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.
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Hapag-Lloyd: Notice to apply General Rate Increase from USA to East Asia
Hapag-Lloyd announced to customers that they will implement the General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipping from all US ports to East Asia from May 10, 2020 (date of cargo receipt at origin).
The volume of container shipping from Asia to the US plummeted in March
The volume of container shipments exported to the US from 10 major countries and regions in Asia fell 16.6% year-on-year to 926,673 TEUs in March, due to a significant drop in cargo from China caused by the outbreak of Corona virus (Covid-19).
Canceled sailings increased by more than 400% in a week
Over the next few weeks, container shipping lines will know which losses they will suffer this year with large capacity cuts.
Hapag-Lloyd announces an increase in shipping rates from East Asia to the US and Canada
Hapag-Lloyd will implement a general rate increase (GRI) from East Asia to all ports in the United States and Canada starting May 15, 2020 (pick-up date at the port of loading).
THE Alliance merging services and blanking 28 sailings in May and June
THE Alliance has set out capacity cuts for May and June, including service mergers, suspensions, and blanked sailings due to reduced demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main container shipping lines may lose about US $ 23 billion in 2020 if the situation is worst
The impact of the new Corona virus (COVID-19) could cost major shipping lines up to $ 23 billion in 2020 under the "worst" scenario, according to Sea-Intelligence analyst.
Kuehne + Nagel launches an online quotation platform for intra-Asian shippers
Kuehne + Nagel has launched a new online logistics platform to meet the needs of shippers in Asia.
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