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.
Global air freight trends Week 17 (2025) by WorldACD
Global air freight volumes increased 6% YoY in April, while China-US routes face the risk of a sharp decline due to new tariffs and the end of ‘de minimis’ duty exemptions.
OOCL orders 14 methanol-fueled container ships as part of major fleet expansion
OOCL is spending $3.08 billion to build 14 methanol-fueled container ships, demonstrating its commitment to expanding its fleet and transitioning to clean energy in the shipping industry.
Container shipping rates remain stable amid China-US tariff storm
Trans-Pacific container shipping rates remain stable despite the strong impact of US-China trade tensions, thanks to flexible coordination strategies from shipping lines and a shift to Southeast Asian markets.
US Gulf Coast ports see volume increase in March
Major US Gulf Coast ports such as Houston and New Orleans saw cargo growth in March 2025, despite tariff and global market volatility.
US diesel prices fall for third straight week, hit 2025 low
US diesel prices continued to fall to their lowest level in 2025, despite a slight rebound in futures prices, reflecting supply fluctuations and tensions within the OPEC+ group.
Trump plans to ease import tariffs to help US auto industry
President Trump is set to sign an executive order easing auto import tariffs to help US automakers and ease supply chain costs amid escalating trade tensions.
IATA: March sets new record for air freight as cargo builds up ahead of tariffs
IATA reports record demand for air freight in March as businesses build up cargo ahead of US tariffs, despite global trade policy uncertainties.
COSCO updates Vietnam-Intra Asia sailing schedules in May 2025
COSCO schedule for routes from Ho Chi Minh to Intra-Asia countries such as China, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Korea, India... in May/2025 (Download excel file).
COSCO updates sailing schedules of Vietnam - South America & Africa in May 2025
COSCO schedule from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria... in May/2025 (Download excel file).
COSCO updates sailing schedules of Vietnam-Middle East & Oceania in May 2025
COSCO schedules from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan... in May/2025 (Download excel file).
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