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.
RCL and Gold Star Lines launching a new service between Vietnam to Singapore and Malaysia
Regional Container Lines (RCL) and Gold Star Lines are launching a new service connecting Ho Chi Minh, Singapore and Port Klang.
Export turnover of wood and wood products of Vietnam reached over USD 6 billion in the first 7 months of the year
Accumulated from the beginning of the year to the end of July 2020, exports of wood and wood products are estimated at USD 6.09 billion, up 6.2% over the same period in 2019.
Container shipping lines diverted from Beirut after the port explosion
Container shipping lines are diverting from Beirut to Tripoli and other ports in the Mediterranean region after a massive port explosion in Lebanon destroyed most of the infrastructure there.
Massive blast rips through Beirut port
A fire was seen billowing smoke from a building in the port area followed by a huge blast with a mushroom cloud rising into the air. The blast was heard in Cyprus some 240 km from the Lebanese capital.
Wan Hai launched its own trans-Pacific service
Wan Hai Lines is now offering a solo Far East-US West Coast service after Pacific International Lines (PIL) withdrew from the Transpacific trade.
Goods export - import situation of Vietnam in June and the first 2 quarters of 2020
According to preliminary statistics of the General Department of Customs of Vietnam, by the end of the second quarter of 2020, the total import and export turnover of the whole country reached USD 240.11 billion, down 1.4% (equivalent to a decrease of USD 3.29 billion USD) over the same period last year. In which, export value was USD 122.79 billion, up by 0.2% and import was USD 117.33 billion, down by 2.9%.
Vietnam's coffee exports in July decreased by more than 15%
According to the estimate of the Import and Export Department of Vietnam, coffee exports in July reached 120 thousand tons, worth USD 213 million, down 6% in volume and 2.2% in value compared to June, down 15.1% in volume and 12.3% in value compared to July 2019.
Container shipping lines restored 30 sailings on the trans-Pacific (west coast) service for the third quarter
According to analyst Sea-Intelligence, global carriers reinstated sailings on the trans-Pacific (west coast) service in the third quarter because of optimism about peak season demand and the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19).
Forecast of global logistics trend after Covid-19 (Part 2)
Comments in the report of McKinsey and Oxford Economics think that the impact of the crisis will vary significantly depending on the goods (shape, size of goods, storage requirements and specificity in the process). shipping ...) and the time it takes for the supply chain to be interrupted.
Forecast of global logistics trend after Covid-19 (Part 1)
Trade and logistics companies have begun to estimate the consequences of the disease for the whole 2020, with some road, air and sea transport companies reporting a sharp decline compared to the same period in 2019.
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