Lunar New Year 2026 Logistics Strategy: Shippers Prioritize Critical SKU Replenishment Over Mass Stockpiling
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
China hits back with 125% tariffs on US goods as trade war escalates
China has raised tariffs on US goods to 125%, marking a new escalation in the trade war as the world's two largest economies clash with no sign of resuming negotiations.
Invitation to Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2025
You’re invited to Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2025 as a partner of Phaata.
US postpones tariff hikes on most countries, except China
President Donald Trump has unexpectedly postponed tariff hikes on most countries, except China, for 90 days in a bid to ease global trade tensions after markets were roiled and recession fears grew.
Trump imposes 104% tariffs on Chinese goods in escalating global trade war
President Trump has formally imposed 104% tariffs on Chinese goods, sparking a global trade war that has roiled financial markets and sent trading partners into a tit-for-tat response.
COSCO SHIPPING launches AEU7 - Direct shipping service from Vietnam to Europe
COSCO SHIPPING officially launched the AEU7 service in April, a direct container shipping route from Cai Mep (Vietnam) to major ports in Europe such as Rotterdam, Hamburg, Zeebrugge and Felixstowe.
COSCO SHIPPING launches AEU7 – Direct shipping service from Vietnam to Europe
COSCO SHIPPING officially launched the AEU7 service in April, a direct container shipping route from Cai Mep (Vietnam) to major ports in Europe such as Rotterdam, Hamburg, Zeebrugge and Felixstowe.
Africa calls on IMO to introduce global emissions levy on shipping
Africa is calling on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to introduce a global emissions levy on shipping to promote green fuels, ensure a just energy transition and tackle climate injustice.
President Trump threatens to impose additional 50% tariffs on Chinese imports
President Trump has threatened to impose additional 50% tariffs on Chinese goods if the country does not withdraw retaliatory tariffs, escalating US-China trade tensions.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 14/2025
Update on the international container transport and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe... in Week 14/2025.
Tariffs and de minimis rules send air freight rates soaring
Global air freight rates are soaring on concerns about tariffs and changes to US ‘de minimis’ policy, but the market could face a sharp decline in just a few weeks.
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