Logistics News
- A Maersk Container Ship Collided with a Ro-Ro Ship! Voyage Interrupted! Suspected Lost Container.At about 0200 UTC on March 12, a Maersk container ship named "LAUST MAERSK" collided with the "NAPOLES" Ro-Ro ship in the Alboran Sea, about 53 nautical miles southeast of Malaga, Spain. The voyage was interrupted and the container was suspected to be lost.Logistics News March 14, 2022
- Maersk Invests Heavily in Indian Port Development!Maersk invests $1B in Andhra Pradesh ports to upgrade infrastructure, enhance logistics capabilities, and capture growth in India's booming economy.Logistics News August 26, 2025
- Carrier Blank Sailings Drive Freight Rate Hikes!Recently, the latest Shanghai Export Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) released by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange stood at 1,398.11 points, a 3.2% decrease from the previous period.The China export container shipping market remained generally stable. Although freight rates on the U.S. routes rose,Logistics News September 18, 2025
- Affected by Sudden CCVID-19, Maersk, ONE and CMA CGM Issued Business Adjustment and Guidance Notices.There was a backlog of about 72 ships near the Qingdao port on Monday, nearly double the number at the end of February, according to shipping data. The backlog of ships at the ports of Shanghai, Ningbo and Zhoushan is also building, with about 262 vessels now up from 243 a week ago. Salmon Aidan Lee, head of related divisions at energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie, said the increase in ship backlogs and delays could further push up freight rates.Logistics News March 15, 2022
- ONE Route Upgrade! KCS to Call at Haiphong, Vietnam!Recently, Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the upgrade of its intra-Asia route KCS, adding a call at Haiphong Port in Vietnam.The port rotation of the upgraded KCS route is: Busan - Shanghai - Xiamen - Singapore - Port Klang - Laem Chabang - Haiphong - Shekou - Busan.Regarding this upgrade, ONELogistics News November 05, 2025
- Dock Lease Sparks Controversy: Chittagong Workers Launch Hunger Strike ProtestHundreds of Chittagong workers held a hunger strike against leasing NCT terminal to DP World. Supported by SKOP and BOGSOA, they warn of national strikes. The plan, once for modernization, becomes a political transition conflict.Logistics News November 04, 2025
- US West Coast Freight Rates Double in a Month! Is It Sustainable?US West Coast freight rates doubled in a month (SCFI up 10.5%) on China-US trade truce and shipping companies鈥� capacity control. However, weak demand and oversupply persist; 2026 rates are expected to drop 25%.Logistics News November 03, 2025
- Freight Rates Surge, Inquiries Soar: Is the U.S. Route Spring Coming After Tax Cuts?U.S. route freight rates surge (Shanghai to USWC up 22.9%); Yantian Port鈥檚 U.S. cargo handling hits 60%. China-U.S. trade talks boost inquiries (up 30%) and enterprise confidence, with cost cuts expected.Logistics News November 03, 2025
- COSCO SHIPPING Lines Launches New Asia Route with Maiden Voyage!COSCO SHIPPING launches JTV Route (Japan-Thailand-Vietnam) with Oct 28 maiden voyage. It offers direct services, shortens transit time, enhances Yangpu鈥檚 hub role, and optimizes the Asia regional shipping network.Logistics News October 31, 2025
- Breaking! US: Tariffs Slashed to Zero!US signs trade/critical mineral deals with 4 SEA nations. Tariffs on some goods to zero; Vietnam to narrow $123B surplus. Thailand buys $18.8B US aircraft; SEA eases US market access.Logistics News October 30, 2025