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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.

Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines deepen partnership

Phaata

22-09-2024

Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines partnership expands with new joint venture, offering comprehensive logistics solutions, enhanced connectivity and international express services.

COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Receives Delivery of 77,000 DWT Multipurpose Pulp Carrier ‘GREEN SALVADOR’

Phaata

21-09-2024

COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co., Ltd., an important member of COSCO SHIPPING Group, has received delivery of the 77,000 DWT multipurpose pulp carrier “GREEN SALVADOR”, affirming its position in the field of pulp and industrial cargo transportation.

Maersk: Container Demand Remains Strong in Q4/2024

Phaata

20-09-2024

Maersk forecasts global container demand to remain strong in Q4/2024, particularly in North America and Latin America, despite disruptions in the Red Sea and a potential strike at a US East Coast port.

DSV Acquires DB Schenker, Becomes World's Largest Freight Forwarder

Phaata

19-09-2024

DSV will become the world's largest freight forwarder after completing its €14.3bn acquisition of DB Schenker.

PSA Mumbai Crosses 200,000 TEUs in August

Phaata

18-09-2024

PSA Mumbai achieved its first record of handling over 200,000 TEUs in August, cementing its position as a key player in the Indian and global logistics network.

Port of New Orleans Back in Business After Hurricane Francine

Phaata

18-09-2024

The Port of New Orleans and the New Orleans Public Belt have resumed normal operations following Hurricane Francine with no reported significant damage.

Container rates post biggest weekly drop since May 2020

Phaata

17-09-2024

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) posted its biggest weekly percentage drop since May 2020 at $4,168, down more than 13% on the week.

International shipping and logistics market update - Week 37/2024

Phaata

16-09-2024

Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 37/2024.

Lower Capacity and Rising Demand Drive Higher Rates on the Atlantic

Phaata

13-09-2024

Container freight rates on the Atlantic trade lane are rising due to capacity shortages and rising volumes, amid concerns about a looming US East Coast port strike and post-election trade policy uncertainty.

US Container Ports Expect to Continue Busy in September

Phaata

12-09-2024

Major US container ports are expected to continue to be busy in September, with cargo volumes up significantly year-over-year, despite the threat of labor strikes.