Hapag-Lloyd (HPL) will apply a $300/TEU Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from Far East, Indian Subcontinent & Middle East to Australia, effective August 1, 2025, amid rising demand and capacity constraints.

MSC modifies Swan, Britannia, and Lion routes to bypass Antwerp congestion, adding Felixstowe and Colombo calls while adjusting China port rotations. Changes follow April's rate hikes and worsening Red Sea delays.

Pacific International Lines (PIL) launches CA1 and CA2 feeder routes to enhance connectivity between Central America and its existing WCSA mainline, serving Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and El Salvador.

Piracy incidents in the Singapore Strait surged 309% YoY in Q2 2025, with 45 reported boardings – primarily targeting bulk carriers (58%) and now container ships (8 cases in 2025). Analysts blame weak Indonesian enforcement in overlapping waters.

The Port of LA handled 892,340 TEUs in June (+7.8% YoY), its busiest June in 117 years, as importers raced to beat Trump’s August 1 tariffs. Analysts warn of a sharp drop in shipments thereafter, with 30% EU/Mexico tariffs set to further disrupt trade.

The Port of LA handled 892,340 TEUs in June – a 32% monthly surge and 8% YoY growth – as shippers raced to beat Trump's impending tariffs. Analysts warn of a Q3 slowdown post-August 1 tariff deadlines.

Despite peak season, US West Coast rates crashed to $1,700/FEU (below cost), down 63% from June highs. Overcapacity (10.3% supply vs. 2% demand growth) and tariff uncertainty drive carriers back to Europe, further depressing rates.

MSC adjusts US West Coast routes, suspending PERAL and adding Haiphong/Xiamen calls on ORIENT/SENTOSA. Weak demand and Trump's tariff uncertainty pressure transpacific volumes, with rates below $2,000/FEU.

Alphaliner's 2025 mid-year report reveals a reshuffled ranking of the world’s top 10 container carriers. MSC dominates with record growth, ONE emerges as the fastest-growing, while ZIM struggles. Key trends: fleet expansions, strategic shifts, and looming rank changes.

Trump’s latest tariffs escalate trade tensions, particularly with Brazil, which may trigger a trade war. The August 1 deadline is firm, but negotiations could still modify outcomes