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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.

ONE Partners with MTI to Establish 'QUAVEO' Joint Venture in HCMC: Leveraging AI to Drive Digital Transformation in Shipping

Phaata

08-01-2026

Ocean Network Express (ONE) and MTI Ltd. have officially launched the technology joint venture QUAVEO in Ho Chi Minh City to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to solve complex operational challenges and drive comprehensive digital transformation for the global container shipping industry.

Asia-US Container Rates See Modest Rebound

Phaata

08-01-2026

Spot rates on the Trans-Pacific route have signaled a return to growth; however, experts deem this increase insignificant compared to the 20-30% plunge seen last month, as oversupply continues to weigh heavily on the market.

CMA CGM Announces New FAK Rates for Asia - North Europe Trade

Phaata

08-01-2026

CMA CGM has announced the application of new FAK rates for the Asia - North Europe route, effective January 15, 2026. Accordingly, the base rate is set at USD 3,800/FEU, applicable from a wide range of Asian origins to the entire North Europe region.

Suez Canal 100 Days Post-Attack Pause: Throughput Remains 60% Below Pre-Crisis Levels

Phaata

08-01-2026

One hundred days after the final Houthi attack, Suez Canal traffic in early 2026 remains 60% lower than the same period in 2023. Despite falling insurance premiums and the tentative return of carriers like Maersk and CMA CGM, a full recovery remains shrouded in uncertainty.

China Ports Jan-Nov 2025: Container Throughput Up 6.6%

Phaata

07-01-2026

Data from China’s Ministry of Transport indicates total cargo throughput reached 16.75 billion tons in the first 11 months of 2025. A standout highlight is the impressive 6.6% growth in container volume, reflecting the resilience of trade flows despite fluctuating global demand.

IATA Updates Major Safety Standards in 2026 ULD Regulations

Phaata

07-01-2026

Facing the reality that ULD-related ground damage costs the aviation industry $400 million annually, IATA has released the 2026 edition of its Unit Load Device Regulations (ULDR).

US Postpones Furniture Tariff Hikes Until 2027

Phaata

06-01-2026

The United States has decided to postpone the implementation of higher tariffs on imported furniture and kitchen cabinets for another year, while also significantly slashing proposed anti-dumping duties on Italian pasta.

COSCO Shipping Lines Restructures Japan – China – Vietnam (JVC) Service

Phaata

05-01-2026

COSCO Shipping Lines has announced a strategic adjustment plan for its JVC service connecting Japan - China - Vietnam, replacing Moji with Kobe, adding Yangpu, and streamlining port calls in the Pearl River Delta region.

International Air Freight Rates End 2025 on a High Note

Phaata

05-01-2026

Year-end demand pushed air freight rates on Transpacific and Asia-Europe routes to their highest levels in 2025; however, month-on-month growth slowed compared to the previous year.

HMM Unveils New East-West Service Network Structure for 2026

Phaata

05-01-2026

HMM has officially announced its updated East-West service network, scheduled to launch in April 2026. bolstered by capacity from newbuildings and a strategy of maintaining Cape of Good Hope routings, the carrier commits to optimizing reliability and stability on key Asia-Europe, Asia-North America, and Asia-Middle East trade lanes.