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.
Over 65% Vietnam logistics firms expect low revenue in 2020 on Covid-19
It is estimated that 20-30% of the volume and revenue of Vietnamese shipping lines are generated from the Chinese market.
Container lines abolish extra charges for reefer cargo at Chinese ports
Container lines are canceling surcharges on reefer containers shipped to Chinese ports because congestion caused by Corona virus (COVID-19) has subsided.
Ocean Alliance launches "Day Four Product" service group
Ocean Alliance has announced the commencement of its "Day Four Product" service group. The new service group will provide 19 trans-Pacific services, 2 transatlantic services, 7 Asia - North Europe services, 4 Asia - Mediterranean services, 4 Asia - Middle East services and 2 Asia - Red Sea services.
China currently owns the largest container fleet
The chairman of the German Shipowners Association (VDR) - Alfred Hartmann - said that China had surpassed Germany and became the country with the largest container fleet.
China's major container ports saw a 9.1% increase in volume last week
Chinese ports are returning to normal after the outbreak of the Corona virus (COVID-19) and last week saw a 9.1% jump in container volumes, however, the number of large shipments reduction.
OOCL orders five mega container ships
OOCL has signed a new shipbuilding contract with the shipbuilding engineering factories COSCO Nantong (NACKS) and the shipbuilding engineering factory KHI COSCO Dalian (DACKS) for five new container ships, at a cost of is 155.68 million USD for each vessel with a nominal capacity of 23,000TEU.
SM Line has cut intra-Asia services to focus on its trans-Pacific service
SM Line Group is narrowing its services in East Asia to focus on trans-Pacific services, now it is part of the 2M alliance with Maersk Line and MSC.
CMA CGM begins to recover container volumes in China
CMA CGM said there was a recovery in production from the Chinese market after the Corona virus (COVID-19) hit the country in February.
Ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach warns shipping volumes from Asia could fall even further
Ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach said declining cargo volumes in the coming months could be even more severe in February if the 2019 Corona disease (COVID-19) spread more widely in Asia.
Corona Virus interferes with K+N's acquisition of Asia market
Kuehne + Nagel is actively targeting growth in Asia and CEO Detlef Trefzger believes that the region will remain the center of global economic development despite the negative effects of the epidemic Corona virus 2019 (COVID-19) in the aviation and maritime markets.
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