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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.

Shippers advised to delay airfreight tenders until after turbulent peak season ends

Phaata

15-10-2024

Xeneta has advised shippers to delay their 2025 airfreight tenders and has outlined strategies to cope with the challenging peak season ahead.

Air freight rates remain high despite falling demand during Golden Week

Phaata

15-10-2024

Global air freight rates rose slightly despite falling demand from Asia due to the Golden Week holiday in China, according to WorldACD.

International shipping and logistics market update - Week 41/2024

Phaata

14-10-2024

Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 41/2024.

Marketing Solution: Advertise Shipping Schedules with Phaata Logistics Marketplace

Phaata

13-10-2024

Advertising shipping schedules on the international logistics platform Phaata allows shipping lines to reach hundreds of thousands of potential customers, promote sailing schedules across multiple channels, enhance brand recognition, gain a competitive edge, and drive business growth in the Vietnamese market.

Sea-Intelligence forecasts 10-17% capacity cut due to US East Coast port strike

Phaata

11-10-2024

The US East Coast port strike reduced shipping capacity from Asia, Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, with exporters expected to brace for temporary capacity shortages.

Hurricane Milton: Florida Ports Close; South Carolina Restricts Shipping

Phaata

10-10-2024

Ports in Florida and South Carolina have taken precautions, including closures and shipping restrictions, in response to the approaching Hurricane Milton.

Ocean freight rates fall and air freight rates rise as ILA strike ends

Phaata

09-10-2024

Ocean freight rates fell after the ILA strike ended, while air freight rates rose due to port congestion and urgent cargo needs, according to an update from Freightos.

International shipping and logistics market update - Week 40/2024

Phaata

08-10-2024

Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 40/2024.

Global shipping stocks plunge after US port strike ends

Phaata

07-10-2024

Shares of shipping companies in Europe and Asia fell sharply after a strike at US East Coast and Gulf ports ended earlier than expected.

US Port Strike Ends – ILA and USMX Reach Temporary Deal

Phaata

04-10-2024

The strike at US East Coast and Gulf Coast ports has ended after three days, as the ILA and USMX reached a temporary agreement on wages and the resumption of port operations.