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.
Things to know about EVFTA Agreement in Vietnam
In addition to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the EVFTA Agreement is an important new generation of free trade agreement to which Vietnam is a party.
Top 10 Vietnam's largest pepper export markets in the first 5 months of 2020
In May 2020, pepper exports to most major markets decreased compared to May 2019, including: the United States, Germany, India, Egypt, UAE, Netherlands, Russia, Pakistan, Philippines; In contrast, the export of pepper to the UK market increased to 54.4% in volume and 41.3% in value.
EVFTA Agreement and predictions from the European import and export market
The study shows that the EVFTA Agreement will increase Vietnam's export turnover to the EU by about 20% by 2020; 42.7% in 2025 and 44.37% in 2030 compared to no agreement.
Container throughput at major Chinese ports increased by 3.4% in early July
In early July, container throughput at eight major Chinese ports increased by 3.4% over the same period last year.
Seafood exports of Vietnam are expected to increase from August 1 when EVFTA takes effect
As of August 1, when the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into effect, about 212 aquatic products have a base tax rate of 0-22%, of which high tax rates are from 6 to 22% will go to 0%.
CMA CGM Group restructures trans-Pacific network
CMA CGM Group has decided to drop its APL brand in the trans-Pacific service network and the French container line will become its exclusive transport brand on this route from October 1, 2020.
Vietnam's exports in the second half of 2020 with much expectation from EVFTA
Trade turnover is expected to grow thanks to taking advantage of the EVFTA, which is expected to come into effect in early August.
THE Alliance: Plan to blank sailings and merge services in August
The group of container shipping lines - THE Alliance - announced plans to blank sailings and maintain a suspension of service in August as the carriers continue to face reduced demand due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vietnam's top 10 export markets for timber and wood products in the first 5 months of 2020
In the first 5 months of this year, Vietnam exported USD 4.08 billion of timber and wood products, particularly in May reached USD 771.7 million.
Wan Hai Lines launching a new service TVT: Taiwan - Vietnam - Thailand
Wan Hai Lines announces a new service connecting Taiwan to Vietnam and Thailand. This service is named TVT (Taiwan - Vietnam - Thailand) and is operated in cooperation with Interasia Lines.
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