International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 42/2026 | 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 42 (from Oct 12 - Oct 18), 2026.
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.
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COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Begins A-Share Listing Process in Shanghai
COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry has begun preparations for an A-share listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, as the company continues to expand its shipbuilding, repair and conversion operations.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 37/2026 | 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 37 (from Sep 07 - Sep 13), 2026.
US-Iran Conflict Puts Growing Pressure on Maritime Operations in the Strait of Hormuz
The US-Iran conflict is driving an increase in attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while VLCC rates on the Middle East–China route are approaching USD 800,000 per day.
18 Maritime Nations Warn of a “Structural Shift” in Global Trade
The 18-member Consultative Shipping Group (CSG) has warned that conflicts, trade barriers and the growing use of “shadow fleets” are increasing fragmentation and risks across global maritime trade.
Rotterdam World Gateway Completes €500 Million Financing for Expansion Project
Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) has completed financing for the final phase of its €500 million container terminal expansion project at Maasvlakte 2, with the overall expansion set to increase annual capacity to 5 million TEU.
Maersk Updates PSS for Mediterranean–North America Trade
Maersk will introduce a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for cargo moving from the Mediterranean to the US and Canada from 7 October 2026, at a rate of USD 250 per container or EUR 220 per container.
Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI Given 30 More Days to Restructure ZIM Deal
Israel has given Hapag-Lloyd and investment fund FIMI another 30 days to adjust the structure of their proposed $4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM, including a proposal to lower the foreign ownership threshold in New ZIM to 10%.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 36/2026 | 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 36 (from Aug 31 - Sep 06), 2026.
Maersk and ONE Hike Environmental Surcharges on Asia–Europe Trades Effective October 2026
Maersk and ONE are set to raise their environmental surcharges on Asia–Europe trade lanes starting October 1, 2026, lifting rates to USD 170/FEU and USD 220/FEU, respectively. Shipments originating from Vietnam fall under the scope of these revised tariff structures.
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