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.
APL updates Gulf Asia Express 2 (GA2) service for Asia-Middle East shipping
With the addition of a call to Vung Tau, the APL container shipping line allows direct connections to Vietnam from Middle East.
Hapag-Lloyd announces freight rates from East Asia to Northern Europe & Mediterranean
The container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new freight rate for shipping from East Asia to Northern Europe & the Mediterranean, effective May 15, 2020.
European ports prepare for a cargo drop in the second quarter
The ports of the Mediterranean and Northern Europe will be badly affected by the recently canceled container shipping services. The number of blanked sailings has now reached 250-300% of what is normally seen during New Year's greetings in China.
COSCO increases revenue per TEU as volumes decrease
Cosco Shipping was able to maintain freight rates for the first quarter even when container volumes fell due to the 2019 Corona virus disease (COVID-19)
Shipping lines Wan Hai, Sealand and Interasia jointly launched the new CTV service
Container shipping lines including Wan Hai, Sealand and Interasia co-launched the new CTV service beginning on May 15. The 21-day rotation will start from Ningbo - Shanghai - Laem Chabang - Bangkok - Laem Chabang - Ho Chi Minh - Ningbo.
Hapag-Lloyd increases in prices from East Asia to the US and Canada starting June 1
Hapag-Lloyd announced it will implement a general rate increase (GRI) for the routes from East Asia to all destinations in the United States and Canada starting June 1, 2020 (date of cargo receipt at origin).
The number of blanked sailings is peaking during the COVID-19 pandemic
According to Sea Intelligence analyst, the field of container shipping has now reached its peak affected by the COVID-19 virus outbreak. The large-scale blanking of sailings is also set to cause problems on the backhaul for export volumes and empty container repositioning.
Blanked container sailings have increased to 435
The number of blanked container sailings has increased to 435 as carriers have to control capacity in the face of the significantly low demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Summary of changes in freight rates in May of the shipping line CMA CGM
Summary of changes in container shipping rates in May of CMA CGM, including ISPS, PSS, GRI, GRR, FAK ... on transport routes to and from Asia.
Asia-Europe container shipping rates despite declining demand
Although import demand from Asia is falling sharply in European countries due to the blockade by the 2019 Corona virus pandemic (COVID-19), container shipping rates in recent weeks have remained stable at levels. higher than last year's price.
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