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.
All alliances reinstate transpacific capacity
All three east-west alliances have now committed to reinstate blanked sailings in October on the booming transpacific tradelane.
More Port of Felixstowe congestion riles freight forwarders
An increase in container volumes in the rush to beat China’s Golden Week holidays and technical issues with the Port of Felixstowe’s vehicle Booking System (VBS) has resulted severe congestion at the port according to freight forwarders’ association BIFA.
Congestion at North American terminals as Covid takes its toll
Carriers are reporting a number of pinch-points at US and Canadian ports as container volumes have increased to in excess of pre-pandemic levels while inland infrastructure has suffered due to a lack of staff and terminal congestion.
Box rates still on the way up after regulatory warnings
Both the Pacific and Asia to Europe rates have shown increases this week even after regulatory authorities in China, the US, Europe and South Korea have moved to monitor rates in both trades.
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) investigates the rates of shipping lines
Following efforts by China's Ministry of Transport last week to limit spot freight rates, the US government has threatened to bring carriers to court if they find evidence of collusion in the profitable response of the container shipping industry to the global epidemic.
The Chinese authorities asked trans-Pacific carriers to increase capacity
Chinese authorities have suggested to major container lines that they inject more capacity and less aggressively raise rates in the trans-Pacific trade as spot rates hit highs, adding an entirely new element to an already volatile market, carriers and forwarders tell JOC.com
ONE opens a new JCV service connecting directly from Japan / China to Vietnam
Shipping company ONE (Ocean Network Express) has decided to launch a new service connecting Japan and China to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, following the growing trend of connecting Southeast Asian goods with mainline operators.
Container volume throughput at eight major Chinese ports increased 7.4% in early September.
According to data released by the China Ports and Ports Association, container volume throughput at eight major Chinese ports increased 7.4% year-on-year in early September
South Korean authorities add their voice to Pacific rate concerns
The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) is reportedly concerned with peak Transpacific freight rates, which have reached levels not seen since 2009.
Records tumble for box spot rates across the world
The remarkable bull-run seen in container spot rates is creating records across the seven seas, and spooking regulators.
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