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.
Golden Week transpacific blankings reach Covid-19 peak levels
The capacity reductions which have been already decided by the shipping lines amidst the upcoming Chinese Golden Week are at similar levels to the Covid-19 curtailments during the peak period of the virus in the second quarter.
Another big fire in the port of Beirut
Another big fire broke out in the port of Beirut, which experienced less than five weeks after the explosion left 200 people dead and thousands injured.
THE Alliance blanks sailings due to Golden Week, Covid-19 in October
Container shipping grouping THE Alliance will be blanking 25 services in October in response to the Chinese Golden Week and the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The income gap between the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe route is the highest in history
During what is arguably the strangest, most unpredictable period in the 64-year history of the container shipping industry, the difference in freight rates on the two main East-West main routes has reached historic highs.
CMA CGM forecasts growth in container shipping, especially on the trans-Pacific
CMA CGM has made a positive forecast of the continued growth of container shipping routes, especially on the trans-Pacific, despite a slow start to the Corona virus epidemic (Covid-19).
DB Schenker targets Damco customers: Shippers need not add uncertainty
DB Schenker put aside the good in the business and publicly targeted Damco's customers, after Maersk's decision to include the brands.
Why Maersk axed Safmarine and Damco — and what’s next
World’s largest container line reorganizes. Will its multibrand strategy survive?
Vietnam's export surplus in the first 8 months is nearly USD 12 billion
Merchandise exports in August prospered with an estimated turnover of USD 26.5 billion, up 6.5% over the previous month, bringing the eight-month accumulated export turnover to over USD 174 billion, up 1.6% compared to the previous month over the same period and brought the trade surplus to USD 11.9 billion.
Hamburg Sud restructured globally according to a new strategy of Maersk
Hamburg Süd is making changes in its organizational structure as parent company AP Moller - Maersk moves to foster integration of other independent brands and businesses into its logistics and shipping portfolio.
Maersk Integration sees culling of Safmarine and Damco brands
A.P. Møller - Maersk has announced the integration of Safmarine and DAMCO, aiming to further improve customer experience and end-to-end service delivery. Due to the strategic changes, the Safmarine and Damco brands will no longer be marketed by the end of 2020.
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