EUA Prices Hover Around EUR 82/Tonne in Mid-August: A Key Indicator to Watch for Q4/2026 ETS/FuelEU Surcharges
December 2026 EU Allowance (EUA) futures on ICE Endex closed at EUR 81.58/tonne on August 17, 2026, marking their lowest settlement in nearly two weeks. During the preceding week, total trading volume hit 72.4 million tonnes of allowances—the second-lowest weekly volume recorded since early 2026. By the morning of August 18, prices remained 15.30% higher year-over-year, according to TradingEconomics.
Hormuz Strait Vessel Traffic Edges Up After the Weekend
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz edged up to six vessels on August 17 but remained well below the 10-day average, as US-Iran talks continued to struggle to reach an agreement.
Global Air Cargo Spot Rates Ease to $3.12/kg Ahead of Peak
Market intelligence reports from Xeneta and IATA indicate that global air cargo spot rates in July and early August 2026 declined by 6% month-on-month, averaging $3.12 per kg. This downward movement suggests that the air freight sector is entering a consolidation phase, with shippers taking a cautious stance toward charter flight commitments ahead of the year-end peak.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 33/2026 | Phaata
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 33 (from Aug 10 - Aug 16), 2026.
MSC Adjusts Port Rotation on Asia–US West Coast Service
MSC has adjusted the port rotation on its Pearl and Sentosa services connecting Asia with the US West Coast, with changes involving Hai Phong, Xiamen, Oakland and Long Beach.
Q3/2026 Europe-Bound Environmental Surcharges: Maersk and ONE Differ by $49/FEU, While MSC Quotes by TEU
An analysis of Q3/2026 environmental surcharges imposed by Maersk, ONE and MSC on Europe-bound services, including differences in surcharge levels, TEU/FEU charging structures and the potential impact of EUA prices on logistics costs in Q4.
Panama Canal Tightens Draft Limits in Three Consecutive Steps as Four Carriers Impose Surcharges Differing by Up to 3.2 Times
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will lower the maximum allowable draft for Neopanamax vessels to 48.5 ft, 48.0 ft and 47.5 ft in three consecutive stages. Meanwhile, four major carriers have announced transit surcharges ranging from USD 100 to USD 320/TEU, with CMA CGM subsequently raising its surcharge to USD 500/TEU from September.
Intra-Asia Freight Rates End Six-Week Slide: IACI Rises to USD 970/FEU as Emergency Fuel Surcharges of USD 38–75/TEU Emerge on Short-Haul Trades
Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) rose 1% to USD 970/FEU, ending a six-week run of consecutive declines. However, the intra-Asia market is becoming increasingly fragmented, with rates to South Asia and the Gulf rising while several Southeast Asian trades recorded sharp declines. At the same time, carriers have begun introducing Emergency Fuel Surcharges of USD 38–75/TEU on a number of short-haul routes.
Europe Freight Rates Continue to Fall as Carriers Abandon August 1 Increase, Look to August 15
Container freight rates on the Asia–Europe trade continued to decline in early August as carriers abandoned their planned August 1 rate increases and shifted their focus to new FAK (Freight All Kinds) rates taking effect on August 15. However, actual market transaction rates remain significantly below carriers’ published tariff levels.
Port of Melbourne Records 7.3% Growth in Container Throughput in June 2026
The Port of Melbourne delivered a strong performance in June 2026, handling 291,000 TEUs of containerized cargo. Growth was driven by solid gains in both import and export volumes, with transshipment cargo recording the strongest increase.
CMA CGM Revises FAK Rates on Three Key Trade Lanes Effective Mid-August 2026
CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates effective 15 August 2026, covering three major international trade lanes connecting the Indian Subcontinent and the Red Sea with Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Americas.
COSCO schedules: Vietnam - North America in Aug 2026
The official sailing schedules of COSCO Shipping Lines for routes from Ho Chi Minh / Ba Ria Vung Tau to USA and Canada ports in Aug/2026 (Download excel file).
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 30/2026 | Phaata
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 30 (from Jul 20 - Jul 26), 2026.
COSCO updates Vietnam-Intra Asia sailing schedules in Aug 2026
COSCO schedule for routes from Ho Chi Minh to Intra-Asia countries such as China, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Korea, India... in Aug/2026 (Download excel file).
COSCO updates Vietnam-North Europe sailing schedules in Aug 2026
COSCO sailing schedules ex Ho Chi Minh / Vung Tau to European countries such as Netherlands, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium... in Aug/2026 (Download excel file).
COSCO updates sailing schedules of Vietnam - South America & Africa in Aug 2026
COSCO schedule from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria... in Aug/2026 (Download excel file).
COSCO updates sailing schedules of Vietnam-Middle East & Oceania in Aug 2026
COSCO schedules from Ho Chi Minh to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan... in Aug/2026 (Download excel file).
Tanker Freight Rates Face Sharp Upside Risk as Security Threats Escalate in the Red Sea and the Gulf
Rising security risks in both the Red Sea and the Gulf are forcing shipping companies to reassess voyage plans, extend transit times, and increasing the likelihood of a significant surge in global tanker freight rates.
U.S. Establishes New Tariff Framework for 60 Economies, Marking a New Phase in President Trump's Trade Policy
The administration of President Donald Trump has introduced a new tariff framework covering 60 economies under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, marking what is widely viewed as the most legally durable foundation for the administration's tariff strategy after several rounds of policy adjustments.
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