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).
Surging India-Iran Air Freight: Risk of 'Collateral Damage' from Proposed US 25% Tariffs
Air cargo volumes from India to Iran have surged nearly 200% over the past five years. However, this growth momentum faces significant challenges as US President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a 25% tariff on Iran’s trading partners threatens to disrupt this burgeoning supply chain.
Global Tanker Market Forecast 2026
Tim Smith, an expert from MSI, assesses that the tanker market enters 2026 on a solid footing driven by geopolitical instability and surging oil production. However, the wave of newbuilding deliveries commencing this year could exert pressure to reverse market trends in the 2027–2028 period.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 3/2026 | 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 3 (from January 12 - 18), 2026.
Red Sea Restart: Signaling Lower Rates for Asia-US Shippers
Maersk’s decision to resume services via the Red Sea could release 6-8% of global shipping capacity, creating significant downward pressure on freight rates for Asia-US shippers as the market enters a crucial contract negotiation phase.
Wan Hai and Interasia Restructure NS5 Service and Launch New TVS Service Connecting Southeast Asia
Wan Hai Lines and Interasia Lines have announced plans to modify the NS5 service route starting next month, adding calls at Phuoc An (Vietnam) and Chiba (Japan). Simultaneously, the carriers are launching a new service, TVS, connecting Taiwan with key Southeast Asian ports.
Hong Kong International Airport Reaffirms Status as World’s No. 1 Air Cargo Hub in 2025
Closing out 2025, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has once again affirmed its position as the world's premier air cargo hub, with total throughput reaching 5.1 million tonnes. In December alone, the transshipment segment recorded an impressive 18% growth, creating strong momentum for the new year.
Maersk Officially Restarts Red Sea Routing: A Structural Shift
Following successful trial voyages, shipping giant Maersk has confirmed that the MECL service will return to the Suez Canal route. This marks the first structural service change signaling an effort to normalize operations, commencing with the vessels Cornelia Maersk and Maersk Detroit in January.
US CPI Rises 2.7% in 2025: Inflationary Pressures Accompany Supply Chain Tightening
The latest report from the BLS shows US CPI rose 2.7% in 2025, driven by shelter and energy costs. Notably, this inflationary pressure coincides with transportation capacity dipping to multi-year lows, signaling a new cycle of rising freight rates.
Asia-Europe Container Shipping Enters 2026: Seasonal Bounce Meets Lingering Structural Uncertainty
The Asia-Europe container freight market kicks off 2026 with strong momentum driven by pre-Lunar New Year demand, pushing North Europe rates to $2,700/FEU. However, experts warn this is merely a cyclical recovery, with the post-holiday outlook still clouded by Red Sea uncertainties.
COSCO Secures Massive $2.7 Billion Order: A Strategic Pivot to LNG-Powered Container Vessels
COSCO Shipping has officially confirmed an investment deal for 18 newbuildings with a total value of approximately USD 2.7 billion. Notably, the order includes twelve 18,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel vessels, marking the Chinese giant's first foray into the liquefied natural gas fuel segment.
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