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- 1-Year Middle East Conflict to Add $35B in Extra Fuel Costs for Container ShippingSea-Intelligence warns a year-long Hormuz Strait crisis will add $29.5–34.5B in extra fuel costs for container shipping. Carriers impose surcharges, pushing shipping rates higher for shippers.Logistics News March 19, 2026
- War Cuts Off Middle East Logistics! Supply Chains & Cross-Border E-Commerce Hit HardEscalating US-Iran conflict cripples Middle East logistics: Strait of Hormuz is virtually closed, carriers suspend services, and e-commerce platforms pause shipments. Delivery delays spike, shipping costs soar, hitting Chinese sellers and local buyers hard.Logistics News March 16, 2026
- Middle East Conflict Spills Over to Southeast Asia: Congestion Worsens at Singapore & Tanjung Pelepas Ports, Schedule Delays Up to 7 DaysHormuz Strait tensions trigger massive vessel diversions, pushing Singapore and Tanjung Pelepas port yard utilization to 90%, with delays up to 7 days. Global shipping diversions surge 360%, worsening Asian supply chain disruptions.Logistics News March 13, 2026
- CMA CGM Announces Resumption of Middle East Import & Export BookingsOn March 11, 2026, shipping giant CMA CGM issued multiple updated notices in response to changing Middle East market conditions, officially announcing the resumption of import and export cargo bookings to/from the Middle East with immediate effect.The announcement confirms all inbound and outbound bLogistics News March 12, 2026
- Up to 50%! Mexico’s New Tariff Policy on Chinese Goods Officially Takes EffectMexico has officially incorporated temporary tariff measures into its permanent General Import and Export Tax Law. Under the new rule, goods from non-free trade agreement partners (including China, South Korea, Thailand) will be subject to a 25% to 50% import tariff.The adjustment covers 1,463 tarifLogistics News March 12, 2026
- $166 Billion! US Customs to Launch Largest-Ever Tariff Refund in HistoryOn March 6, 2026, CBP confirmed a $166B historic tariff refund for 330,000 traders, per a Supreme Court ruling deeming past tariffs illegal. Refunds (with interest) start late April 2026 via ACE system, bringing cost relief for global trade.Logistics News March 11, 2026
- Latest Middle East Crisis: Impact on Turkey & Guidance for Chinese EnterprisesThe 2026 US-Israel-Iran conflict escalates Middle East turmoil, putting Turkey under heavy geopolitical, security and trade pressure. It hits logistics and operations of Chinese firms in Turkey, with rising shipping rates and risks requiring targeted response strategies.Logistics News March 10, 2026
- Congestion Returns! Global Ocean Capacity Down 10%, Air Freight Prices SpikeEscalating U.S.-Iran tensions and turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz are severely disrupting global shipping and airfreight. Vessels are piling up outside Middle Eastern ports, cutting effective ocean capacity by 10%, while restricted airspace has tightened Europe-bound air capacity and sent spot priceLogistics News March 09, 2026
- Freight Rates Surge! Four Major Routes Rise Amid Middle East CrisisSCFI surges 11.71%! Middle East crisis sparks freight rate hikes (Persian Gulf +72%). Get free DDP shipping rate, leave message now for 1-hour reply.Logistics News March 09, 2026
- Liner Network Hit by "Black Swan": Ports Face "Catastrophic" Pressure! Middle East Conflict Shakes Global ShippingMiddle East conflict hits global shipping: 10% fleet affected, ports face disaster. Get free DDP shipping rate, leave message now for 1-hour reply. For a quick quote, leave a message below.Logistics News March 06, 2026