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Port of Los Angeles Surpasses 10 Million TEU in 2025 - Marking the Third Time in History

Phaata

23-01-2026

Despite tariff headwinds, the Port of Los Angeles closed 2025 with a throughput of 10.2 million TEUs – crossing this milestone for the third time in its history.

Vienna Airport Sets New Air Cargo Record in 2025

Phaata

22-01-2026

With total throughput reaching a record 313,763 tonnes in 2025, Vienna Airport continues to affirm its position as a key logistics gateway for Central and Eastern Europe.

CMA CGM Scraps Red Sea Plans for Asia-Europe Trade; Xeneta Warns of Supply Chain Unpredictability

Phaata

21-01-2026

CMA CGM has announced a return to Cape of Good Hope routings for Asia-Europe trades, reversing its recent decision to transit the Red Sea. Experts from Xeneta warn that this constant shifting creates instability for shippers, eroding trust in schedule reliability and increasing inventory management risks.

Pre-Lunar New Year Air Freight Peak: Shippers Urged to Book Early

Phaata

21-01-2026

Ahead of the Lunar New Year (February 17), leading freight forwarders such as Scan Global Logistics and Dachser are collectively warning shippers to book 1-2 weeks in advance. Extended factory closures and airline flight cuts are expected to cause severe capacity shortages across Asia.

Surging India-Iran Air Freight: Risk of 'Collateral Damage' from Proposed US 25% Tariffs

Phaata

20-01-2026

Air cargo volumes from India to Iran have surged nearly 200% over the past five years. However, this growth momentum faces significant challenges as US President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a 25% tariff on Iran’s trading partners threatens to disrupt this burgeoning supply chain.

International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 3/2026 | Phaata

Phaata

19-01-2026

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 3 (from January 12 - 18), 2026.

Global Tanker Market Forecast 2026

Phaata

19-01-2026

Tim Smith, an expert from MSI, assesses that the tanker market enters 2026 on a solid footing driven by geopolitical instability and surging oil production. However, the wave of newbuilding deliveries commencing this year could exert pressure to reverse market trends in the 2027–2028 period.

Red Sea Restart: Signaling Lower Rates for Asia-US Shippers

Phaata

18-01-2026

Maersk’s decision to resume services via the Red Sea could release 6-8% of global shipping capacity, creating significant downward pressure on freight rates for Asia-US shippers as the market enters a crucial contract negotiation phase.

Wan Hai and Interasia Restructure NS5 Service and Launch New TVS Service Connecting Southeast Asia

Phaata

17-01-2026

Wan Hai Lines and Interasia Lines have announced plans to modify the NS5 service route starting next month, adding calls at Phuoc An (Vietnam) and Chiba (Japan). Simultaneously, the carriers are launching a new service, TVS, connecting Taiwan with key Southeast Asian ports.

US Airfreight Forwarders Warn of Cargo Backlog Risk Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown

Phaata

28-10-2025

The U.S. Airforwarders Association (AfA) is warning that a prolonged government shutdown could lead to staffing shortages at critical agencies like the TSA and CBP, risking cargo congestion and supply chain disruptions.

Transpacific Rates Spike Again, Defying Tariff Risks and Slack Season

Phaata

27-10-2025

The uncertainty that has plagued the global shipping industry this year flared up once again last week - but it may be signaling a welcome turn for carriers as rates unexpectedly climbed.

US Container Ports Post Impressive Recovery Compared to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Phaata

27-10-2025

Despite current challenges, container ports in the United States continue to register an impressive post-pandemic recovery, according to August data from the Pacific Maritime Shipping Association (PMSA).

CMA CGM Invests in Slovenian Port

Phaata

24-10-2025

CMA CGM is strengthening its European presence by forming a joint venture with the Port of Koper, Slovenia, to develop an automotive logistics hub. This move underscores the port's strategic role as a key gateway to Central Europe and as part of the IMEC corridor.

The Supply Chain Strategy Redefining Global Trade

Phaata

23-10-2025

The "China Plus X" strategy is reshaping global trade as companies shift away from China, seeking supply chain resilience rather than a singular focus on cost-efficiency.

Global Container Market: Power Consolidates as Major Shipping Lines Increase Dominance

Phaata

22-10-2025

A new report reveals a growing concentration in the global container market, with 82.5% of market share now controlled by the major alliances and MSC. This dominance is squeezing the competitive landscape and putting pressure on smaller operators.

International Transport and Logistics Market Update Week 42/2025 | Phaata

Phaata

22-10-2025

Port of Antwerp-Bruges Posts Mixed Results Amid Global Trade Volatility

Phaata

21-10-2025

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 202.6 million tonnes of cargo in the first nine months of 2025, a 3.8% decrease compared to the same period last year. While general cargo - which includes containers, conventional cargo, and RoRo - grew by 1.3%, bulk volumes fell by 12.8% due to global instability.

Kuehne+Nagel Expands Indian Footprint with 5 New Fulfillment Centers

Phaata

21-10-2025

Kuehne+Nagel is significantly expanding its footprint in India with five new fulfilment centers, adding 100,000m² of space and expected to generate over 1,500 new jobs.

Port of Los Angeles Sets New Quarterly Record Despite US-China Trade War Volatility

Phaata

20-10-2025

The Port of Los Angeles handled 883,053 TEUs in September, a 7.5% decrease compared to the same period last year, yet the volume was still enough to secure the busiest U.S. import gateway its best-performing quarter in history.