Marketing Info update

• Trump Announces New Tariffs on 22 Countries, with Brazil Facing Highest Rate of 50%

  Trump’s latest tariffs escalate trade tensions, particularly with Brazil, which may trigger a trade war. The August 1 deadline is firm, but negotiations could still modify outcomes

  Marketing Info update July 10, 2025
• MSC Makes Historic Return to Red Sea Route After 18-Month Hiatus

  MSC's "Antonia" becomes the first MSC container ship to transit the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in 18 months, signaling a potential cautious return to Red Sea routes despite ongoing GPS interference risks.

  Marketing Info update July 07, 2025
• How Trump's 40% Vietnam Transshipment Tariff Will Reshape Global Supply Chains

  New US-Vietnam deal imposes 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports and 40% on transshipped goods, effective immediately. Nike, Gap suppliers face cost surges as July 9 tariff deadline looms.

  Marketing Info update July 04, 2025
• July Rate Hikes Alert: How MSC, HPL & CMA Are Raising Prices on Key Routes

  Major carriers announce July rate increases: CMA adds $250/TEU PSS to Durban, HPL hikes South America rates by 24%, and MSC's Asia-Europe FAK jumps 10%. Effective dates vary by trade lane.

  Marketing Info update July 04, 2025
• How Yantian Port & COSCO Shipping Achieved Breakthrough with China's First Blockchain e-B/L Exchange

  Yantian Port's blockchain platform completes China's first paperless B/L exchange for COSCO's Hong Kong feeder service, cutting processing time from 2 days to 10 minutes with end-to-end encryption.

  Marketing Info update July 03, 2025
• How Red Sea Diversions Caused a 161% Surge in Lost Containers (576 Boxes Overboard in 2024)

  WSC reports 576 containers lost at sea in 2024 - a 161% spike from 2023. 35% attributed to Cape of Good Hope detours avoiding Red Sea conflicts, with severe weather and fires compounding risks.

  Marketing Info update July 02, 2025
• How GPS Jamming in the Strait of Hormuz is Disrupting Global Shipping - Costs Soar 20%

  GPS interference in the Strait of Hormuz has reduced ship traffic by 20% and caused freight rates to surge, despite Israel-Iran ceasefire. 970 vessels daily face navigation risks in this critical oil chokepoint.

  Marketing Info update June 30, 2025
• How Vietnam's Textile Boom Turned to Bust: 300% Profit Surge Followed by US Order Freeze

  Vietnam's textile industry saw profits spike 300% as factories rushed orders ahead of US tariffs, but now faces a cliff—August bookings have plummeted as buyers await final tariff decisions, with potential 70% order losses looming.

  Marketing Info update June 27, 2025
• How Yang Ming Navigates Market Volatility: Q3 Recovery Amid Geopolitical Risks

  Yang Ming forecasts a "positive trend" for Q3 shipping volumes and rates as US-China tariff pressures ease, but warns of uncertainty due to Iran-Israel tensions and potential Red Sea route reopening.

  Marketing Info update June 26, 2025
• How CMA CGM’s Return to the Red Sea with 15% Discount Could Reshape Asia-Europe Shipping

  CMA CGM’s "Osiris" became the first mega-ship to transit the Suez Canal since 2023, benefiting from a 15% toll discount. This move signals a potential return to Red Sea routes, which could cut Asia-Europe transit times by 10-14 days and stabilize soaring freight rates.

  Marketing Info update June 24, 2025