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.
Container shipping rates continue to rise
Container freight rates continue to soar as the sector continues to face capacity declines, port congestion and supply chain disruptions.
COSCO schedule: Vietnam - Intra Asia in August 2021
COSCO schedule for routes from Ho Chi Minh to Intra-Asia countries such as China, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Korea, India ... (Download excel file).
COSCO schedules: Vietnam - Europe in August 2021
COSCO sailing schedules ex Ho Chi Minh / Vung Tau to European countries such as Netherlands, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium... (Download excel file).
COSCO schedules: Vietnam - North America in August 2021
The official sailing schedules of COSCO Shipping Lines for routes from Ho Chi Minh / Ba Ria Vung Tau to USA and Canada ports (Download excel file).
Container shipping line alliances have a 5% cancellation rate
According to Drewry, 24 train cancellations between weeks 31 and 34 were announced out of a total of 496 scheduled trains, representing a cancellation rate of 5%.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 30/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 30/2021.
Ever Given vessel that ran aground in the Suez Canal has arrived in Rotterdam
Container ship Ever Given 20,388TEU, called at the port of Rotterdam at 05:15 (local time) on July 29, with a delay of nearly 4 months compared to the original schedule.
Warning: Book now or it won't be available for sale during the Christmas season
Containers don't lie - and now they're telling the ugly story of the supply chain bottleneck that US importers are facing. Shippers need to be more careful and calculated to overcome the current congestion.
Congestion begins to increase again at US West Coast ports
The number of ships moored in San Pedro Bay waiting to enter the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has begun to increase again.
Chittagong Port faces severe container congestion as Bangladesh goes into lockdown
The ongoing blockade in Bangladesh has started to take its toll on the shipping sector, especially at port container yards, creating severe congestion, and making it virtually impossible for importers to receive their cargo containers.
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