Logistics News
- Chittagong Port Hikes Rates Sharply for the First Time in 40 YearsChittagong Port (CPA) hikes rates by 41% (first in 40 years). MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM add surcharges. Once affordable, it’s now the 2nd priciest, hurting Bangladesh’s RMG exports.Logistics News October 23, 2025
- Port and Shipping Logistics Enterprises "Going Global" Embrace New OpportunitiesChina issues Opinions to improve overseas comprehensive services. It upgrades platforms, supports local innovation & overseas service stations, driving "Chinese logistics going global" – a new opportunity for port/shipping enterprises.Logistics News October 23, 2025
- CMA CGM Establishes New Company!CMA CGM and Slovenia’s Port of Koper establish an automotive logistics joint venture. It uses low-carbon vessels & railway networks to serve Central Europe, upgrading their cooperation and supporting IMEC development.Logistics News October 22, 2025
- US West Coast Rates Surge 31.9%! Freight Rates Rebound Across Multiple Routes!Latest SCFI rises 12.9% to 1310.32; US West Coast rates surge 31.9%, Europe up 7.2%. Holiday demand and contract talks drive rebounds; multiple routes see gains, Japan dips slightly.Logistics News October 22, 2025
- Two US - bound ships no longer call at Chinese ports! The transportation cycle may increase by 3 - 5 days.Recently, Maersk announced on its official website that the TP7 service of Maersk would be subject to temporary changes, which took effect immediately.It is understood that this change will affect the transfer plans of two ships. The "Potomac Express" (managed by Marine Transport Management of the ULogistics News October 21, 2025
- Trump "Frenetically" Exempts Dozens of Goods from TariffsThe Trump admin exempts dozens of goods from tariffs, releases "Annex 2" (gold, LEDs) & previews "Annex 3". It may cut China tariffs (seeking rare earth/soybean deals) ahead of Nov’s Supreme Court hearing & late-Oct APEC talks.Logistics News October 20, 2025
- Matson’s Two Vessels Pay Special Port Dues! Calling at Ningbo/Shanghai Ports Respectively!On Oct 14, China’s Special Port Dues for U.S.-related vessels took effect. Matson’s MANUKAI (Ningbo, RMB4.46M) & MATSON WAIKIKI (Shanghai, RMB12.09M) paid total RMB16.54M. Matson won’t add surcharges; 7-day advance declaration is required.Logistics News October 20, 2025
- SeaLead Route Upgrade: Far East-Mediterranean Service "Speeds Up"SeaLead upgrades "5CX" route: Far East-Mediterranean weekly service via Suez Canal (Qingdao Oct 27 maiden voyage). It offers fast transit, covers 5 countries, and connects to its existing Asia-Med network.Logistics News October 17, 2025
- Maersk Relocates 2 U.S.-Flagged Vessels to Avoid China’s "Special Port Dues"Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd redirect 2 U.S.-flagged ships from Chinese ports to S. Korea (transshipment) to avoid China’s Oct 14 Special Port Dues. Global carriers face $2.3B/year fees; short-term freight hikes expected.Logistics News October 17, 2025
- Three Major Shipping Lines AnnouncePost-National Day, 3 major lines (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC) announce Oct 15+ FAK hikes: US-Europe FEU ~$2k-$3k, Asia-Med/North Africa rates up. SCFI rebounds; blank sailings rise to prop rates.Logistics News October 16, 2025