costs, increasing competitiveness for businesses
The Ministry of Finance has just issued Decision No. 1615/QD - BTC dated August 24, 2021 on transforming the model of Long Thanh Customs Branch (under Dong Nai Customs Department) into Dong Port Border Gate Customs Branch since October 15, 2021.
Cosco Shipping Ports acquires shares in the port of Hamburg
Cosco Shipping Ports - A subsidiary of China COSCO Shipping group, specializing in investment activities in seaports around the world - acquired a 35% stake in Container Terminal Tollerort at the port of Hamburg, Germany.
Time of container ships staying at ports increased by 11% in the first half of 2021
According to Sea-Intelligence, a research and analysis company in the global supply chain industry, the average time that container ships at ports starts to increase sharply in the second half of 2020, extending into the first half of 2021.
CMA CGM confirms customer data leak incident
CMA CGM shipping line has announced about the leak of some customer contact information including: first and last names, employer, position, business email address and phone number.
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