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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.

COSCO Invests in Building 42 New Bulk Carriers

Phaata

03-09-2024

COSCO SHIPPING Development has signed a major deal to invest in, build and lease 42 new bulk carriers, with a total order value exceeding US$2 billion.

International shipping and logistics market update - Week 35/2024

Phaata

31-08-2024

Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 35/2024.

OOCL, IKEA and Kyocera Cooperate on B24 Biofuel Voyage

Phaata

30-08-2024

IKEA and Kyocera benefitted from reduced carbon emissions on Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)'s biofuel voyage in early August.

COSCO SHIPPING Receives Delivery of 3 New Multipurpose Pulp Carriers

Phaata

29-08-2024

COSCO SHIPPING accelerates the development of its multipurpose pulp carrier fleet, with the launch of three new vessels, affirming its pioneering role in the global pulp supply chain and transportation.

RCL reports 18% rise in first-half profit as Middle East tensions

Phaata

29-08-2024

Shipping line RCL recorded an 18% rise in first-half 2024 profit as tensions in the Middle East pushed freight rates higher.

Linerlytica predicts 70% drop in ocean freight rates in next 12 months

Phaata

28-08-2024

Linerlytica predicts a 70% drop in ocean freight rates next year, while Xeneta says a recovery from the Red Sea crisis is needed for this to happen.

Ottawa moves quickly to limit rail disruption in Canada

Phaata

28-08-2024

The Canadian government intervened quickly to resolve the rail dispute, prevent strikes and minimize supply chain disruptions.

Indian ports propose wage hikes to avert strike

Phaata

27-08-2024

The Indian Ports Authority has proposed wage hikes to avert a strike by stevedores, in a bid to avoid disruption to trade amid the current difficult situation.

International shipping and logistics market update - Week 34/2024

Phaata

26-08-2024

Update on international shipping and logistics markets for Asia, Europe and North America in Week 34/2024.

Container Volume at Port of New York and New Jersey Spikes 13.5% in June

Phaata

24-08-2024

Container volume at the Port of New York and New Jersey grew strongly in June, reaching a record high for the second consecutive month, while import-export and rail freight also recorded positive growth.