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.
Top 25 global air freight forwarders in 2019
In a year marked by the ongoing trade war between China and the US, DHL Global Forwarding has risen to the top of the list of air freight forwarders in the world in 2019 above Kuehne + Nagel (K + N) and DB Schenker, while DSV Panalpina are in the top 4
Updated shipping information of THE Alliance in the 3rd quarter of 2020
THE Alliance will continue to merge the two services on its Asia-North Europe trade route in the third quarter, when it announces blanked sailings and service is suspended in July.
Quy Nhon Port launches container shipping service to Northeast Asia
Quy Nhon Port Joint Stock Company opened a direct transport service from Quy Nhon port to Northeast Asian countries on June 3.
Situation of export logistics of plastic goods in the first quarter of 2020 in Vietnam
According to preliminary statistics, in the first 3 months of 2020, Vietnam's plastic material export turnover reached 268.5 thousand tons, valued at US $ 276.5 million, down 1.9% in volume and down 12.5% in value compared to 2019. Meanwhile, our country's plastic exports reached 801.5 million USD, down 0.8% compared to Q1 2019.
Container freight rates from Asia to the US West Coast exceed USD 2,000/FEU
Container freight rates from Asia to the US West Coast have risen this week, due to a drop in shipping capacity that has not kept pace with the increase in shipping demand to replenish stocks.
PIL negotiates with Temasek for financial relief
Pacific International Lines (PIL) is in discussion with Helliconia Capital Management - a unit owned by state-owned Temasek Holdings - for an investment to bail out the container line.
Situation of goods import-export of Vietnam in April and 4 months of 2020
According to preliminary statistics of the General Department of Customs in April 2020, the total import-export turnover of the whole country reached US $ 36.11 billion, down 22% compared to March 2020, corresponding to a decrease of 10 , 17 billion USD.
Cut capacity to increase freight rates despite reduced demand
By blanking a lot of sailings, carriers were able to maintain freight rates at 25-40% higher than last year, despite weakening demand as countries closed. most retail stores and most of the production.
Freight rates are stable as carriers find a balance between supply and demand
Only six more blanked sailings in the past week have marked the stability of long-haul routes that are currently in need of balancing with available shipping capacity, suggesting that freight rates are gradually coming in stability.
OOCL's performance in the first quarter and upcoming market trends
Business results of the container shipping company OOCL in the first quarter of 2020 and the trend of international container shipping market in the near future.
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