Strait of Hormuz closed, Middle East ports suspended. MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM halt bookings & reroute via Cape of Good Hope. Supply chain disruption & surcharges update.

On February 27, 2026, CMA CGM Group officially announced the launch of a new direct weekly service — Ocean Rise Express (OCR), connecting Japan, South China and North Europe. As a strategic corridor for CMA CGM, the Asia-Europe route witnesses the group’s firm commitment to supporting customers’ sup

Hungary-Serbia Railway Hungary section officially starts freight service. As a key Belt and Road project, it cuts Budapest-Belgrade travel time to 3.5 hours and boosts China-CEE cooperation.

2026 US CBP 5H Hold: Thousands of Chinese containers seized/returned. Learn regulatory upgrades, impacts & compliance strategies to avoid customs clearance risks.

Semarang Port in Indonesia has faced prolonged congestion since late 2025 amid surging cargo and overloaded yards. Strict port controls limit early container entry. From March 13–29, 2026, heavy vehicles will be restricted for Idul Fitri, reducing truck capacity and raising costs. Shippers are advised to deliver early or use alternative ports with extra charges.

TS Lines launches new NTX North China-Thailand Express service from March 30, 2026. Jointly operated with CNC, it connects Tianjin/Dalian to Laem Chabang with 28-day voyage.

Mexico national riot causes air, sea & land transport shutdown. Learn Manzanillo Port & Guadalajara Airport impact, recovery progress & supply chain risk mitigation tips for cross-border trade.

CMA CGM upgrades North Europe-North America transatlantic services from April 2026, phasing out 2 old routes and launching 5 new ones (Liberty Bridge, Panama Direct, etc.), all open for booking now.

A massive layoff wave is sweeping the global shipping and logistics industry, driven by falling freight rates and overcapacity.

The 2026 container shipping market started with a sharp downturn: SCFI fell 9.68% weekly, down over 10% across major routes. Over 125 sailings (18% of total) are canceled due to holiday-driven weak demand and overcapacity, especially on trans-Pacific lanes. Rates are expected to stay weak until March, with recovery dependent on post-holiday cargo volume.

A massive U.S. winter storm paralyzes air & road logistics, closes 70+ FBA warehouses, causing non-essential sellers’ orders to drop 75%. Meanwhile, heating, emergency & energy storage goods boom, with “power outage heater” searches up 1600%. Sellers advised to stay cautious and prepare for recovery.

Wan Hai Lines bids $87 million for a 30-year concession of Osaka Port’s C9 terminal (600m quay, 16m depth) to strengthen Japan-Taiwan routes, reduce third-party reliance, and support fleet growth. Backed by TIPC, it competes with DP World-MOL JV; results due in March.

"Evergreen Marine launches the WSA6 route for direct shipping to Mexico, Peru, and Chile. Discover how STU Supply Chain provides space guarantees and DDP customs-cleared services for the WSA6 route. Fast transit, reliable logistics."

Italy’s rail network faces disruptions from Jan to Mar 2026 due to construction, affecting Gioia Tauro, La Spezia, Genoa. Trains are diverted, capacity reduced; oversized containers have transport restrictions, impacting port shipments.

Singapore’s PIL signs LOIs for 8 LNG dual-fuel 13,000 TEU Neo-Panamax ships (Hudong-Zhonghua/HD Hyundai, 4 each), $1.5B total, delivering 2028–2029. It expands an existing 23-ship orderbook, using LNG as transition fuel to boost fleet efficiency and environmental compliance.