Hapag-Lloyd Revises ZIM Takeover Bid to Ease Israeli Concerns
Hapag-Lloyd has reworked its proposal to acquire Israeli carrier ZIM, adding routes and fleet investment to address government security concerns.
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CMA CGM Adds Peak Season Surcharges on Asia-Africa Routes
CMA CGM is adding peak season surcharges of up to $750 per TEU on select Asia-to-Africa trade lanes starting in October 2026.
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Hapag-Lloyd Imposes Equipment Imbalance Surcharge on Luanda Exports
Hapag-Lloyd will charge US$100 per 20-foot dry container exported from Luanda, Angola, starting mid-October 2026.
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RCL Adds $60 Import Processing Fee for Mexico-Bound Containers
Regional Container Lines will charge consignees a US$60 per container fee on Mexico import shipments starting October 10, 2026.
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HMM Platinum Fire: Ship Seeks Refuge in South Africa
The HMM Platinum, carrying about 2,300 containers, is heading to a South African port of refuge after a container fire, with general average likely.
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Maersk Triples S5S Emergency Surcharge on India–South Africa Route
Maersk will raise its S5S emergency contingency surcharge from $500 to $1,500 per container starting November 1, citing Red Sea disruptions.
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Spot Rates Diverge: Asia-Europe Keeps Falling, Transpacific Steadies
Asia-Europe container spot rates fell for a 13th straight week in early October while transpacific rates showed only the first small signs of easing.
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Hapag-Lloyd to Exit MSC-ONE Ipanema Service to South America
Hapag-Lloyd will leave the MSC-ONE Asia-East Coast South America VSA next April, reshaping capacity on a key trade lane.
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Hapag-Lloyd Adds East Coast South America PSS From November 2026
Hapag-Lloyd will apply a 30-day peak season surcharge on dry containers to the Americas starting November 5, 2026.
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CMA CGM Hikes West Africa PSS, Adds New Mogadishu Surcharge
CMA CGM is raising peak season surcharges on China-West Africa routes and introducing a new charge for Far East-Mogadishu cargo in October 2026.
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Maersk Adds Peak Season Surcharge on South America to North America Routes
Maersk will charge a $1,000 peak season surcharge on dry containers from East Coast South America to the US and Canada starting November 2026.
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CMA CGM Sets Rate Restoration Initiative for Mediterranean to US East Coast
CMA CGM will raise rates on Mediterranean-origin cargo bound for the US East Coast starting November 1, 2026.
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Maersk Lowers Heavy Load Surcharge Threshold for Germany and Poland
Maersk will apply its $400 Heavy Load Surcharge to 20-foot containers over 25 tonnes on Far East Asia routes to Germany and Poland from 19 October 2026.
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Replacing the SeaRates Container Tracking API: A Migration Checklist
Built on the SeaRates tracking API? Here's a practical checklist for choosing a replacement and moving your container tracking integration without losing visibility.
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How to Track Your Containers Now That SeaRates Is Gone
SeaRates has been discontinued, but your containers are still at sea. A step-by-step guide to tracking shipping containers on any carrier without SeaRates.
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SeaRates Shuts Down: What Happened and What It Means for Container Tracking
DP World has discontinued SeaRates, the digital freight platform it bought in 2020. Here's what was announced, what's still unknown and how to keep tracking your containers.
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Asia-ECSA Carriers Plan Rate Hikes as Service Changes Take Hold
Carriers are pushing rate increases on Asia to East Coast South America routes, but analysts doubt the hikes will hold as rates slide from a recent peak.
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Maersk and CMA CGM to End ASAS2 Asia–East Coast South America Service
Maersk and CMA CGM will wind down their ASAS2 cooperation in December 2026, with Maersk continuing the trade alone via its ASAS service.
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Maersk Cuts Emergency Surcharges on India-Europe Routes
Maersk is lowering Emergency Contingency Surcharges on Indian Subcontinent to Europe shipments starting 7 October 2026.
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Maersk Overhauls Europe-West Africa Network, Adds New Transshipment Hubs
Maersk is restructuring its Europe-West Africa services from October 2026, shifting transshipment routing through Abidjan, Lomé, Pointe-Noire and Tema.
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Hapag-Lloyd Suspends Bookings to Manila, Batangas and Subic Bay
Hapag-Lloyd has halted new bookings to three Philippine ports until year-end due to congestion and depot capacity issues.
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Premier Alliance to Route Asia-North Europe Service Back via Suez
Premier Alliance will send its FE1 service through Suez this month, joining a broader carrier shift away from Cape of Good Hope diversions.
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Maersk Lowers Emergency Surcharge on India-Latin America Route
Maersk will cut its Emergency Contingency Surcharge by $500 on shipments from the Indian Subcontinent to West Coast Latin America starting October 10, 2026.
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Hapag-Lloyd Set to Return India-USEC Service to Suez Route
Hapag-Lloyd is reportedly bringing its TPI loop between India and the US East Coast back through the Red Sea and Suez Canal.
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Panama Canal to Raise Daily Transits and Draught Starting October 15
The Panama Canal Authority will boost daily transits to 33 and allow deeper draughts after improved rainfall eased the water shortage.
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Typhoon-Driven Port Congestion in Asia Ties Up 3m TEU of Capacity
Repeated typhoons have pushed Asian port congestion to levels absorbing 8.5% of global container capacity, with disruption possibly lasting into 2027.
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Gemini's SE1 Asia-Med Service Returns to Suez Canal Route
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk will reroute their Asia-Mediterranean SE1/AE12 service via the Red Sea and Suez Canal starting in October.
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Trans-Pacific Rates Surge Past $8,400 as Mediterranean Rates Collapse
China-to-West Coast container rates have quadrupled from a year ago while China-to-Mediterranean rates have been cut in half, and booking data shows demand isn't the reason.
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CMA CGM Raises Asia to Latin America Rates by $1,000 Per Container
CMA CGM will add a $1,000 per-container surcharge on Asia to Latin America routes starting 15 October 2026.
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How to Track Containers on iPhone: Step-by-Step Guide
Track any shipping container on your iPhone in seconds. A step-by-step guide to live location, ETAs and port stops with the Container Tracking App.
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Wan Hai Expands Japan Operations with Osaka Terminal Deal
Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines strengthens Japanese market presence through strategic terminal acquisition in Osaka. Learn how this move impacts regional shipping.
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Evergreen Orders $1.5B Fleet Expansion: 23 New Ships
Evergreen Marine commits $1.5 billion to 23 new container vessels, signaling major fleet expansion. Learn how this impacts global shipping capacity.
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CMA CGM Avoids Suez Canal: Vessels Rerouted via Cape of Good Hope in 2026
CMA CGM diverts vessels from Suez Canal to Cape of Good Hope route. What this means for global shipping in 2026.
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Maersk Q1 2025 Earnings: Breakdown
Maersk has kicked off 2025 with strong financial performance, reporting a 7.8% rise in revenue to $13.3 billion and a dramatic increase in profit to $1.3 billion in Q1. Despite ongoing global shipping challenges, the company’s gains in ocean shipping, logistics, and terminal operations signal resilience in international trade. With cautious optimism for the rest of the year, Maersk remains committed to efficiency and innovation amid rising global uncertainty.
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