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).
South Korea's Pan Ocean Signs $81 Million Long-Term Iron Ore Shipping Contract with Vale
South Korean shipping line Pan Ocean has secured a five-year, $81 million long-term contract of affreightment with mining giant Vale, strengthening its position on the Brazil to China trade lane.
Baltic Dry Index Surges, Led by Rate Gains Across All Vessel Segments
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) rose to its highest level in over a week in yesterday's session, thanks to a simultaneous improvement in rates across all vessel segments, particularly Capesize.
COSCO Shipping Inks CNY 2.58 Billion LNG Carrier Deal with Japan's MOL
A subsidiary of COSCO Shipping Development has signed a sale-and-leaseback agreement for a massive LNG carrier with Japan's MOL, valued at CNY 2.58 billion, to expand its asset scale and secure stable long-term income.
Maersk Steps Up Investment in Cold Chain and Technology
A Maersk expert reveals new investments in cold chain and technology aimed at helping Asia's agri-exporters navigate global trade challenges.
The U.S. Tariff Storm: Global Air Cargo Industry Reels
The year 2025 has seen the global air cargo industry thrown into crisis by U.S.-China tariff barriers, forcing businesses to change strategies, reallocate fleets, and face a volatile and uncertain future.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update - Week 34/2025 | Phaata
Phaata International Logistics Marketplace updates the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe... in Week 34/2025 (Aug 18 to Aug 24, 2025).
SITC updates Vietnam-Intra Asia sailing schedules in Sep 2025
SITC schedule for routes from Ho Chi Minh to Intra-Asia countries such as China, Japan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Korea,... in Sep/2025 (Download excel file).
U.S. and EU Announce New Trade Framework, Reshaping Transatlantic Economic Relations
A new trade framework agreement between the U.S. and EU has been announced, including tariff concessions, major energy and tech commitments, and drawing mixed reactions from both sides.
Port of Los Angeles Gains West Coast Market Share in Q2 2025 Amid Market Downturn
New analysis from Sea-Intelligence shows that while U.S. West Coast ports saw declining volumes in Q2 2025, the Port of Los Angeles bucked the trend, gaining 2.8 percentage points of market share, primarily from its neighboring rival, the Port of Long Beach.
Port of Ashdod Enters World's Top 10 Most Reliable Ports for the First Time
In its debut on Sea-Intelligence's Global Port Reliability Index, the Port of Ashdod has impressively secured the 9th position out of 202 ports, cementing its status as an efficient and dependable logistics hub.
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