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.
Port of Melbourne Records 7.3% Growth in Container Throughput in June 2026
The Port of Melbourne delivered a strong performance in June 2026, handling 291,000 TEUs of containerized cargo. Growth was driven by solid gains in both import and export volumes, with transshipment cargo recording the strongest increase.
CMA CGM Revises FAK Rates on Three Key Trade Lanes Effective Mid-August 2026
CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates effective 15 August 2026, covering three major international trade lanes connecting the Indian Subcontinent and the Red Sea with Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Americas.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 30/2026 | 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 30 (from Jul 20 - Jul 26), 2026.
Tanker Freight Rates Face Sharp Upside Risk as Security Threats Escalate in the Red Sea and the Gulf
Rising security risks in both the Red Sea and the Gulf are forcing shipping companies to reassess voyage plans, extend transit times, and increasing the likelihood of a significant surge in global tanker freight rates.
U.S. Establishes New Tariff Framework for 60 Economies, Marking a New Phase in President Trump's Trade Policy
The administration of President Donald Trump has introduced a new tariff framework covering 60 economies under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, marking what is widely viewed as the most legally durable foundation for the administration's tariff strategy after several rounds of policy adjustments.
SITC Restructures China–Vietnam–Malaysia Service Network
SITC has restructured three shipping services connecting China, Vietnam, and East Malaysia by adding and adjusting several port calls to optimize its intra-Asia network and strengthen regional connectivity.
Panama Canal Expands Preventive Maintenance Program to Enhance Reliability and Increase Capacity
To ensure safe and uninterrupted vessel transits, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is strengthening its preventive maintenance strategy while upgrading key infrastructure to accommodate the next generation of container ships.
CMA CGM Announces Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) and Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Revisions
CMA CGM has announced revisions to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) and Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) across several trade lanes, with the new surcharges taking effect between mid-July and early August 2026.
Maersk Revises Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) for Shipments via Oman and UAE Transshipment Hubs
Effective 1 August 2026, Maersk will revise its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) for export cargo moving through its transshipment hubs in Oman and the UAE to multiple global destinations, with charges of up to USD 7,700 per container.
ONE Adjusts Emergency Fuel Surcharge Across Its Global Network
Effective 15 August 2026, Ocean Network Express (ONE) will revise its Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) across its global shipping network, applying the surcharge to both dry and refrigerated containers.
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