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.
Falling global container rates could signal overcapacity
Global container rates fell sharply due to weak demand after the Lunar New Year, combined with the impact of new shipping alliances and overcapacity, putting huge pressure on the shipping market.
Why hasn’t the shipping industry returned to the Red Sea?
Major shipping lines have been avoiding the Red Sea due to security risks, even though the route around Africa lengthens their journeys but boosts their profits through higher freight rates.
Fedex warns of economic uncertainty that will slash freight demand
Fedex cuts full-year profit forecast as economic and tariff uncertainty hits demand for shipping, particularly high-margin business-to-business services
Global shipping crisis deepens as Red Sea becomes dangerous zone
The Red Sea shipping crisis continues to deepen as shipping lines avoid the region, driving up insurance costs and causing major losses to the Suez Canal.
Container freight rates plunge, charter rates remain high: Shipping market faces uncertainty
Charter rates to container freight rates hit record 289%, while freight rates continue to fall sharply due to low demand for goods and oversupply of vessels.
OOCL sees strong 2024 earnings despite shipping industry challenges
OOCL sees strong earnings growth to $2.58 billion in 2024, driven by a recovery in global trade and strategic cooperation within the Ocean Alliance.
Air freight market trends Week 10 - 2025 by WorldACD
The global air freight market remained stable in week 10/2025, with demand increasing slightly and freight rates increasing by 5% year-on-year, while Asia-Pacific volumes recovered strongly.
International shipping and logistics market update - Week 11/2025
Update on the international container transport and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe... in Week 11/2025.
Container shipping demand sees strong growth in January
Global container shipping demand grew strongly in January 2025, with volumes reaching 15.4 million TEUs, up 5.8% year-on-year. However, freight rates varied across shipping lanes.
DP World posts record revenue, but profit falls
DP World posts record $20 billion in 2024 revenue but profit falls 2% on high finance costs and global supply chain disruptions.
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