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).
SEAFREIGHT: Asia-US container rates continue to face downward pressure
Asia-US container rates are falling sharply as shipping lines add too much capacity, throwing the market out of balance as demand fails to keep up after a short-term surge.
US-Vietnam Trade Deal Hints at Tariffs in Southeast Asia
The newly unveiled US-Vietnam trade deal, though still murky in its details, is seen as a signal of US tariff policy for the entire Southeast Asian region.
China trade outlook improves, but container rates do not
China-US container rates plunge after a surge, as excess capacity overshadows positive trade signals ahead of a key tariff deadline.
Smaller vessels dominate Pacific: Niche carriers shift strategy
According to Sea-Intelligence, niche carriers on the trans-Pacific trade are shifting to smaller vessels, raising questions about their strategy for optimizing capacity in a volatile market.
HMM Moves Forward with Algeciras Port Expansion Plan
Shipping company HMM has announced plans to expand its strategic Algeciras port in Spain, a move aimed at boosting capacity and strengthening its global logistics network.
President Trump Announces 20% Tariff on Vietnam's Exports, Easing Trade Tensions
President Trump announced a 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports and a 40% tariff on transit goods, easing trade tensions and reshaping economic relations between the two countries.
BHP Signs Charter Deal with COSCO for Ammonia-Powered Newcastlemax Vessels
Mining giant BHP has officially signed a contract with COSCO Shipping to charter two ammonia dual-fuel Newcastlemax bulk carriers. Scheduled for delivery starting in 2028, the move aims to reduce emissions by up to 95% on strategic iron ore transport routes.
Top 5 Container Shipping Lines in the World in 2025
The top 5 container shipping lines dominating global maritime trade in 2025, from MSC, Maersk to CMA CGM, COSCO and Hapag-Lloyd.
Asia-Pacific Airlines Report 8.3% YoY Growth in Air Freight Demand in May
Asia-Pacific led global air freight growth in May, offsetting a decline in North America due to trade policy impacts.
COSCO updates Vietnam-Intra Asia sailing schedules in Jul 2025
COSCO schedule for routes from Ho Chi Minh to Intra-Asia countries such as China, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Korea, India... in Jul/2025 (Download excel file).
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