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.
Houthis Threaten to Target Vessels Calling at Saudi Ports, Escalating Supply Chain Risks
Yemen's Houthi movement has issued a direct warning to commercial shipping lines, ordering them not to load or discharge cargo at Saudi Arabian ports and threatening to attack vessels that fail to comply. The move has significantly heightened risks to energy supply chains and maritime operations in the Red Sea.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 29/2026 | 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 29 (from Jul 13 - Jul 19), 2026.
COSCO Shipping Bulk Orders Four Newcastlemax Bulk Carriers at CSSC Qingdao Beihai
COSCO Shipping Bulk has continued to expand its fleet by ordering four 210,000 DWT Newcastlemax bulk carriers from CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, strengthening its dry bulk transportation capacity while preparing for the industry's transition toward greener marine fuels.
MSC Restructures Transatlantic Network, Suspends NEUSEC2 Service
MSC is continuing to reshape its transatlantic network by suspending the NEUSEC2 service and integrating several port calls into the EcuadorNWC-USA service, aiming to optimize vessel deployment and improve operational efficiency.
MSC Introduces Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for North Europe–North America Trade
Effective 15 August 2026, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on cargo shipped from Northern Europe to the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas, with charges of up to USD 1,200 per container.
COSCO SHIPPING Launches CHX3 Service to Strengthen Peru–Costa Rica Connectivity
COSCO SHIPPING Lines has officially launched its weekly CHX3 service, providing a direct connection between Peru and Costa Rica. The new service is expected to enhance cold chain logistics efficiency and shorten transit times for cargo bound for Asian markets.
Commercial Vessel Traffic Through the Strait of Hormuz Falls to Its Lowest Level Since May
Commercial shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to its lowest level since May as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate. Fresh attacks and the growing risk of a maritime blockade are raising new concerns over the security of global energy supply chains.
Maersk Introduces Low Water Surcharge (LWC) on Europe–Canada Trade
Effective August 1, 2026, Maersk will introduce a Low Water Surcharge (LWC) on shipments from Europe to Montreal and Halifax, Canada, with charges of up to US$300 per container.
Maersk Adjusts Fuel Surcharges for Inland Transport Services Across Multiple European Markets
Maersk will revise its fuel surcharges for inland and intermodal transport services across several European markets from July 20, 2026, in response to ongoing energy price volatility driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Hapag-Lloyd Announces US$1,000 GRI/GRA Increase on North America-Bound Shipments
Hapag-Lloyd will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI)/General Rate Adjustment (GRA) of US$1,000 per container for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan, and the Middle East to the United States and Canada, effective August 15, 2026.
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