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- What Documents Are Required for Export Customs Declaration?Learn exactly what documents are needed for export customs declaration. A clear checklist of basic & special documents to avoid delays or rejections.Blog March 25, 2026
- Air Freight Rates Skyrocket: Middle East Trade Grinds to Halt Amid Geopolitical TensionsEscalating Middle East tensions spark air freight rate hikes up to 100%, massive capacity cuts and flight cancellations, paralyzing cross-border trade and global supply chains.Blog March 24, 2026
- FOB vs FAS in International Trade: Full Explanation & Key DifferencesUnderstand FOB (Free On Board) and FAS (Free Alongside Ship) in international trade. Learn definitions, obligations, risks, costs, formulas and common mistakes.Blog March 24, 2026
- A Complete Guide to Bill of Lading (B/L): Essential Knowledge for Global ShippingLearn everything about Bill of Lading (B/L): types, issuance rules, Consignee/Notify Party details, MBL vs HBL, risks and tips for safe global shipping.Blog March 20, 2026
- STU Supply Chain: One-Stop Logistics for E-Cigarettes & Imitation Goods to Europe, America & AustraliaSTU Supply Chain offers one-stop logistics for e-cigarettes & imitation goods to Europe, America & Australia. It covers pickup, compliant shipping, customs clearance, door-to-door delivery, with low detention rate (＜1.5%) and real-time tracking. Solves sensitive goods export pain points efficiently.Blog September 15, 2025
- U.S. Ocean Shipping Route BasicsThis article details U.S. ocean shipping basics: 2025 alliance changes (Gemini/PA) & key routes (Matson, ZIM-ZEX, OA Alliance) with timeliness, ports & schedules, guiding cargo shipping choices.Blog September 16, 2025
- Global Major Trade Routes & Ports Quick Reference Guide: Essential for Freight Forwarder SalesThis guide by STU Supply Chain helps freight forwarder sales master global trade routes/ports via 5 core route clusters, daily memory drills & real sales scenarios. Includes tools, checklists & quick-reference charts for client inquiries.Blog September 26, 2025
- Shipping Rates Surge 143% in Two Weeks: Global Shipping Under Heavy PressureEscalating US-Iran tensions spark a brutal shipping rate rally: SCFI hits 1710.35, Persian Gulf route up 143% in two weeks. Port attacks, route diversions and fuel hikes amplify global supply chain strain.Blog March 18, 2026
- Middle East Conflict Triggers Business Slump for Chinese ExportersMiddle East tensions halt China factory production, suspend orders, and cancel exhibitions. Raw material costs jump 40%, pushing firms to stock up or shift to Southeast Asia. Soaring shipping rates and policy changes add pressure, but exporters adapt with free quote and stable DDP strategies.Blog March 18, 2026
- US Customs 5H Inspections Tighten: Thousands of China‑Bound Containers Detained, Risk of Return SurgesUS CBP’s 5H Entry Processing Hold has sent LA/LB inspection rates above 30%, detaining thousands of Chinese containers. Low‑value declaration, shared Bond use, and vague descriptions trigger detentions with heavy fees and forced return risks.Blog March 17, 2026