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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.

Fitch Upgrades Global Container Shipping Outlook

Phaata

19-12-2024

Fitch has upgraded its outlook for global container shipping to “stable,” highlighting improvements in the oil and bulk shipping segments, despite geopolitical challenges, oversupply and new emissions regulations.

Growing demand could drive up air freight costs for shippers by 2025

Phaata

18-12-2024

The article looks at the growth in air freight demand in 2025, particularly from e-commerce and semiconductors, and the factors that will impact shipping costs and the global supply-demand balance.

Maersk: Lunar New Year, labor disputes and port congestion to challenge European shipping market in 2025

Phaata

17-12-2024

Maersk forecasts major challenges for the European shipping market in 2025, from Lunar New Year, labor disputes to port congestion, while also implementing major network reforms.

International shipping and logistics market update - Week 50/2024

Phaata

16-12-2024

Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 50/2024.

Global trade set to hit record $33 trillion in 2024

Phaata

13-12-2024

Global trade is set to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, but the 2025 outlook could be threatened by trade wars and policy shifts, according to UNCTAD.

Korean Air Completes Asiana Airlines Acquisition After Delays

Phaata

13-12-2024

Korean Air has officially completed the $1.3 billion acquisition of Asiana Airlines, marking a major milestone in the Asia-Pacific aviation industry.

IATA: Air cargo volumes forecast to grow 5.8% in 2025

Phaata

12-12-2024

IATA forecasts air cargo volumes to grow 5.8% in 2025, with favorable trends from e-commerce and demand in the Red Sea region, despite geopolitical and cost challenges.

Global Shipping Market Faces Growing Challenges

Phaata

11-12-2024

The global shipping market is facing a number of challenges, including slow recovery in demand, potential overcapacity, volatile freight rates, regulatory changes and alliance restructuring.

ZIM Updates Trans-Pacific Network

Phaata

10-12-2024

ZIM updates its trans-Pacific network, adding strategic stops and improving transit times, enhancing connectivity between Asia and the United States.

Structure and market share of shipping alliances change in 2025

Phaata

09-12-2024

The structure of container shipping alliances will change in 2025 with the emergence of Gemini Cooperation and Premier Alliance, which is expected to create significant changes in market share of capacity and trade dynamics.