Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, and CMA CGM announced new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) of up to $2,000 per container on key routes from Asia to North/Latin America, citing tariff-driven market volatility. SCFI data shows US trade lane rates dropping 4.8% as shippers halt bookings.

The US will impose fees of up to $50/net ton on China-built/owned vessels calling at American ports, following a Section 301 investigation. Revenue will fund the revival of the US shipbuilding industry, with LNG carrier restrictions phased in by 2028.

Maersk will implement Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) of 1,000−2,000 per container from select Far East regions to North America starting May 15, excluding Mainland China/Hong Kong. The move comes as US tariff uncertainty triggers a global container crunch.

A shipment of Chilean cherries at Nansha Port faces escalating risks of port detention due to stringent inspection protocols. The Chilean Fruit Cherry Committee confirmed that the large cargo volume has extended port clearance procedures by several days. Customs authorities have completed full inspections on 10 containers, identifying critical flaws in cold chain logistics, with all shipments pending laboratory analysis. This incident may lead to large-scale cargo detention or partial destruction. Emergency negotiations among Maersk Line, consignees, and Chinese customs remain inconclusive. The delays deliver a dual blow to Chile's cherry industry: while 2024/25 exports to China are projected to hit a record 17,000 containers, the "Maersk Saltoro" vessel's schedule disruption threatens to miss the Spring Festival sales peak, exposing vulnerabilities in global perishable supply chains.

Leveraging the scale of the fresh flower industry, Yunnan's eternal flowers have also shown outstanding export performance. Eternal flowers are created by dehydrating, decolorizing, drying, and dyeing fresh cut flowers through a series of complex processes. They can be preserved for a long time, and

DestinationKingston/Caucedo/CatagenaPort Of SpainPuerto Barrios/BarranquillaAltamira/VeracruzRio hainaPuerto LimonPuerto CortesGeorgetownParamariboASIA ORIGIN20'40'GP40'HC20'40'GP40'HC20'40'GP40'HC20'40'GP40'HC20'40'GP40'HC20'40'GP40'HCChinaShenzhen$4,650$4,900$4,900$4,850$5,100$5,100$4,950$5,200$5

Shipping from China to Malaysia is a critical component of the global trade network, significantly impacting international commerce in several ways:### Economic Growth and Integration1. **Boost to GDP**: The trade route between China and Malaysia contributes to t

In June, there was a noticeable increase in freight rates along the US West Coast route. The initially low-priced shipping space was quickly sold out, leaving customers who were still waiting to gradually accept the sharply rising prices. Currently, many shipping companies are making increased effor