Marketing Info update

• What You Must Know About LCL Shipping: Practical Tips for Success

  Less-than-Container Load (LCL) shipping is a cost-effective solution for small cargo volumes. This guide covers key differences between LCL and FCL, advantages, precautions, and expert tips—from avoiding carrier restrictions to optimizing freight charges.

  Marketing Info update June 10, 2025
• CMA CGM, Wan Hai & Others Continue Red Sea Transits Despite Crisis

  Despite the prolonged Red Sea crisis, CMA CGM, Wan Hai, COSCO, and CU Lines maintain select routes through the Suez Canal, leveraging national flags, crew policies, and geopolitical ties for safety. To counter revenue losses, Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) now offers 15% fee discounts for large container ships (≥130K tons) until August 2025.

  Marketing Info update June 06, 2025
• US Extends China Tariff Exemptions to August 31 Amid New 301 Probe

  The U.S. extended 178 product exclusions from China tariffs to August 31, 2025, while launching a new 301 investigation targeting China’s maritime and logistics sectors. Beijing condemns the moves as "protectionist" and WTO-violating.

  Marketing Info update June 03, 2025
• SCFI Rises for 3rd Week: Container Freight Rates Surge Across All Major Routes

  The SCFI index rose 7.21% WoW to 1,586.12 points, marking a 3-week consecutive increase.

  Marketing Info update May 28, 2025
• European Port Crisis: Maersk Reroutes Ships as Congestion Worsens

  Europe’s ports face 5–6 day delays, with Bremen hardest hit. Maersk’s AE5 route now skips Bremen for Nordic terminals—a red flag for importers. Flexport warns congestion may spread.

  Marketing Info update May 27, 2025
• MSC Launches New Middle East CLAN Service with Maiden Call at Qingdao Port

  MSC’s new standalone Middle East CLAN route debuted at Qingdao Port, deploying 8 vessels to link East Asia with key hubs like Jebel Ali, Dammam, and Colombo. The service aims to capitalize on booming trade demand while cutting logistics costs for regional shippers.

  Marketing Info update May 21, 2025
• How International Ocean Shipping Works: A Step-by-Step Guide with Cost Breakdowns

  The 7-Step Ocean Freight Journey: Who Pays What?1. Export Haulage (First Mile)What happens: Goods move from shipper’s location to freight forwarder’s consolidation warehouseTransport modes: Truck (most common), rail, or multimodalWho pays?Shipper (if pre-agreed) → Usually hires local truckerConsigne

  Marketing Info update April 29, 2025
• What is FAK in Shipping? A Complete Guide to Freight All Kinds

  FAK (Freight All Kinds) is a unified pricing model in international logistics that simplifies costs by charging one rate for mixed cargo. This guide explains its benefits for LCL, e-commerce, and cost control.

  Marketing Info update April 27, 2025
• How CMA CGM's Upgraded Asia-Latin America Routes Reshape Regional Trade

  CMA CGM enhances Asia-Mexico-South America West Coast services with new Chile direct calls, optimized rotations, and 3 dedicated MAYA feeder loops, cutting transit times for perishables and boosting connectivity to 12+ key ports.

  Marketing Info update April 24, 2025
• How US Tariffs Could Bankrupt Millions of Small Businesses, Warns Flexport CEO

  Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen warns that aggressive US tariffs on Chinese imports may force "millions" of American SMBs into bankruptcy by 2025, citing a 35-50% drop in China-origin shipping orders. The policy risks triggering a $1 trillion economic shock and Chinese vertical integration of failed brands.

  Marketing Info update April 22, 2025