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Original analysis of the stories actually moving global shipping right now — written by our own team from primary sources, not copied from anywhere else.

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What's Moving Global Trade This Week

Five current stories shaping freight costs and routing decisions for shippers moving cargo between China, India and the world.

Container port with Hapag-Lloyd vessel
Carriers & AlliancesAug 30, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd to Acquire ZIM in $4.2 Billion Deal

Shareholders have approved the merger, with a carved-out "New ZIM" entity set to continue independently.

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Air cargo pallets on an airport tarmac
Air FreightAug 24, 2026

Transpacific Air Freight Tightens on AI Chip Demand

Taiwan and Korea-origin lanes stay under pressure even as global air cargo volumes soften.

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Industrial smokestacks emitting exhaust
Regulation & SustainabilityAug 20, 2026

IMO's Net-Zero Carbon Levy Vote Pushed to October 2026

A coalition of 87 shipping companies is pushing for adoption after last year's US-pressured delay.

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Steel mill with molten metal
Trade & PolicyAug 18, 2026

EU Carbon Tariff Starts Hitting Chinese Steel Exporters

CBAM is estimated to cost Chinese steel and aluminum exporters $2.2 billion, with scope expanding in 2028.

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Container terminal with cranes
India LogisticsAug 14, 2026

India Completes 75 Port Projects Under PM Gati Shakti

Major port capacity reaches 1,728 MTPA as connectivity infrastructure investment continues.

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Container ship transiting the Suez Canal
Shipping & RoutesAug 26, 2026

Suez Canal Traffic Hits Two-Year High as Carriers Return to the Red Sea

MSC and Maersk are restoring Asia-Europe strings via Suez, but war-risk premiums are climbing right alongside the recovery.

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Shanghai skyline at night representing China's export economy
Trade & PolicyAug 10, 2026

China's July Exports Beat Forecasts as High-Tech Shipments Surge

Exports rose 23.9% year-on-year on the back of AI hardware and electronics demand — here's what it means for booking capacity out of China.

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Freight truck on a highway representing dedicated export corridors
Trade & PolicyAug 12, 2026

India's Parliament Proposes Dedicated Fast Lanes for US-Bound Exports

A Standing Committee report calls for automated customs zones and an early-warning system on US tariff risk — a first look at what it could mean.

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Large container ship at sea fully loaded with containers
Shipping & RoutesAug 22, 2026

Container Ship Orderbook Nears 40% of the Fleet — Should Shippers Worry?

Nearly 13 million TEU of new tonnage is on order. Here's what the overcapacity math actually means for rates over the next two years.

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Panama Canal locks
Shipping & RoutesAug 27, 2026

Panama Canal Tightens Draft Limits Again as El Niño Risk Builds

A fifth consecutive draft reduction since July is squeezing US East and Gulf Coast routing — what it means for loading plans.

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