Marketing Info update

• How This Chinese Shipper’s Arctic Route Cuts Europe Transit to Record 18 Days?

  STU Shipping launches a groundbreaking Arctic route (Sept-only) slashing China-Europe transit to 18 days, targeting Christmas peak with specialized solutions for EVs, batteries, and oversize cargo.

  Marketing Info update July 29, 2025
• New Far East to South America West Coast Route Launching September 2025!

  MSC's ALPACA service (launching Sept 2025) offers fastest Far East–South America West Coast transit, featuring Cherry Express & Smart Reefer tech for perishables.

  Marketing Info update August 05, 2025
• Why Are Ocean Freight Rates Plunging? Xeneta Warns of Further Declines Amid Weak Demand

  Xeneta reports China-US West Coast rates plummeted 59% since June to $2,268/FEU as post-tariff frontloading fades, with carriers struggling to curb declines despite capacity cuts.

  Marketing Info update August 01, 2025
• Why Are Global Shipping Rates Plunging? SCFI Falls for 7th Week Amid Tariff Uncertainty

  SCFI drops 3.3% to 1592.59, marking 7-week decline as US-China tariff fears and weak demand pressure rates, with carriers canceling 175K TEU capacity to stem losses.

  Marketing Info update July 31, 2025
• How UK's Tariff Suspension Creates "Golden Opportunities" for These Industries

  The UK's 2-year suspension of tariffs on 89 imports (from pasta to plywood) unlocks ￡17M annual savings, with Chinese juice, plastics & seafood processing sectors poised to gain 8-10% competitive edges. This analysis reveals winning logistics strategies.

  Marketing Info update April 23, 2025
• Major Shipping Lines Announce June Rate Hikes: What Exporters Need to Know

  Leading carriers including MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, and Maersk have issued June FAK rate increases and PSS surcharges across key routes (Europe, Africa, South America). This breakdown covers all critical adjustments and effective dates.

  Marketing Info update May 26, 2025
• Major European Port Rail Shutdowns to Cause Severe Congestion

  Hamburg Port Authority will close key rail routes in August & October 2025 for bridge construction, disrupting 100% of rail links to CTH/Eurogate and CTB terminals. Parallel shutdowns on Berlin-Northern Ports routes until April 2026 will compound delays.

  Marketing Info update July 21, 2025
• Israel to Permanently Close Strategic Eilat Port Amid Red Sea Crisis

  Israel will permanently shut down its Red Sea port of Eilat on July 20, 2025, following Houthi attacks and financial collapse. The closure eliminates a key Suez Canal alternative for Israeli trade.

  Marketing Info update July 21, 2025
• Hapag-Lloyd Implements Peak Season Surcharge: $300 per TEU on Australia Routes

  Hapag-Lloyd (HPL) will apply a $300/TEU Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from Far East, Indian Subcontinent & Middle East to Australia, effective August 1, 2025, amid rising demand and capacity constraints.

  Marketing Info update July 18, 2025
• MSC Restructures Far East-North Europe Network: 3 Routes Adjusted Amid Port Congestion

  MSC modifies Swan, Britannia, and Lion routes to bypass Antwerp congestion, adding Felixstowe and Colombo calls while adjusting China port rotations. Changes follow April's rate hikes and worsening Red Sea delays.

  Marketing Info update July 18, 2025