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.
China breaks world record for largest car carrier twice in less than a month
China has set a new world record for the largest car carrier with the Anji Ansheng, as the global car shipping market faces the threat of oversupply and falling prices.
Trans-pacific air freight capacity recovers, still below year-ago
Trans-Pacific air freight capacity is recovering after US-China tariff cuts, but remains below year-ago levels.
US freight industry sees back-to-school demand pick up after tariff truce
A 90-day tariff truce between the US and China has raised hopes for a recovery in the US trucking industry, with increased imports ahead of the back-to-school season likely to revive domestic demand and freight rates.
Port of Long Beach records record container volume amid trade war impact
The Port of Long Beach set a new record for container throughput in April, but is expected to face a sharp decline in May due to the impact of the US-China trade war.
Israel attackes Yemeni ports, Houthi-run TV says
Israel struck Yemen's Hodeidah and Salif ports in response to Houthi missile launches, escalating tensions in the Red Sea region.
Pause and consequences: Container freight rates wait for new wave of demand
Container freight rates on the trans-Pacific trade are holding steady thanks to capacity adjustments, as the market awaits a recovery in demand following the US-China tariff pause.
Hapag-Lloyd: Q1 “pretty good” – but 2025 trends “pretty uncertain”
Hapag-Lloyd recorded a positive Q1/2025 with strong revenue and profit growth, but warned of a dim outlook for the full year due to global volatility and uncertainty in the US-China trade war.
Suez Canal cuts transit fees by 15% to lure container ships back
Egypt has cut Suez Canal transit fees by 15% for large container ships in a bid to lure them back, but experts say the decision to return to the Red Sea will depend on a security risk assessment.
Shippers unlikely to return to Red Sea route anytime soon despite ceasefire
Despite a ceasefire between the US and Houthis, shipping lines are hesitant to return to the Red Sea route due to security concerns and the limited scope of the agreement.
Pakistan ports face export bottleneck as India bans transit, forcing shipping lines to reroute
India’s ban on the transit of cargo from Pakistan has forced international shipping lines to reroute, causing export bottlenecks at Pakistani ports and pushing up shipping costs.
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