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.
Affected by COVID-19, Vietnam still had trade surplus of USD 6.5 billion in the first 7 months
Trade balance of goods in 7 months was estimated at trade surplus of USD 6.5 billion, much higher than USD 1.7 billion in the same period last year.
Strike at the port of Montreal in Canada
The Marine Employers Association (MEA) in the Port of Montreal in Canada said the strike began on July 27, at 7 am local time and continued until 7 am on July 31.
The Port of Rotterdam decreased 9.1% of cargo volume in the first half of 2020
The Port of Rotterdam has reported a 9.1% drop in cargo volumes in the first half of 2020 due to the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Vietnam's rice exports surpassed Thailand to rank 2nd in the world
In the first 5 months, Thailand exported only 2.57 million tons of rice, while Vietnam reached nearly 2.9 million tons. As such, Vietnam has risen to the second position, only after India in terms of rice export volume.
Hapag-Lloyd: Increasing rates from East Asia to Australia, the US and Canada from September 1
According to Hapag-Lloyd, this GRI is needed to make sure that it can continue to offer the quality service to its customers.
Cargo volume at Panama ports increased by 13.7% in the first half of 2020
In the first half of 2020, cargo throughput at Panama ports increased by 13.7% to 3.8 million tons from the same period last year. While the first half of 2019, the growth in cargo volume was only 0.6%.
MSC launched a new service and upgraded four other services to the intra-Asia market
MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) - the second largest container shipping company in the world - has just announced the launch of a new service and upgrade of four existing shipping services to expand its intra-Asia market.
Floods in China disrupts supply chains
According to a Resilinc statement, about 30 of more than 1,800 production sites in parts of China such as Anhui, Hubei, Jiangxi and Zhejiang were affected by floods last week and earlier this week. The rainy season in China has started from June 1.
MSC launched an online instant quote system
MSC's Instant Quote function is currently available for shipments from North America to Europe and from Asia to Europe. Through its "myMSC" online account, shippers can receive instant quotes in just a few clicks anytime 24/7.
CEVA targets smaller shippers with online booking and management tools
CEVA Logistics launches a platform that provides instant booking functionality and is manageable by shippers themselves, a step up based on the instant pricing feature they have launched since September 2019.
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