EUA Prices Hover Around EUR 82/Tonne in Mid-August: A Key Indicator to Watch for Q4/2026 ETS/FuelEU Surcharges
December 2026 EU Allowance (EUA) futures on ICE Endex closed at EUR 81.58/tonne on August 17, 2026, marking their lowest settlement in nearly two weeks. During the preceding week, total trading volume hit 72.4 million tonnes of allowances—the second-lowest weekly volume recorded since early 2026. By the morning of August 18, prices remained 15.30% higher year-over-year, according to TradingEconomics.
Hormuz Strait Vessel Traffic Edges Up After the Weekend
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz edged up to six vessels on August 17 but remained well below the 10-day average, as US-Iran talks continued to struggle to reach an agreement.
Global Air Cargo Spot Rates Ease to $3.12/kg Ahead of Peak
Market intelligence reports from Xeneta and IATA indicate that global air cargo spot rates in July and early August 2026 declined by 6% month-on-month, averaging $3.12 per kg. This downward movement suggests that the air freight sector is entering a consolidation phase, with shippers taking a cautious stance toward charter flight commitments ahead of the year-end peak.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 33/2026 | 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 33 (from Aug 10 - Aug 16), 2026.
MSC Adjusts Port Rotation on Asia–US West Coast Service
MSC has adjusted the port rotation on its Pearl and Sentosa services connecting Asia with the US West Coast, with changes involving Hai Phong, Xiamen, Oakland and Long Beach.
Q3/2026 Europe-Bound Environmental Surcharges: Maersk and ONE Differ by $49/FEU, While MSC Quotes by TEU
An analysis of Q3/2026 environmental surcharges imposed by Maersk, ONE and MSC on Europe-bound services, including differences in surcharge levels, TEU/FEU charging structures and the potential impact of EUA prices on logistics costs in Q4.
Panama Canal Tightens Draft Limits in Three Consecutive Steps as Four Carriers Impose Surcharges Differing by Up to 3.2 Times
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will lower the maximum allowable draft for Neopanamax vessels to 48.5 ft, 48.0 ft and 47.5 ft in three consecutive stages. Meanwhile, four major carriers have announced transit surcharges ranging from USD 100 to USD 320/TEU, with CMA CGM subsequently raising its surcharge to USD 500/TEU from September.
Intra-Asia Freight Rates End Six-Week Slide: IACI Rises to USD 970/FEU as Emergency Fuel Surcharges of USD 38–75/TEU Emerge on Short-Haul Trades
Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) rose 1% to USD 970/FEU, ending a six-week run of consecutive declines. However, the intra-Asia market is becoming increasingly fragmented, with rates to South Asia and the Gulf rising while several Southeast Asian trades recorded sharp declines. At the same time, carriers have begun introducing Emergency Fuel Surcharges of USD 38–75/TEU on a number of short-haul routes.
Europe Freight Rates Continue to Fall as Carriers Abandon August 1 Increase, Look to August 15
Container freight rates on the Asia–Europe trade continued to decline in early August as carriers abandoned their planned August 1 rate increases and shifted their focus to new FAK (Freight All Kinds) rates taking effect on August 15. However, actual market transaction rates remain significantly below carriers’ published tariff levels.
Philippines Ports Open to All Ships Despite Virus Fears
The Philippines said on Wednesday its ports remain open to all ships, even those from China, in order not to disrupt the cargo supply chain, but the crew of vessels arriving from the coronavirus-hit nation will be barred from disembarking.
MEARSK LINE: Novel Coronavirus updates
MEARSK LINE would like to offer the latest update on the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus in the Hubei province and any impact to Maersk’s operations in Greater China.
Loggers, Food Exporters Impacted From China's Virus
The economic impact of China's coronavirus lockdown is being felt across the globe, with exporters, miners and manufacturers of everything from coal and timber to meat and fruit facing delays and potential shipment cancellations.
Hapag-Lloyd implements additional blank sailings
As a result of the traditional slow activities during post Chinese New Year 2020, combined with the situation in China, Hapag-Lloyd will implement additional blank sailings to match the reduced market demand.
CMA CGM: Operational Impact due to Coronavirus, Lunar New Year Holidays Extension (Update #2)
CMA CGM would like to offer you our latest update on the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus in the Hubei province and any impact to CMA CGM Group’s operations in Greater China.
Shippers fear growing supply chain disruptions due to Coronavirus
Travel restrictions for workers in China and supply chain disruptions there due to the coronavirus are raising fears among US importers and exporters that conditions in the trans-Pacific trades may worsen in the coming weeks.
CMA CGM unveils new prices from Asia
CMA CGM announces several fresh prices on January 16. According to announcements, the French shipping company will apply General Rate Restoration from Asia to West Africa and new FAK rates from India and Sri Lanka to North Europe and the Mediterranean.
Hapag-Lloyd to increase rates from East Asia
Hapag-Lloyd to increase rates from East Asia
APL adds Lunar New Year blank sailings
Following its last advisory on 3 January 2020, APL announces that additional void sailings will be implemented on its Asia-North America services, as below, to ensure balance between supply and demand during the Lunar New Year period.
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