MSC and ONE to Continue Ipanema Service Under New VSA from April 2027
MSC and Ocean Network Express (ONE) will continue operating the Ipanema service connecting Asia and the East Coast of South America under a new vessel sharing agreement (VSA) from April 2027, following Hapag-Lloyd’s withdrawal from the existing agreement.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Expands Asia-Pacific Service Network
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings is reinforcing its regional footprint across the Asia-Pacific through synchronized service rollouts across its dual liner brands, COSCO SHIPPING Lines and OOCL, integrating new feeder loops, hinterland intermodal corridors, and AI-driven digital tools.
Around 12% of Global Containership Capacity Affected by Port Congestion
Around 12% of global containership capacity is currently affected by port congestion, the highest level in four years, as schedule disruptions and vessel bunching reduce the effective capacity available to shippers.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 40/2026 | 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 40 (from Sep 28 - Oct 4), 2026.
CMA CGM Completes $1.4 Billion Acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain
CMA CGM has completed its $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain, significantly expanding CEVA Logistics’ contract logistics operations and strengthening its supply chain capabilities in North America.
Legend Cargo Logistics: Eight Years of Building Expertise and Trust on the Vietnam–North America Trade Lane
On September 17, 2026, Legend Cargo Logistics marked its eighth anniversary. From day one, the company chose to focus on the Vietnam–North America trade lane, and that decision has since become a strong foundation for its business: an NVOCC license issued by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), direct weekly LCL consolidation services to the U.S. and Canada, and LCL import solutions from the U.S. to Vietnam.
Sea-Intelligence: Global Schedule Reliability Falls to Lowest Level Since 2022
Sea-Intelligence’s August 2026 GLP report shows global schedule reliability falling to 49.9%, the lowest level since September 2022, while average vessel delays increased to 6.81 days.
Hapag-Lloyd Steps Up Talks with Israel, Details Revised ZIM Proposal
Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI have provided further details of their revised proposal for the ZIM transaction, including an additional Asia service, investment in Israel’s maritime workforce and stronger protection mechanisms under the Golden Share.
COSCO schedules: Vietnam - North America in Oct 2026
The official sailing schedules of COSCO Shipping Lines for routes from Ho Chi Minh / Ba Ria Vung Tau to USA and Canada ports in Oct/2026 (Download excel file).
Intra-Asia Freight Rates Continue to 'Bottom Out' Ahead of Lunar New Year
Intra-Asia freight rates are on a sharp downward trend right before the Lunar New Year due to China tightening steel exports and weakening manufacturing indices. Drewry's index recorded a 10% drop in just two weeks.
Escalating US Tariffs: A Shock to African Airfreight and a Test for AfCFTA
The US tariff hike targets not just China but is sending shockwaves through the African airfreight industry. Soaring logistics costs threaten exporter margins, compelling the continent to seek a new balance via the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and strategic consolidation solutions.
2026 Global Logistics Market Outlook: 5 Key Trends by Transportation Mode
The year 2026 brings favorable global logistics market conditions in terms of transport capacity but carries potential risks from tariffs and service fees. Industry experts offer 5 critical multimodal forecasts to help shippers navigate uncertainty and optimize supply chains.
WorldACD: Global Air Cargo Market Stabilizes Ahead of Lunar New Year
WorldACD data for Week 4/2026 indicates that the global air cargo market has stabilized. While blizzards in North America dampened volumes, demand for fresh flowers for Valentine's Day and the pre-Lunar New Year peak in South China are driving up spot rates, particularly on routes to the US.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 5/2026 | 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 5 (from January 26 - February 1), 2026.
Maersk Takes Over Two Panama Canal Gateway Ports Following Court Ruling
Following a Panama Supreme Court ruling voiding the contract with Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison due to "disproportionate bias," APM Terminals (a Maersk company) has been officially appointed as the temporary administrator of the Balboa and Cristobal gateway ports.
Port of Savannah Wraps Up 2025 with Second-Highest Throughput in History
Ending 2025, the Port of Savannah reached a throughput of 5.7 million TEUs, up 2.6%, marking its second-busiest year on record. This achievement was driven by record inland rail connectivity performance and an ambitious $4.5 billion infrastructure investment plan.
Port of Singapore 2025: Setting Double Records in Container Throughput and Bunkering
The Port of Singapore closed 2025 with a new record of 44.7 million TEUs handled and 56.8 million tonnes of marine fuel supplied. Despite a slight dip in total cargo tonnage due to the liquid bulk segment, Singapore solidified its status as the world’s No. 1 bunkering hub and is expanding into the Ro-Ro sector.
Indian Logistics Sector Eyes Policy Stability and Infrastructure Push in 2026
Ahead of the new Fiscal Year Budget announcement, and buoyed by the IMF raising India's GDP growth forecast to 7.3%, the nation's logistics sector is laser-focused on infrastructure reforms, green transition, and digitalization. These moves aim to optimize costs and sharpen competitiveness within global supply chains.
COSCO updates sailing schedules of Vietnam-Middle East & Oceania in Feb 2026
COSCO schedules from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan... in Feb/2026 (Download excel file).
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