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.
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Container lines hit with $300m - $350m weekly revenue loss from coronavirus
Container lines are taking an estimated revenue hit of $300m - $350m as they blank sailings due to the impact coronavirus in China according to analysts Sea-Intelligence.
Container lines roll out backhaul surcharges for shipments to Asia
Container lines are rolling out surcharges on backhaul routes to Asia as blanked sailings from China on mainline trades due to the impact of the coronavirus putting the squeeze on capacity for imports into the region.
HMM narrowed losses in 2019, but faces precarious market
HMM is facing an uncertain 2020, with the expected benefits of membership in THE Alliance and the delivery of a dozen mega-ships tempered by macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds.
SM Line to join 2M Alliance in cooperation agreement
2M Alliance partners Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) and Maersk Line have inked a cooperation agreement with SM Line effective April 1.
ZIM updated Asia - Pacific North West product as from April 2020
ZIM announces its updated Asia-Pacific North West product to commence April 2020
Additional Blanking Announcement – Asia to North Europe Services
On top of our already announced blank sailings in relation to the Chinese New Year, we have seen a further reduction in demand due to the extended holiday period announced in China. Maersk endeavours to balance our network to match reduced demand.
U.S. and Canada Market: Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Reefer Exports
U.S. and Canada Market: Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Reefer Exports
PIL Exits Transpacific Market to Boost Presence in North-South Trade
Singapore’s shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) has decided to withdraw its services from the Transpacific market in an effort “to optimize the company’s network efficiency”.
OOCL Rauma Loses Containers off Dutch Coast
Several containers have fallen off a Handy containership in stormy seas 43 kilometers north of Ameland, one of the Dutch West Frisian Islands, the Netherlands Coastguard said.
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