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- Panama Canal Slots Are Nearly Impossible to Secure: A Korean Shipping Firm Paid a Record‑Breaking $5.3 Million Just to Cut in LineHave you ever imagined paying 5.3 million US dollars merely for priority passage through a waterway?What would you do if your cargo got stuck in weeks‑long queue, facing missed delivery windows, eroded profit margins, and furious overseas buyers? Right now, this is no hypothetical nightmare for globLogistics News August 27, 2026
- US East & West Freight Rates Surge to $11200/FEU|2026 North America Shipping Market AnalysisCurrent North America Freight Market TrendGlobal container shipping rates continue to fluctuate sharply in August 2026, with North America lanes leading the overall market upturn. Driven by Panama Canal water shortage restrictions, ongoing Red Sea geopolitical tensions, port congestion and supplyLogistics News August 12, 2026
- List of Major Ports in US and Port RankingsLooking for the latest Major Ports in US list? Our 2025 updated guide ranks the top 10 busiest US sea ports by TEU volume, covering LA, Savannah, Houston, and more. Explore strategic insights on East vs. West Coast shipping routes to optimize your supply chain today.Logistics News November 23, 2022
- Evergreen Container Ship Runs Aground for a Week Not Yet Out of Trouble.The evening of March 13, local time, the 12,000TEU-class container ship "Ever Forward" ran aground in the Chesapeake Bay shortly after leaving the Port of Baltimore, United States. The ship, which was originally scheduled to sail to the port of Norfolk, Virginia, was travelling at a normal speed ofLogistics News March 21, 2022
- URGENT: CBP Is Now Fining Importers $5,000 for Fake "Ship-To" Addresses – Is Your ISF Next?If you have been shipping to the United States recently, you have likely felt it: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has significantly escalated examination intensity across all major ports of entry.From invalidated importer bonds and intensive 5H exam levels to heightened valuation reviews, tLogistics News August 06, 2026
- EU Tariff Shakeup: Chinese Sellers Retreat from Europe as Small Parcel Clearance Plunges 92%The EU has ended its €150 low-value parcel duty exemption. Discover how the new €3 per-item tariff is reshaping cross-border ecommerce, impacting Chinese sellers, and transforming European logistics.Logistics News July 24, 2026
- Container Shipping Market Shifts Gear: Peak Season Pulled Forward, Cargo Rush FadesAfter months of concentrated cargo surges and capacity crunches, the global container shipping market is entering a new phase of rebalancing. The latest Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) has declined for the second consecutive week, with transpacific rates to the US West Coast dropping morLogistics News July 23, 2026
- Container volume surges at Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports in June, as retailers stock up goods in advance and boost imports.US West Coast ports witnessed a sharp rise in container throughput in June 2026. To dodge the upcoming US tariff increase in August, local retailers and global importers have accelerated pre-stocking arrangements, pushing the traditional shipping peak season far earlier than usual. Combined with ongLogistics News July 21, 2026
- Major Orders Are Flowing Back to China: Is Your Supply Chain Ready?A significant shift is underway in global trade. Recent market trends indicate a "heavyweight利好" (major positive development): a large wave of orders is returning to China. For international businesses, this presents a golden opportunity to optimize sourcing, improve product quality, and leverage ChLogistics News July 16, 2026
- Major Carriers Hike Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) for July 2026 – Surging Freight Costs for USCA, East Africa & India-Pakistan LanesAs we step into the peak shipping season ahead of July 2026, leading ocean carriers CMA CGM and MSC have rolled out sweeping updates to their Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) across key export trade lanes, pushing overall booking costs sharply higher for global shippers. If you’re exporting cargo to NorLogistics News June 30, 2026