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.
OOCL Reports Nearly 20% Revenue Growth in Q2 2026, Driven by Strong Asia–U.S. Trade
OOCL reported container shipping revenue of US$2.54 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 19.8% year over year. The strong performance was primarily driven by robust demand on the Asia–U.S. trade lane.
Long Beach Port Handles 10.6% More Containers in June
The Port of Long Beach handled nearly 780,000 TEUs in June, up 10.6% year over year. Strong throughput in the first half of the year continues to support the port's long-term infrastructure investment plans aimed at achieving its 2050 development vision.
ZIM and MSC Add JAXPORT to ZCP-Amberjack Service, Strengthening Asia–U.S. East Coast Connectivity
ZIM and MSC have added the Port of Jacksonville (JAXPORT) to their ZCP-Amberjack container service, enhancing weekly connections between Asia and the U.S. East Coast while expanding transshipment access to Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean.
U.S. Reimposes Maritime Blockade on Iran as Tensions Escalate in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States has announced the reinstatement of a maritime blockade against Iran while pledging to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz following renewed military clashes. The escalating tensions have pushed oil prices sharply higher and intensified concerns over the resilience of the global energy supply chain.
CMA CGM Notre Dame Completes Maiden Port Call at Rotterdam
CMA CGM Notre Dame, the world's largest LNG-powered container ship with a capacity of 24,212 TEU, has completed its maiden call at the Port of Rotterdam and successfully carried out its first bio-LNG bunkering operation, marking another milestone in CMA CGM's strategy to advance low-emission shipping.
Container Ship Attack Deepens Maritime Security Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz
The attack on a 7,000-TEU container ship in the Strait of Hormuz has further escalated tensions between the United States and Iran, triggering retaliatory airstrikes and raising fresh concerns over maritime security along one of the world's most strategically important shipping lanes.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 28/2026 | 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 28 (from Jul 06 - Jul 12), 2026.
Toward Net Zero: Hapag-Lloyd Expands Shore Power Usage at the Port of Hamburg
Hapag-Lloyd has signed a strategic agreement with the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) to expand the use of shore power at the Port of Hamburg, supporting emissions reduction during port calls and advancing the company's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2045.
The Maritime Landscape in the Strait of Hormuz Amid New Strategic Adjustments
The expiration of the 60-day ceasefire in the Gulf is presenting new challenges for global supply chains. A look back at the strategic adjustments made by all sides and their potential impact on freight flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Transit Times Cut by Up to 14 Days: Maersk Reinstates MECL Service via Suez Canal
Maersk has officially announced the return of its MECL service to the Suez Canal and Red Sea corridor. This strategic move will significantly shorten transit times between India, the Middle East, and the US East Coast.
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