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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.

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.

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.

Asia-US Container Rates: Short-Term Rebound Fails to Halt Deep Market Downturn

Phaata

09-12-2025

Although spot rates on the Transpacific recorded a slight increase over the past week, persistent overcapacity keeps current levels significantly lower than in November, posing a challenge for carriers ahead of contract negotiations.

COSCO Announces Historic $7 Billion Order: 87 New Vessels to Drive Fleet Restructuring Strategy

Phaata

09-12-2025

COSCO Shipping has sent shockwaves through the maritime industry with a $7 billion agreement for 87 new vessels spanning every segment, marking the largest order in history between a shipping line and a Chinese shipbuilder.

November Air Cargo Demand Grows, But E-commerce Shows Signs of Stalling

Phaata

08-12-2025

Xeneta’s November data shows air cargo demand rose 5%, yet rates fell 5% due to pressure from market share competition. More concerningly, the e-commerce sector is showing signs of leveling off ahead of a challenging 2026.

CMA CGM Pioneers Red Sea Return: A Signal of Normalization or a Risk of Overcapacity?

Phaata

08-12-2025

CMA CGM has officially announced the return of its INDAMEX service to the Suez Canal for both directions, marking a significant step in restoring the Red Sea route while raising concerns about downward pressure on rates due to supply glut.

International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 49/2025 | Phaata

Phaata

07-12-2025

FESCo Restructures Service Network Connecting Russia, China, and Vietnam

Phaata

07-12-2025

FESCo has officially reinstated its FCDL-2 service and comprehensively realigned the rotations of FCDL-1 and FCDL-3, aiming to optimize transport capacity and connectivity between Vladivostok and key ports in China and Vietnam.

DSV Expands Electric Truck Fleet in South Africa

Phaata

06-12-2025

DSV is bolstering its electric truck fleet in South Africa with the addition of nine new Volvo FM 4x2 vehicles, coupled with an advanced solar charging system, affirming the feasibility and efficiency of sustainable transport in this market.

Blockbuster M&A Move: Hapag-Lloyd Bids for ZIM

Phaata

05-12-2025

Hapag-Lloyd has submitted a preliminary offer to acquire ZIM, the world’s 9th largest carrier. However, this multi-billion dollar deal faces significant hurdles from the Israeli labor union due to concerns over foreign shareholding structures and maritime security.