In addition to the three largest container ports in Europe, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Hamburg, many other large ports are also developing to form major gateways for European and global supply chains.

Update on the international logistics and container shipping market on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week of 31/2021.

The booming rail transport from China to Europe has extended connections to Vietnam. For the first time, the railway has a container train running directly from Vietnam to Europe since the end of July.

COSCO schedules from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan... (Download excel file).

COSCO schedule from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria... (Download excel file).

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched an “Expedited Inquiry” into the operations of eight container shipping lines in relation to “congestion or related surcharges”.

Shipping line ONE (Ocean Network Express) recorded a profit of $2.56 billion for the first quarter and forecast an after-tax profit of $6 billion for the first six months of the year.

AP Moller Maersk reported unaudited revenue of $14.2 billion, earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization (EBITDA) of $5.1 billion and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of $4.1 billion in the second quarter of 2021, due to increased demand for shipping containers.

Container freight rates continue to soar as the sector continues to face capacity declines, port congestion and supply chain disruptions.