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Lunar New Year 2026 Logistics Strategy: Shippers Prioritize Critical SKU Replenishment Over Mass Stockpiling

Phaata

23-01-2026

Supply chain experts observe a strategic shift for the Year of the Horse (2026): Instead of the mass inventory stockpiling seen in previous years, shippers are focusing on replenishing critical Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) to balance costs against the risk of supply chain fractures.

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.

As supply chains face uncertainty, Port of Los Angeles sets record January volume

Phaata

24-02-2025

The Port of Los Angeles posted record January container volume, up 8% year-over-year, reflecting economic growth and import trends ahead of the Lunar New Year.

International shipping and logistics market update - Week 8/2025

Phaata

22-02-2025

Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 8/2025.

Weekly US rail traffic up slightly from 2024

Phaata

22-02-2025

US rail traffic increased 1.5% in the week ending February 15, 2025, driven by strong intermodal growth, despite a slight decline in freight cars.

COSCO SHIPPING names China's first methanol dual-duel container vessel

Phaata

21-02-2025

COSCO SHIPPING launches China's first 16,000-TEU methanol dual-fuel container vessel, marking a major step in green and sustainable shipping.

HMM conducts due diligence to acquire SK Shipping

Phaata

21-02-2025

HMM has been selected as the preferred bidder to acquire SK Shipping for KRW2 trillion. The deal has been hampered by a non-compete clause in the LNG business, but HMM is still pursuing its strategy of expanding its tanker and bulk carrier fleet.

CIMC receives full container order book until end of March

Phaata

20-02-2025

CIMC, the world's largest container maker, has announced that it is fully booked through March 2024 due to surging demand from the Red Sea crisis, with profits expected to increase 6-8 times year-on-year.

COSCO SHIPPING Lines Launches WSA5 Service Connecting China and South America

Phaata

20-02-2025

COSCO SHIPPING Lines officially launched the WSA5 service, expanding the trade connection between China and South America, optimizing transit time and promoting international logistics cooperation.

Tan Cang - Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT): A trusted destination for the Premier Alliance in the Cai Mep - Thi Vai Region

Phaata

19-02-2025

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, February 17, 2025, Tan Cang - Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT) proudly welcomes M/V ONE EAGLE - the maiden call of EC3 service operated by the Premier Alliance. This marks a significant milestone in TCIT’s strategic partnership with the alliance’s member shipping lines, reinforcing its role as a key gateway for global trade and unlocking new opportunities for import-export businesses.

Africa's economy forecast to grow positively in 2025

Phaata

19-02-2025

The latest report from the African Development Bank (AfDB) forecasts that the African economy will grow by 4.1% in 2025, with positive reforms but still facing many challenges.

EU to Respond Firmly to Unjustified Trade Barriers

Phaata

18-02-2025

The European Commission has vowed to respond firmly to any unjustified trade barriers, affirming its commitment to protecting the European economy from unjustified tariffs.