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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.

Hong Kong International Airport Reaffirms Status as World’s No. 1 Air Cargo Hub in 2025

Phaata

17-01-2026

Closing out 2025, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has once again affirmed its position as the world's premier air cargo hub, with total throughput reaching 5.1 million tonnes. In December alone, the transshipment segment recorded an impressive 18% growth, creating strong momentum for the new year.

Maersk Officially Restarts Red Sea Routing: A Structural Shift

Phaata

17-01-2026

Following successful trial voyages, shipping giant Maersk has confirmed that the MECL service will return to the Suez Canal route. This marks the first structural service change signaling an effort to normalize operations, commencing with the vessels Cornelia Maersk and Maersk Detroit in January.

US CPI Rises 2.7% in 2025: Inflationary Pressures Accompany Supply Chain Tightening

Phaata

16-01-2026

The latest report from the BLS shows US CPI rose 2.7% in 2025, driven by shelter and energy costs. Notably, this inflationary pressure coincides with transportation capacity dipping to multi-year lows, signaling a new cycle of rising freight rates.

Asia-Europe Container Shipping Enters 2026: Seasonal Bounce Meets Lingering Structural Uncertainty

Phaata

16-01-2026

The Asia-Europe container freight market kicks off 2026 with strong momentum driven by pre-Lunar New Year demand, pushing North Europe rates to $2,700/FEU. However, experts warn this is merely a cyclical recovery, with the post-holiday outlook still clouded by Red Sea uncertainties.

CMA CGM announces PSS from Asia

Phaata

03-01-2020

CMA CGM announces the following Peak Season Surcharge, applicable until further notice:

Hapag-Lloyd announces fresh rates

Phaata

31-12-2019

Hapag-Lloyd announces the following Ocean Tariff rates for all cargoes in 20’ and 40’ General Purpose (incl. High Cube Containers) on the westbound trade from East Asia to North Europe