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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.

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.

Suez Canal Welcomes Back 'Megaships': Signs of Recovery from CMA CGM and Maersk

Phaata

28-12-2025

The Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has officially announced a new recovery phase with the return of major shipping lines, marked by the resumption of canal transits by the mega-vessel CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE and Maersk vessels.

Ocean Freight Rates Sustain Upward Momentum Driven by Year-End Demand

Phaata

27-12-2025

Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) recorded its fourth consecutive weekly gain, inching up 1% to $2,213/FEU, driven by strong year-end demand on the Asia-Europe and Transpacific lanes.

Port of Oakland November 2025: Export Growth Amidst Market Correction

Phaata

27-12-2025

While total container throughput at the Port of Oakland dipped slightly in November 2025 due to seasonal factors, exports recorded an impressive 3.3% growth, further affirming its position as the premier gateway for U.S. agricultural and refrigerated goods.

Port of Melbourne Unveils 2055 Strategy: A 30-Year Vision

Phaata

26-12-2025

The Port of Melbourne has officially released its 2055 Port Development Strategy (2055 PDS), outlining a 30-year roadmap to enhance capacity and efficiency while ensuring the flexibility needed to meet Victoria’s economic and population growth demands.

MSC Upgrades Iroko Service: Expanding Connectivity on the Asia-Africa Corridor

Phaata

26-12-2025

MSC has announced the addition of a Cape Town call to its Iroko service rotation starting late January 2026 to strengthen supply chains from Asia to South and West Africa, optimizing transit times for consumer and energy goods.

Wan Hai Lines Updates on WAN HAI 503 Cargo Discharge Operations

Phaata

25-12-2025

As of December 21, 2025, over 1,680 containers have been successfully discharged; however, firefighting water dewatering operations face significant hurdles as cargo residue clogs pumping systems.

ONE Updates on ONE HENRY HUDSON Fire Incident in Los Angeles

Phaata

25-12-2025

ONE Updates on ONE HENRY HUDSON Fire: Dewatering Complete, Controlled Discharge Begins in LA Under USCG Supervision

Latin America: An Emerging Air Cargo Powerhouse on the Eve of 2026

Phaata

24-12-2025

No longer merely the world’s agricultural "barn," Latin America is transforming into a strategic growth engine for the global aviation industry. Trends in "nearsourcing," rising domestic consumption, and infrastructure investments are reshaping the regional logistics map heading into 2026.

WorldACD: Air Cargo Market 'Cools Down' After Peak Season High

Phaata

23-12-2025

Week 50 data from WorldACD indicates that global air cargo tonnages dipped slightly after peaking in early December. However, rates maintained their upward momentum, particularly in the Asia-US market, closing 2025 with projected volume growth of 4%.

ONE Unveils Plans to Return to Red Sea with New RCS Service Loop

Phaata

22-12-2025

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced plans to return to the Red Sea via its new RCS service connecting China, with the maiden voyage scheduled for mid-January 2026, despite lingering security concerns.