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).
Air Freight Rates Extend Gains Amid Capacity Supply Concerns
Data from the TAC Index shows global air freight rates rose 2% last week as the market faces a potential supply shock on the Transpacific route.
Electrifying Road Freight: Maersk and Kimberly-Clark Move from Pilot to Practice in Europe
Kimberly-Clark and Maersk are bringing their transport electrification strategy to life with the deployment of battery electric trucks (BEVs) in the Czech Republic, projecting a reduction of 130 tonnes of CO2e in 2025, marking a decisive shift from pilot projects to large-scale solutions.
Prologis: U.S. Strategic Gateway Logistics Markets Set for Strong Rebound by 2026
The latest outlook report from Prologis forecasts that demand for warehousing at key U.S. port gateways will shake off the recent downturn and hit a three-year high in 2026, driven by a resurgence in e-commerce and rising trucking cost pressures.
GFS, RCL, and TS Lines Launch New Far East – Red Sea Service
Three regional carriers have joined forces to open a direct route connecting China's major export hubs with the Red Sea, featuring slot purchases by Evergreen, aimed at quenching the capacity thirst on this heating trade lane.
Suez Canal Authority Optimistic on Recovery as CMA CGM Mega-Vessels Return
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has expressed optimism regarding a gradual recovery in vessel traffic after three massive CMA CGM container ships transited the canal within a single week, signaling a return to stability in the Red Sea region.
International Transport and Logistics Market Update Week 46/2025 | 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 November 10 - November 16), 2025.
rediSAIL: Your All-in-One Partner for Maritime Freight Forwarders – Streamline Your Business!
rediSAIL is a digital platform that provides smart vessel schedule lookup, real-time vessel tracking, and multimodal cargo monitoring to help optimize logistics operations.
WorldACD: Air Cargo Rates from Asia-Pacific Continue to Climb
The latest data from WorldACD shows that spot rates from Asia-Pacific (APAC) continued to rise in the first week of November, pulling global rates up, even as total tonnage dipped due to short-term disruptions.
Asia-North America Container Rates Plummet, While Asia-Europe Rates Soar
Spot container rates from Asia are showing diverging trends. The Transpacific trade continues to plunge, while the Asia-Europe trade is being pushed higher by new FAK rate hikes, just on the eve of contract negotiation season.
HMM Maintains Robust Profitability Despite Slump in Container Shipping Market
South Korean shipping line HMM announced a net profit of KRW 304 billion in Q3/2025. The company navigated a weak freight rate and demand environment through cost optimization and operational efficiency, while also recording sequential growth compared to the previous quarter.
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