U.S. and China officially extend trade truce by two months
The U.S. and China extend tariff reductions and a pause on other trade actions by two months, until January 10, 2027, according to Supply Chain Dive.
MSC increases December 2026 FAK rates on Far East–Mediterranean and Black Sea trades
Effective December 1, 2026, MSC will increase its Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from the Far East to the Mediterranean, North Africa and Black Sea, with rates reaching as high as USD 8,200 per 40-foot container. Rates to Northern Europe will remain unchanged.
CMA CGM Announces New Peak Season Surcharges on Services from Asia to the Mediterranean and Mauritius
CMA CGM will introduce new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) from November 2026, reaching up to US$1,600 per 40-foot container on services to the Mediterranean and North Africa, alongside revised charges for shipments to Mauritius.
COSCO Shipping Energy Plans 24-Vessel VLCC Fleet Expansion
COSCO Shipping Energy has unveiled a major fleet expansion program comprising 24 Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), split between 10 direct newbuilding orders valued at $1.42 billion and 14 long-term bareboat charters, with deliveries scheduled across 2029–2030.
Evergreen's EVER EON Transits Suez Canal, Marking Return After Nearly Three Years of Disruption
Evergreen's 16,556-TEU container ship EVER EON transited the Suez Canal on November 8, 2026, marking the carrier's return to the key maritime route after nearly three years of disruption caused by the Red Sea crisis.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 45/2026 | 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 45 (from Nov 02 - Nov 08), 2026.
MSC Extends PRS and SCS Coverage to All Mediterranean and Black Sea Ports
MSC will extend the application of its PRS and SCS surcharges to cargo moving from Asia to the remaining ports across the Mediterranean and Black Sea, effective November 15, 2026, based on the proforma sailing date, until further notice.
Hapag-Lloyd Imposes US$400/TEU PSS on Cargo from Asia and Oceania to Tema
Hapag-Lloyd will apply a USD 400/TEU PSS to all container types from Asia and Oceania to Tema for cargo loaded from 6 November 2026.
Kuehne+Nagel Port Operations Update: Vessel Waiting Times in Ningbo and Shanghai Exceed Two Days
Kuehne+Nagel's port operations update for October 27–November 3, 2026, reports vessel waiting times of more than two days in Ningbo and Shanghai following typhoon-related disruptions, while yard utilization at Vung Tau remains elevated at 90–95%.
Hapag-Lloyd announces fresh rates
Hapag-Lloyd announces the following Ocean Tariff rates for all cargoes in 20’ and 40’ General Purpose (incl. High Cube Containers) on the westbound trade from East Asia to North Europe
Hapag-Lloyd announces new GRI from East Asia
Hapag-Lloyd announces new GRI from East Asia
CMA CGM announces fresh rates from Asia
Below you can find the new applicable CMA CGM Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates(*) as follows :
Marketing Plan for a Logistic Business
Logistics companies are responsible for transporting goods from point A to point B and are often tasked with managing the flow of a product from the time it leaves a manufacturing site, until it reaches the consumer.
How to Be Efficient at Selling Logistics
Logistics services move materials into and out of a company. This can involve transportation, packaging, warehousing and security.
4 Steps to a Culture of Business Innovation
“If you have always done it that way, it is probably wrong.” – Charles Kettering As profound shifts take place in the modern workplace, entrepreneurs are finally recognizing that the traditional way isn’t always the best way.
Competing With E-Commerce Giants
Despite the highly competitive environment, it is possible for small and mid-sized companies to compete with the e-commerce giants. It just takes creativity, a strong, optimized supply chain and, of course, exemplary customer service.
Improve Sales Through Lead Generation
Your office phone isn’t ringing as much as it used to, but that doesn’t mean that your company needs to start closing its doors. You (or your salespeople) just need to get back to prospecting and lead generation.
Recruiting Supply Chain Talent
New technologies, consumer demands, and the rise of the mobile workforce are shifting the business landscape quickly, making specialized supply chain and logistics workers more valuable than ever. It's imperative for organizations to have a strategy in place to recruit and retain these talented workers.
5 tips to improve your logistics strategy and increase customer loyalty
Most ecommerce professionals know that the sustainability of a business is not based only on the acquisition of new customers, but also on your ability to build a loyal customer base that will buy from you time and time again. In fact, arguably one of the most quotable statistics in this industry is the fact that it costs five times as much to attract a new customer, than to keep an existing one.
Featured News
- Hapag-Lloyd applies Peak Season Surcharge from East Asia to USA and Canada
- The world\'s largest container ships MSC Irina and MSC Loreto floated
- MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) - The world\'s leading container shipping lines
- Information you need to know about Maersk Line
- Top 10 export and import goods between Vietnam - Philippines in the first 5 months of 2020
HOT PROMO
See more
Why do thousands of businesses trust Phaata?
USERS/MONTH
LOGISTICS COMPANIES
REQUEST FOR QUOTEŚ
QUOTATIONS
VIETNAM LOGISTICS COMMUNITY
5 Steps to Get the Best Quote
Find a price quickly/Send a RFQ
Compare multiple options
Contact for Further Consultation
Negotiating prices/services
Management & rating
Freight rates
Warehouse