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.
Potential new services on the Asia-North America West Coast route
Following the volume decline of many services on the Asia-North America West Coast route due to the pandemic, there has been a return of growth on the route. As of August 2020, only 39 shipping services are offered weekly, which has increased to 53 from August 2021.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 33/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 33/2021.
SITC continues to expand its fleet as its first 6 months profit triples
With profits tripling over the same period last year, SITC said it will continue to buy old ships and order new construction "at reasonable prices".
More sailing cancellations forecast during Chinese Golden Week
Shippers could face more difficulties in the coming weeks ahead of expectations of more sailing cancellations during China's Golden Week holiday in early October.
Ningbo Port remains quite stable after the closure of Ningbo Meidong port due to Covid
The port of Ningbo has maintained a fairly stable operation after the Meidong port of this port had to be closed due to a case of Delta variant detected on August 11.
Ningbo Meishan terminal closed, container ships diverted to surrounding areas
As with the previously closed Yantian port, vessels calling at Ningbo have begun queuing to enter, either diverting to nearby operating ports, or canceling sailings to Ningbo Meishan.
THE Alliance cancels 12 sailings in August, double the total number of cancellations of 2M and Ocean Alliance
From week 32 to week 35, 18 sailings on the main lines will be canceled out of a total of 496 scheduled sailings, equivalent to a cancellation rate of 4%.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 32/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 32/2021. International shipping market
Hapag-Lloyd increased profits nearly 10 times in the first 6 months of the year
Hapag-Lloyd achieved outstanding financial results in the first half of 2021, benefiting from strong demand for container shipping and record freight rates.
Ningbo terminal shuts and what will happen if Covid hits more ports in China
The Ningbo Meidong Container Terminal was halted on Wednesday due to a Covid case that raised greater concerns for the supply chain as the Delta variant outbreak in China continued to spread wide.
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