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.
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.
Red Sea traffic rebounds by 60%
Red Sea traffic is recovering as Houthis curb their targeting, but remains well below pre-crisis levels and shipping lines remain cautious.
Trans-Pacific rates soar as carriers push for GRI and US trade policy uncertainty
Trans-Pacific rates surge as carriers hike rates and US trade policy uncertainty, Asia-Europe markets also see gains but sustainability remains unclear.
Airlines slash cargo forecasts amid escalating trade war
IATA has slashed its 2025 air cargo growth forecast due to the escalating trade war, warning of a decline in cargo revenue and volumes, despite positive industry-wide profits.
Mexico's largest port struggles with delays and container backlogs
After a strike by customs officers, the Port of Manzanillo (Mexico) is facing severe congestion, threatening the stability of the supply chain and putting shipping businesses in trouble.
Container volume soars at Port of New York and New Jersey in April
Container volumes at the Port of New York and New Jersey surged in April as shippers ramped up imports ahead of tariffs on Chinese goods, leading to a recovery in freight rates.
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Launch New Service from China to the US
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have partnered to launch a new TP9 Trans-Pacific service, connecting East Asia to Long Beach, promising to increase flexibility and stability for the supply chain.
IATA: Airline industry profits expected to grow slightly in 2025
IATA forecasts a slight increase in airline industry profits in 2025 thanks to lower fuel prices, but warns of challenges ahead, particularly in the cargo and supply chain sectors.
Container shipping profits and margins plunge in Q1
Container shipping industry profits plunged in Q1 2025, signaling a volatile period ahead despite some short-term support.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update - Week 22/2025 | Phaata
Phaata International Logistics Marketplace updates the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe... in Week 22/2025.
Shippers hold their breath as President Trump appeals court ruling on tariff illegality
A US court ruling deeming some of President Trump's tariffs illegal is now under appeal, leaving shippers in a precarious position as they await further legal developments.
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