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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.

Air Freight Spot Rates Rise 3% in Early December, China-US Route Hits New Peak

Phaata

17-12-2025

Early December data from WorldACD shows global spot rates rose to $3.01/kg, led by African markets and a strong recovery on the China-US route, despite this year's peak season being less volatile than usual.

CEVA Logistics Acquires Fagioli Group: A Strategic Move into the Heavy-Lift Sector

Phaata

16-12-2025

CEVA Logistics has signed an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Fagioli Group, a world leader in project logistics and heavy lifting, aiming to complete the high-tech supply chain from design to final installation.

Polarized Ocean Freight Market: Asia-Europe Rates Surge Pre-Lunar New Year, While Transpacific Falters Despite Capacity Cuts

Phaata

15-12-2025

The container shipping market witnessed a stark contrast last week: while Asia-Europe rates rebounded strongly thanks to a year-end "mini-peak" and FAK hike strategies, the Transpacific route remained in the red despite efforts to cut capacity amidst severe volume shortages.

Next-Gen Cold Chain 2026: Securing Vaccines with Active, Connected, and Sustainable Solutions

Phaata

15-12-2025

As 2026 approaches, the vaccine logistics industry faces a new challenge: rapidly adapting to the 2025 WHO Guidelines, which require a shift in the cold chain from a reactive to a predictive model through active, data-driven, and intelligent packaging solutions.

COSCO Shipping Energy Inks Deal for 19 New Vessels Worth Over $1 Billion

Phaata

14-12-2025

COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET) has signed contracts for the construction of 19 new vessels, comprising 18 tankers and one ethylene carrier, with a total value of $1.08 billion. The move aims to restructure its fleet and transition toward LNG and Methanol dual-fuel systems.

International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 50/2025 | Phaata

Phaata

14-12-2025

Navigating 2026 Volatility: Major Forwarders Restructure Strategies

Phaata

12-12-2025

Amidst a volatile market and geopolitical risks, global freight forwarders are aggressively preparing for 2026 by pivoting to non-US trade lanes, tightening cost controls, and ramping up AI investment to optimize performance.

Airline Industry Profits Projected to Hit $41 Billion in 2026

Phaata

11-12-2025

According to IATA's latest forecast, global airline profits are set to stabilize at $41 billion in 2026. Despite supply chain and geopolitical challenges, air cargo continues to assert its role as a pillar of the industry, driven by the e-commerce boom and tariff response strategies.

China's Trade Surplus Surpasses $1 Trillion Milestone for the First Time

Phaata

10-12-2025

China’s trade surplus has set a new record, exceeding the $1 trillion mark in the first 11 months of the year. Data indicates that manufacturers are actively diverting exports to Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia to circumvent U.S. tariff barriers.

Amazon Accelerates 'Greening' of Grocery Supply Chain: AI Cuts Carbon Emissions by 15%

Phaata

10-12-2025

E-commerce giant Amazon has recorded a nearly 15% reduction in energy consumption at its grocery fulfillment centers during a pilot of Trane Technologies' BrainBox AI tool, paving the way for a network-wide rollout across the U.S.