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.
China Seaport Association forecasts container volumes will fall in the second quarter
According to the China Seaport Association, container volume of eight major ports increased 6.2% last week. However, the Association warned of the risk of container volume decline due to the spread of the global COVID-19 pandemic in the coming months.
Maersk and MSC canceled many Asia-Europe / Med sailings due to falling demand
As soon as the scheduled container shipping routes from China seemed to return to normal, the 2M Alliance canceled two trains from Asia - Europe / the Mediterranean next week in the wake of the COVID- 19 began to attack demand in western countries.
Container throughput of Chinese ports decreased by 10.6% from January to February this year
China's Ministry of Transport has published port output figures for the January-February period of this year, showing a decline in many major ports, especially in container volumes.
APL Shipping Line launched the "Day 4" service group of the OCEAN Alliance
APL Shipping Lines announces the launch of the OCEAN Alliance's "Day 4" service (OA), which will provide customers with fast and reliable transportation of services on transpacific routes.
MAERSK: If you're not planning, you're planning to fail
The management of the Covid-19 crisis has been a must for supply chains since the beginning of this year and if shippers are concerned about how shipping lines have helped ensure that cargo continues to be transported, here are some suggestions from Maersk Line.
USA and Europe fall into "recession COVID-19"
The U.S. and global economies are in recession, with forecasts being revised as the Corona 2019 virus (COVID-19) spreads around the World, ending the last 10 years of US economic expansion
DHL Global Forwarding declared force majeure due to the impact of COVID-19
DHL Global Forwarding has cited force majeure for all air and sea transport contracts due to unforeseen effects of the global outbreak of the Corona virus (COVID-19)
APL removes port congestion surcharge (PCS) for refrigerated goods exported to Shanghai and Ningbo
APL Shipping announced that the use of cold plugs has improved at the ports of Shanghai and Ningbo
CMA CGM: Notice to update freight rates from Asia to the Red Sea
In order to maintain the quality of the REX service, shipping company CMA CGM notifies its customers about the Rate Restoration Program in March 2020
APL Shipping Lines updates SC3 service on its Trans-pacific service
As part of APL's ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and optimize service delivery, APL announces the revised itinerary for South China Loop 3 (SC3) service.
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