The global container shipping industry has just recorded a new record in shipbuilding orders. However, behind this seemingly positive figure lies concern about potential overcapacity that could persist for many years, weighing heavily on freight rates and shipping companies’ profits. Container Shipbuilding Orders Exceed Historical Limits According to the latest data from Linerlytica, the number […]

Asia-North America Container Freight Rates Plummet The Trans-Pacific shipping market continues to see a sharp decline in container freight rates. According to the latest data from Xeneta, spot rates from the Far East of Asia to the United States have fallen significantly since June, despite shipping lines’ efforts to reduce capacity. Far East → US […]

On July 31, 2025, the U.S. government officially issued an Executive Order adjusting tariffs on reciprocity, directly affecting imported goods from over 80 countries, including Vietnam. This is a strong move to address the long-standing trade deficit and reaffirm the U.S. stance on protecting its supply chains and economic and security interests. So what’s special […]

Amidst the volatile global logistics market, the upward trend in Asia-Europe shipping rates has shown signs of slowing after six consecutive weeks of increases. However, according to experts, this may only be a “temporary pause” before the market enters a new cycle of volatility, with many challenges quietly accumulating – especially port congestion in Europe. […]

According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at 8 PM on July 2nd, General Secretary To Lam had a phone call with US President Donald Trump to discuss bilateral relations and issues related to reciprocal tariffs between the two countries. During the exchange, President Trump highly appreciated Vietnam’s commitment to opening its market, […]

Haifa and Ashdod: Normal Operations Amid Missile Attacks Despite military tensions between Israel and Iran entering their fourth day with multiple missile strikes, two key Israeli ports – Haifa and Ashdod – remain operational. Over the weekend, missiles from Iran targeted the Haifa area, home to one of the region’s busiest container ports, along with […]

According to the latest financial report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 2025 will see global airline profits reach approximately $36 billion, a slight increase from the previous year’s $32.4 billion. However, alongside the optimistic signals from passenger transport, the air cargo sector is facing several worrying challenges. Falling Fuel Prices – A Key […]

The freight industry in two major US states – California and Texas – is witnessing a wave of widespread layoffs, affecting more than 1,000 workers in just the past week. Major players like UPS, FedEx, Amazon, and several others have announced downsizing plans to restructure and adapt to market fluctuations. UPS: Laying Off 355 Workers […]

Shipping Rates Soar on Trans-Pacific Routes Over the past week, the international shipping market witnessed significant volatility as container rates from Shanghai to the US West Coast surged by 31% in just one week. According to a report released Friday by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, this surge was primarily driven by shippers rushing to export […]

OOCL Invests Heavily in Sustainable Development Strategy OOCL – one of the world’s leading container shipping companies – has just signed a $3.08 billion contract to build 14 new methanol-fueled container ships. This is a strategic move to expand its fleet and clearly demonstrate its commitment to green and sustainable shipping. The ships will be […]

Interlink Transports 13 Containers from Hai Duong to Binh Duong Interlink recently completed a special project transporting 13 containers of goods from Hai Duong to Binh Duong via inland waterways. With meticulous preparation and a professional team, we ensured fast delivery, cost savings, and absolute safety for the goods. Thanks to our ability to transport […]

According to Clarksons Research, although US tariffs are attracting significant attention, they currently only directly impact 1.5% of global shipping traffic. While this figure may seem modest, the risk of escalation remains, potentially altering trade policy and reshaping the international shipping network in the future. The Actual Impact of US Tariffs on Shipping Data from […]