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.
Export market share of masks in the world
China is the largest exporter of masks, accounting for about 40% of the market share.
Top 10 handbags export markets of Vietnam in the first 5 months of 2020
In the first 5 months of 2020, Vietnam exported USD 1.28 billion of bags, suitcases and umbrellas, down 14.5% over the same period last year.
Handbag exports have surged by more than 468% in Nigeria
Handbag exports increased sharply in Nigeria market, up 468.4%, reaching USD 5.42 million.
Sea-Intelligence: Shipper are right, shipping is getting worse
Last week, Jordi Espin of the European Council of Shippers (ESC) complained that shippers paid more for a worse service. This week Sea-Intelligence showed that he was right.
ONE announcing two new direct services connecting China - Southeast Asia
Services will add direct sailings between China and Southeast Asia, namely Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Evergreen expects shipping volume to recover in the second half
Evergreen Marine Corporation chairman - Anchor Chang - said container output in the second half of this year is expected to recover to a level similar to the same period a year ago.
Situation of exports - imports of Vietnam in May and the first 5 months of 2020
According to preliminary statistics of the General Department of Customs in May 2020, the total import-export turnover of the whole country reached US $ 37.36 billion, up 3.5% compared to April 2020, respectively. increased by 1.26 billion USD.
Maersk sees its Q2 container volume better than expected
Maersk said its better-than-expected container volumes helped it upgrade its outlook for the second quarter; with output expected to fall only 15-18% (compared to the 2019 period) compared to the company's initial assessment of the decline of up to 20-25%.
Shipping lines raised freight rates along with blanked sailings in the third quarter
Container carriers announced a drop in capacity in the third quarter on trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe routes amid rising freight rates, according to Sea-Intelligence analyst.
Tianjin Port and SITC launching a new shipping service to Southeast Asia
Four 1,800-TEU container ships are expected to be deployed to provide a direct shipping service from China to Ho Chi Minh / Quy Nhon in Vietnam and Bintulu in Malaysia.
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