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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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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¨C2029. It expands an existing 23-ship orderbook, using LNG as transition fuel to boost fleet efficiency and environmental compliance.

Chile declares a State of Catastrophe due to massive southern wildfires and severe maritime conditions, disrupting multiple ports. Lirqu¨¦n Port halts operations; others face restrictions. Shippers should monitor updates, adjust logistics plans and prepare contingencies to reduce delays.