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.
Hapag-Lloyd implements additional blank sailings
As a result of the traditional slow activities during post Chinese New Year 2020, combined with the situation in China, Hapag-Lloyd will implement additional blank sailings to match the reduced market demand.
CMA CGM: Operational Impact due to Coronavirus, Lunar New Year Holidays Extension (Update #2)
CMA CGM would like to offer you our latest update on the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus in the Hubei province and any impact to CMA CGM Group’s operations in Greater China.
Shippers fear growing supply chain disruptions due to Coronavirus
Travel restrictions for workers in China and supply chain disruptions there due to the coronavirus are raising fears among US importers and exporters that conditions in the trans-Pacific trades may worsen in the coming weeks.
CMA CGM unveils new prices from Asia
CMA CGM announces several fresh prices on January 16. According to announcements, the French shipping company will apply General Rate Restoration from Asia to West Africa and new FAK rates from India and Sri Lanka to North Europe and the Mediterranean.
Hapag-Lloyd to increase rates from East Asia
Hapag-Lloyd to increase rates from East Asia
APL adds Lunar New Year blank sailings
Following its last advisory on 3 January 2020, APL announces that additional void sailings will be implemented on its Asia-North America services, as below, to ensure balance between supply and demand during the Lunar New Year period.
Ocean Alliance unveils Day 4 Product
CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen and OOCL signed today (January 9, 2020) the launch of Ocean Alliance Day 4 Product, which will start in April 2020.
APL to apply surcharge in February
APL will apply the following Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) with effect from 1 February 2020 until further notice, for the service scope stated below.
CMA CGM announces PSS from Asia
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