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.
MSC Adjusts Port Rotation on Asia–US West Coast Service
MSC has adjusted the port rotation on its Pearl and Sentosa services connecting Asia with the US West Coast, with changes involving Hai Phong, Xiamen, Oakland and Long Beach.
Q3/2026 Europe-Bound Environmental Surcharges: Maersk and ONE Differ by $49/FEU, While MSC Quotes by TEU
An analysis of Q3/2026 environmental surcharges imposed by Maersk, ONE and MSC on Europe-bound services, including differences in surcharge levels, TEU/FEU charging structures and the potential impact of EUA prices on logistics costs in Q4.
Panama Canal Tightens Draft Limits in Three Consecutive Steps as Four Carriers Impose Surcharges Differing by Up to 3.2 Times
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will lower the maximum allowable draft for Neopanamax vessels to 48.5 ft, 48.0 ft and 47.5 ft in three consecutive stages. Meanwhile, four major carriers have announced transit surcharges ranging from USD 100 to USD 320/TEU, with CMA CGM subsequently raising its surcharge to USD 500/TEU from September.
Intra-Asia Freight Rates End Six-Week Slide: IACI Rises to USD 970/FEU as Emergency Fuel Surcharges of USD 38–75/TEU Emerge on Short-Haul Trades
Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) rose 1% to USD 970/FEU, ending a six-week run of consecutive declines. However, the intra-Asia market is becoming increasingly fragmented, with rates to South Asia and the Gulf rising while several Southeast Asian trades recorded sharp declines. At the same time, carriers have begun introducing Emergency Fuel Surcharges of USD 38–75/TEU on a number of short-haul routes.
Europe Freight Rates Continue to Fall as Carriers Abandon August 1 Increase, Look to August 15
Container freight rates on the Asia–Europe trade continued to decline in early August as carriers abandoned their planned August 1 rate increases and shifted their focus to new FAK (Freight All Kinds) rates taking effect on August 15. However, actual market transaction rates remain significantly below carriers’ published tariff levels.
Why Is 47.5 Feet a “Dreaded Number” for US East Coast Ports?
Prolonged drought conditions are forcing the Panama Canal to further reduce its maximum allowable draft to 47.5 feet, prompting carriers to introduce surcharges and increasing pressure on supply chains serving the US East Coast.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 32/2026 | 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 32 (from Aug 3 - Aug 9), 2026.
Iran Considers Banning US- and Israel-Linked Vessels from Transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is considering banning vessels linked to the United States and Israel from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran and Oman are negotiating a new framework aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the strategic waterway.
MSC Silvana VIII Sinks Further off Zhoushan After Salvage Refloating Attempt Fails
The 8,401-TEU container ship MSC Silvana VIII has sunk further off Zhoushan, China, after an unsuccessful attempt to refloat the grounded vessel. Salvage operations continue to face significant challenges amid the threat of deteriorating weather conditions.
CMA CGM Introduces Peak Season Surcharge on Multiple Far East Trade Lanes
CMA CGM will implement a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on several trade lanes from the Far East to Mozambique, Madagascar, Somalia, and Seychelles effective 10 August 2026, with surcharge levels reaching as high as USD 750 per TEU.
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