Container Shipping Networks: A Shift Away from Shared Capacity Among Carriers
The number of international container shipping services continues to grow, while the number of carriers offering space on each service is declining. Data from Sea-Intelligence points to a shift in how carriers share vessel capacity, potentially affecting network structures and service connectivity.
Hapag-Lloyd to Adjust Six Asia–Europe Services Under Gemini Cooperation from November 2026
From November 2026, Hapag-Lloyd will revise six Far East–Europe services under the Gemini Cooperation, including the Asia South Europe 5 (SE5) service connecting Asia with the Western Mediterranean. The changes will also involve adjustments to port rotations across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
Port of Rotterdam Container Throughput Remains Nearly Flat as Transshipment Volumes Fall 20%
Container throughput at the Port of Rotterdam was largely unchanged year on year in the first nine months of 2026. Transshipment volumes fell 20%, while container flows to and from the European hinterland continued to grow.
Strait of Hormuz Sees Further Attacks as Two Commercial Vessels Sink
Fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have left two commercial vessels sunk and three container ships linked to AD Ports Group attacked or damaged. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recorded a total of 113 maritime incidents in the region since the conflict began.
Port of Oakland Signals Recovery as September Container Throughput Rises 5.4%
The Port of Oakland handled 188,517 TEU in September 2026, up 5.4% year on year, supported by growth in both import and export container volumes. However, cumulative throughput for the first nine months of the year remained down 3.5%.
Mega-Container Vessels Return to the Suez Canal Despite Persistent Red Sea Risks
Despite ongoing maritime security concerns across the Red Sea, the number of ultra-large container vessels transiting the Suez Canal surged to 166 ships in the third quarter of 2026. Maritime consultancy Drewry notes that this pivot is driven not merely by voyage economics, but by broader network optimization and fleet capacity utilization.
Ship Recycling Activity Drops to More Than 50-Year Low as Global Fleet Faces Rapid Aging
Demolition volumes have hovered at multi-decade lows for five consecutive years, allowing more than 340 million GT of commercial tonnage to cross the 20-year threshold as lucrative trading earnings keep aging ships at sea.
ClarkSea Index Sets Fifth Consecutive Record as Daily Vessel Earnings Reach $84,951
The ClarkSea Index rose 12% in a week to $84,951 per day, setting a new record for the fifth consecutive week. Earnings in the crude tanker segment surged, while other shipping segments posted mixed results.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 41/2026 | 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 41 (from Oct 5 - Oct 11), 2026.
Why Is 47.5 Feet a “Dreaded Number” for US East Coast Ports?
Prolonged drought conditions are forcing the Panama Canal to further reduce its maximum allowable draft to 47.5 feet, prompting carriers to introduce surcharges and increasing pressure on supply chains serving the US East Coast.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 32/2026 | 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 32 (from Aug 3 - Aug 9), 2026.
Iran Considers Banning US- and Israel-Linked Vessels from Transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is considering banning vessels linked to the United States and Israel from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran and Oman are negotiating a new framework aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the strategic waterway.
MSC Silvana VIII Sinks Further off Zhoushan After Salvage Refloating Attempt Fails
The 8,401-TEU container ship MSC Silvana VIII has sunk further off Zhoushan, China, after an unsuccessful attempt to refloat the grounded vessel. Salvage operations continue to face significant challenges amid the threat of deteriorating weather conditions.
CMA CGM Introduces Peak Season Surcharge on Multiple Far East Trade Lanes
CMA CGM will implement a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on several trade lanes from the Far East to Mozambique, Madagascar, Somalia, and Seychelles effective 10 August 2026, with surcharge levels reaching as high as USD 750 per TEU.
Maersk Revises Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Far East Asia–Latin America Trade
Maersk has announced an update to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Far East Asia to Latin America. Notably, after easing surcharge levels in early August, the carrier will reinstate higher PSS rates during the second half of the month.
Port of New York & New Jersey H1 2026: Throughput Reaches 4.4 Million TEUs as Road Traffic Sets New Records
The Port of New York and New Jersey (PNYNJ) maintained stable operations in the first half of 2026, handling 4.43 million TEUs. A strong surge in June, driven by an early peak shipping season, also pushed truck traffic across the region’s transport network to record levels.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 31/2026 | 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 31 (from Jul 27 - Aug 2), 2026.
COSCO Invests USD 1.1 Billion in 15 New Newcastlemax Bulk Carriers
COSCO Shipping Development is investing approximately USD 1.1 billion to build 15 Newcastlemax bulk carriers, expanding its ship leasing portfolio while preparing a next-generation fleet capable of transitioning to green fuels in the future.
MSC Merges West Africa and Red Sea Services to Optimize Network Operations
MSC is consolidating its West Mediterranean - West Africa and West Mediterranean - Red Sea services into a single route to optimize fleet deployment, expand port coverage, and enhance overall network efficiency.
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