Asia Europe Shipping Rates Fall as Suez Capacity Returns

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September 8, 2026

Asia Europe Shipping Rates Fall as Suez Capacity Returns

Asia Europe Shipping Rates Fall as Suez Capacity Returns Asia Europe shipping rates are coming under increasing pressure as container carriers adjust their networks in response to congestion in East Asia, changing demand patterns...

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September 3, 2026

CMA CGM Manaus Low Water Surcharge Rises to $2,315

CMA CGM Manaus Low Water Surcharge Rises to $2,315 CMA CGM is preparing for increasingly difficult navigation conditions on the Amazon River, raising its Manaus Low Water Surcharge to $2,315 per TEU from October...

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Hapag-Lloyd ZIM acquisition and global container shipping merger

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By globalafrica
September 2, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd ZIM Acquisition: Critical Israel Regulatory Test Ahead

Hapag-Lloyd ZIM Acquisition Faces Key September 9 Regulatory Test The Hapag-Lloyd ZIM acquisition is approaching another critical stage, with Israeli government authorities expected to assess the proposed $4.2 billion transaction on September 9. The...

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TAAG Lusaka freighter route connecting Zambia to African air cargo markets

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September 2, 2026

TAAG Lusaka Freighter Route Boosts Zambia Air Cargo Logistics

TAAG Lusaka Freighter Route Boosts Zambia's Air Cargo Logistics The launch of the TAAG Lusaka freighter route is adding dedicated air cargo capacity to Zambia at a time when mining investment, industrial development and...

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Durban port delays affecting container shipping in 2026

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By globalafrica
August 26, 2026

Durban Port Delays: Carriers Warn of 20-Day Shipping Disruption

Durban port delays are becoming a growing concern for shipping lines, freight forwarders, importers and exporters as congestion at Durban Gateway Terminal continues to affect cargo movement. Reports indicate that some shipments are already...

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Maersk Freight Rates and African Shipping Costs 2026

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By globalafrica
August 26, 2026

Maersk Changes Its Freight Pricing Strategy: What It Means for African Shippers

The global container shipping market is experiencing another period of significant rate volatility, and Maersk freight rates are becoming increasingly important for importers and exporters trying to control transportation costs. A recent analysis highlighted...

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Durban Port Congestion and Gateway Terminal Delays

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By globalafrica
August 25, 2026

Durban Port Congestion Worsens as Shipping Delays Reach 10 Days

Durban Port Congestion Is Creating Major Shipping Delays The latest Durban port congestion crisis is putting additional pressure on shipping lines, freight forwarders, transporters and cargo owners, with delays at Durban Gateway Terminal reportedly...

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MSC Suez Canal Transits and Red Sea Shipping

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By globalafrica
August 25, 2026

MSC Suez Canal Transits Resume on Selected East-West Services

MSC Suez Canal Transits Resume on Selected East-West Services The gradual return of major container carriers to the Suez Canal could have important implications for global ocean freight, transit times and international supply chains....

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China transshipment and US tariffs in global shipping

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August 24, 2026

China Transshipment and US Tariffs: Singapore, China and EU Push Back Against US Claims

The latest debate over China transshipment and US tariffs is putting international trade compliance, rules of origin and global supply chains under renewed scrutiny. For freight forwarders and businesses involved in international shipping, the...

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Northern Sea Route shipping at Murmansk Port

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August 21, 2026

Northern Sea Route Shipping: NewNew Shipping Line Expands Murmansk Port Operations

The development of Northern Sea Route shipping is creating new opportunities for international trade and Arctic logistics. For freight forwarders, importers and exporters, the expansion of container services through Russia's Arctic ports could introduce...

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Asia Europe Shipping Rates Fall as Suez Capacity Returns

CMA CGM Manaus Low Water Surcharge Rises to $2,315

TAAG Lusaka Freighter Route Boosts Zambia Air Cargo Logistics

Durban Port Delays: Carriers Warn of 20-Day Shipping Disruption

Maersk Changes Its Freight Pricing Strategy: What It Means for African Shippers

Durban Port Congestion Worsens as Shipping Delays Reach 10 Days

MSC Suez Canal Transits Resume on Selected East-West Services

China Transshipment and US Tariffs: Singapore, China and EU Push Back Against US Claims

Northern Sea Route Shipping: NewNew Shipping Line Expands Murmansk Port Operations

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