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).
Typhoon Ragasa Snarls Far East Ports as Asia-Europe Rates Continue to Fall
Typhoon Ragasa causes severe disruptions at Far East ports just before Golden Week, while Asia-Europe container rates continue to decline and new U.S.-China tariff developments add to uncertainty.
SITC updates Vietnam-Intra Asia sailing schedules in Oct 2025
SITC schedule for routes from Ho Chi Minh to Intra-Asia countries such as China, Japan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Korea,... in Oct/2025 (Download excel file).
Pre-Golden Week Blank Sailings Accelerate, Revealing Divergent Alliance Strategies
The latest analysis from Sea-Intelligence shows that the wave of pre-Golden Week blank sailings has accelerated sharply, with over 544,000 TEU of capacity cut in the last four weeks, while also dissecting the contrasting capacity management strategies among the major carrier alliances.
UNCTAD: Global Maritime Transport Faces Major Volatility Amid Tariffs and Geopolitical Conflict
A new UNCTAD report warns the shipping industry is experiencing a period of major volatility due to tariffs and geopolitical tensions, while downgrading the 2025 global maritime trade growth forecast to just 0.5%.
Global Container Market Diverges: Tariffs 'Sink' U.S. Trades, While Other Routes Remain Strong
The latest BIMCO report reveals an unprecedented divergence in the container market: U.S.-bound trade lanes are in a steep decline due to tariffs, while routes to other regions continue to see robust growth.
The Air Cargo Paradox: Positive Demand Growth, But a Future 'Constrained' by a Freighter Shortage
An Atlas Air executive warns that while air cargo demand is forecast to grow steadily, slow additions of new freighters and the retirement of older aircraft could create a supply shortage, constraining the entire industry's growth.
Strengthening its Southeast Asia Presence, COSCO Finalizes Stake Acquisition in Thailand's Largest Port
COSCO SHIPPING Ports has completed the acquisition of stakes in the two largest container terminals at Port Laem Chabang, Thailand, to strengthen its investment portfolio and expand its network in the Southeast Asia region.
CMA CGM Boosts UK Intermodal Network with Acquisition of Rail Freight Leader Freightliner
The CMA CGM Group has announced the acquisition of Freightliner, the UK's leading rail freight operator, to strengthen its intermodal services and advance the decarbonization of supply chains in Europe.
Ahead of New USTR Port Fees, COSCO Pledges to Maintain Stable Service in U.S. Market
COSCO SHIPPING Lines has issued an official advisory on the new USTR port fees, committing to maintaining service and capacity stability in the U.S. market despite upcoming operational challenges.
Signs of an Asia-Europe Rate War: Demand is Firm, Capacity is Short, Yet Rates are in Freefall
A new Alphaliner analysis reveals a paradox on the Asia-Europe trade: a shortage of vessel capacity and rising demand are met with plummeting spot rates, raising suspicions of a rate war among major carriers.
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