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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.

International shipping and logistics market update - Week 33/2024

Phaata

19-08-2024

International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week 33/2024.

Port of Oakland Sets Record Shore Power Usage in H1 2024

Phaata

17-08-2024

The Port of Oakland has set a new record for shore power usage in the first half of 2024, contributing to significant reductions in vessel emissions.

MSC and Hapag-Lloyd Add Independent Services Ahead of Alliance Change

Phaata

16-08-2024

MSC and Hapag-Lloyd are boosting their independent capacity ahead of exiting their current alliances, preparing for the upcoming change in the container shipping industry.

Potential Impact of ILA Strike

Phaata

15-08-2024

The looming possibility of an ILA strike on the US East Coast raises concerns about significant disruptions to container volumes and port operations, with potential long-term consequences for cargo clearance and supply chain stability.

SITC TRUCKING - Container transport service in the Northern region

Phaata

15-08-2024

SITC TRUCKING service has been established to meet the demand for freight transport across the provinces and cities in the Northern and Central regions of Vietnam; aiming to become the most prestigious and professional transport company.

Explosion and fire on MSC container ship at Colombo port

Phaata

13-08-2024

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said the fire that broke out on board the MSC Capetown III on Sunday has been successfully extinguished.

Yang Ming’s Vessel Explosion Raises Serious Maritime Safety Concerns

Phaata

13-08-2024

The explosion on board the Yang Ming’s vessel YM Mobility at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has raised concerns about the safety of container shipping and could impact operations at one of China's most important ports.

Yang Ming Explosion Reportedly Linked to Container Booked by HMM

Phaata

12-08-2024

The explosion on Yang Ming's YM Mobility is believed to have involved a container booked by HMM, causing an estimated $9.5 million in damage and leaving the ship in need of repairs for at least three months.

International shipping and logistics market update - Week 32/2024

Phaata

11-08-2024

International logistics and container shipping market update on Asia, Europe and North America routes in the week 32/2024.

Container Explodes on Yang Ming Ship in Ningbo Port

Phaata

10-08-2024

A container ship operated by Yang Ming has suffered an explosion at the port of Ningbo, China, initially determined to be caused by a container explosion carrying dangerous goods.