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%.
Number of lost containers on the ZIM Kingston ship increased to 106, the fire is under control
The number of containers reported lost from the ZIM Kingston has increased to more than 100, and officials say the fire is under control.
ZIM buys seven secondhand container ships for $320 million
ZIM shipping line has purchased seven container ships between 12 and 14 years old for $320 million since the beginning of October.
Yang Ming leases a container ship to Maersk Line for a year
Yang Ming Shipping has agreed to lease one of its container ships to Maersk Line for a year for nearly $63 million.
10 crew members have abandoned the Zim Kingston, firefighting efforts continue
10 crew members abandoned the Zim Kingston when it caught fire off Victoria, BC, Canada after losing several containers; Firefighting efforts are still ongoing.
ZIM Kingston vessel caught fire near Victoria, BC, Canada after losing many containers
The container ship ZIM Kingston caught fire after losing about 40 containers west of the US-Canada border; The ship is currently anchored in the Juan de Fuca Strait and the situation appears to be deteriorating.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 42/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 42/2021.
2M alliance reschedules European services due to port congestion problem
The 2M alliance, which includes shipping lines Maersk and MSC, has changed the schedules of some services in Europe, due to port congestion and supply chain issues.
Amazon, Ikea, Unilever... join the coZEV project - Cargo Owners for Zero-Emission Vessels
Amazon, Brooks Running, Frog Bikes, Ikea, Inditex, Michelin, Patagonia, Tchibo and Unilever are the first signatories of a new global project coZEV - Cargo Owners for Zero-Emission Vessels.
Port of Rotterdam to increase cargo volume by 15% as economy recovers
Cargo throughput at the Port of Rotterdam increased by 15% in the third quarter year-on-year as international trade continued to recover from the COVID-19 slump
Shipping line ONE cooperates with WAVE BL to deploy electronic bill of lading (eBL)
ONE announced plans to expand its offering of Electronic Bills of Lading (eBL) with technology provider WAVE BL, with the goal of enhancing and accelerating digital commerce adoption across its entire supply chain.
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