International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 41/2026 | 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 41 (from Oct 5 - Oct 11), 2026.
Ocean Shipping Disruptions and Tariff Uncertainties Drive Incremental Air Freight Demand in Q4
Persistent maritime bottlenecks alongside looming tariff shifts could trigger an ocean-to-air modal shift through the fourth quarter, as high-tech hardware, semiconductors, and year-end retail volumes place added strain on key Asian export gateways, according to Dimerco.
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.
SITC updates Vietnam-Intra Asia sailing schedules in Sep 2026
SITC schedule for routes from Ho Chi Minh to Intra-Asia countries such as China, Japan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Korea,... in Sep/2026 (Download excel file).
Panama Canal to Cut Daily Transits to 32 from September; Four Carriers Yet to Adjust Published Surcharges
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will reduce the number of vessels permitted to transit the Panama Canal from 36 to 34 per day from September 3, and then to 32 from September 15, 2026, while also postponing two upcoming draft restrictions. Four major carriers have yet to revise their previously announced surcharges.
Shipping Lines Gradually Resume Suez Canal Services as Traffic Reaches Highest Level Since Early 2024
Vessel traffic through the Suez Canal has risen to its highest level since early 2024 as some shipping lines begin returning Asia–Europe services to the Suez–Red Sea route, while security risks in the region remain elevated.
U.S. East Coast Freight Rates $3,334/FEU Higher Than West Coast, Xeneta Recommends Considering Port Diversion
U.S. East Coast freight rates reached USD 10,527/FEU, compared with USD 7,193/FEU for the West Coast as of August 21, 2026, a USD 3,334/FEU difference. Xeneta recommends that shippers consider changing their port of destination.
COSCO and OOCL Increase Capacity on the Mediterranean–West Africa MWAX Service
COSCO Shipping Lines and OOCL have announced the addition of two vessels to the Mediterranean–West Africa Express (MWAX) service, increasing the service frequency to one sailing every 10 days.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 34/2026 | 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 34 (from Aug 17 - Aug 23), 2026.
EUA Prices Hover Around EUR 82/Tonne in Mid-August: A Key Indicator to Watch for Q4/2026 ETS/FuelEU Surcharges
December 2026 EU Allowance (EUA) futures on ICE Endex closed at EUR 81.58/tonne on August 17, 2026, marking their lowest settlement in nearly two weeks. During the preceding week, total trading volume hit 72.4 million tonnes of allowances—the second-lowest weekly volume recorded since early 2026. By the morning of August 18, prices remained 15.30% higher year-over-year, according to TradingEconomics.
Hormuz Strait Vessel Traffic Edges Up After the Weekend
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz edged up to six vessels on August 17 but remained well below the 10-day average, as US-Iran talks continued to struggle to reach an agreement.
Global Air Cargo Spot Rates Ease to $3.12/kg Ahead of Peak
Market intelligence reports from Xeneta and IATA indicate that global air cargo spot rates in July and early August 2026 declined by 6% month-on-month, averaging $3.12 per kg. This downward movement suggests that the air freight sector is entering a consolidation phase, with shippers taking a cautious stance toward charter flight commitments ahead of the year-end peak.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 33/2026 | 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 33 (from Aug 10 - Aug 16), 2026.
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