
ZIM and MSC Expand US East Coast Service: North Asia to Jacksonville in 28 Days with New Latin America and Caribbean Connections
Introduction: The US East Coast market has gained a new source of stable capacity. On July 14, the ZCP-Amberjack weekly service jo

Philippines Formally Imposes Safeguard Duty on Chinese Cement as Exemption Is Withdrawn, with Guidance for Freight Forwarders and Exporters
Introduction: The Philippines has formally begun enforcing a safeguard duty on cement imported from China. In July 2026, the Phili

CMA CGM's Ultra-Large Container Ship Sails Out of Strait of Hormuz: Partial Recovery Seen Yet Full Normalization Remains Elusive
On June 28 local time, Reuters reported that the ultra-large container ship CMA CGM Galapagos, owned by French shipping giant CMA

South African Importers Alarmed: New PSS Hikes by Maersk and CMA CGM Double Operational Costs
South Africa’s importers and exporters have recently been facing severe operational pressure amid new peak season surcharge adjust

ZIM Adjusts Mediterranean Route: New Direct Call at Tianjin, Busan Cargo Shifted to Ningbo Transshipment
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has implemented strategic adjustments to its core Mediterranean-Far East ZMP shipping route. The

Nearly 600 Ships Backlogged and 80 Naval Mines Awaiting Removal: Full Recovery of the Strait of Hormuz Will Be a Slow Process
Markets have finally received news of easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. As the United States and Iran launch a 60-day negot




