Freight rates between Asia and Europe drop by up to 3% while intra-Asian tariffs reach a three-year high
The global Drewry index falls to $4,473 per 40-foot container, while the intra-Asian indicator rises by 10% to $1,199.
Gemini Cooperation launches a new service between Asia, the Mediterranean, and Jeddah due to the conflict in Iran
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have decided to temporarily modify several services in their joint network between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East as a consequence of the...
Key trends in container shipping in February 2026
The maritime consultancy Alphaliner has identified five structural trends in the container shipping sector during February 2026 based on its databases.
CMA CGM launches the Ocean Rise Express service between Asia and Northern Europe
CMA CGM has announced the launch of Ocean Rise Express (OCR), a new weekly service that will directly connect Japan and Southern China with Northern Europe. The company...