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.
When will supply chain disruptions and exorbitant freight rates end?
Shippers and importers in the US are frustrated and eager to end the constant supply chain disruptions and freight rates that seem to have always gone higher every time they needed it.
Union Pacific restarts shipments from US West Coast to Chicago
Union Pacific (UP) - is resuming operations from the West Coast to Chicago, after starting to suspend rail shipments on July 18.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 29/2021)
Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 29/2021.
Port of Los Angeles grows fast in container handling but the joy is not complete
The Port of Los Angeles on the US west coast reported a 27% increase in container throughput in June compared to the same period in 2020.
MSC warns of impacts of international multimodal transport on the West and East coasts in the US
Railroads in the United States have begun to reduce traffic for imported goods at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as well as New York as the US recorded a record increase in import volumes.
Port of Valencia increases container throughput by 11.65% in the first 6 months of 2021
The growth rate of shipping activity of the Port of Valencia shows a very positive trend compared to 2019 - the last year that has not been affected by the pandemic.
Heung A - Korea's first container shipping company
Heung A (Heung-A Line) is a container shipping company established in 1961 in Korea. Heung-A made a very important contribution to the development of the Korean economy, and was once a leading industry in the country.
Ports in South Africa disrupted by violence
Ports at Durban and Richards Bay, and a rail connecting Durban with Gauteng province, where Johannesburg's harbor is located, have been disrupted by days of violence in South Africa.
Container throughput at Panama ports increased by 8.8% in the first 5 months of the year
According to statistics from the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), container cargo throughput at Panama's ports increased by 8.8% to 2.01 million TEU from January to May 2021 compared to same period last year.
International shipping and logistics market (updated week 28/2021)
Update on the container shipping and international logistics market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 28/2021.
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