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.
Trump for tankers, Biden for boxes and dry bulk: VesselsValue
VesselsValue’s chief strategy officer Adrian Economakis has become the latest analyst to give his verdict on what today’s US presidential election means for international shipping, broadly stating that a win for the current incumbent of the White House, Donald Trump, favours the tanker trades, while a Joe Biden victory ought to be welcomed by dry bulker and container shipowners.
Serious shortage of empty containers for coffee exports in Brazil
Brazilian coffee producers that are experiencing a bountiful harvest have struggled to bring their beans to market due to a serious shortage of container equipment underway on shipping routes from the East Coast Southeast America to Asia.
DSV: The demand for air and sea transportation in the 4th quarter ‘encouraging’
“We are seeing some worrying signs in Europe, such as lockdowns in France and now Germany, but we have not seen any negative variance in the volume we are receiving from customers, which is a very encouraging sign”
Hapag-Lloyd announced to delay applying General rate increase from East Asia to USA and Canada
Hapag-Lloyd has informed to its customers that it will delay the application of a general rate increase (GRI) on 1 November 2020 on its eastbound routes from East Asia to all USA and Canadian ports.
Damco merging with Maersk poses a threat to digitally deficient NVOs and carriers
The merger of Damco into Maersk, the world's largest shipping company, brings Damco forwarding services into its own services, poised to disrupt shipping and logistics.
Shipping lines still have the upper hand with sky-high spot rates
Container shipping spot rates on east-west routes this week maintained historic highs in recent weeks.
ONE says: 'We sold out', but faced new hurdles in this 'incredible one year'
In a year of ups and downs and continuing rapid growth in the container shipping industry, a senior executive at the shipping company announced: "We have sold out."
Logistics companies complain to Maersk: ''moving from supplier to becoming a competitor
The major forwarders may abandon Maersk for fears that the carrier's new "integrated" and "aggressive" business strategy creates conflicts of interest and the carrier wants to cut forwarders out of its business.
Carriers use digital technology to limit the opportunities of freight forwarding companies
Container shipping lines are using their online platforms to move shippers away from freight forwarding companies and shift them to direct relationships with the carrier, according to freight forwarding sources in Europe and India.
Yang Ming enhances intra-Asia services with the launching new ships
Yang Ming will be improving the Japan - Taiwan - South China (JTS) service with the addition of calls to Port Kelang, Singapore and South Manila ports, effective October 21.
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