Logistics News
- Freight Rates Surge, Inquiries Soar: Is the U.S. Route Spring Coming After Tax Cuts?U.S. route freight rates surge (Shanghai to USWC up 22.9%); Yantian Port’s U.S. cargo handling hits 60%. China-U.S. trade talks boost inquiries (up 30%) and enterprise confidence, with cost cuts expected.Logistics News November 03, 2025
- COSCO SHIPPING Lines Launches New Asia Route with Maiden Voyage!COSCO SHIPPING launches JTV Route (Japan-Thailand-Vietnam) with Oct 28 maiden voyage. It offers direct services, shortens transit time, enhances Yangpu’s hub role, and optimizes the Asia regional shipping network.Logistics News October 31, 2025
- Breaking! US: Tariffs Slashed to Zero!US signs trade/critical mineral deals with 4 SEA nations. Tariffs on some goods to zero; Vietnam to narrow $123B surplus. Thailand buys $18.8B US aircraft; SEA eases US market access.Logistics News October 30, 2025
- Shipping Companies Impose Heavy Fines for Misdeclaration of Dangerous Goods; Shippers and Consignees Jointly LiableMaersk imposes fines for dangerous goods misdeclaration: $5k/BOL globally, $15k/container in China. Shippers & consignees are jointly liable to enhance supply chain safety.Logistics News October 29, 2025
- ONE: New Regulations for Lithium Battery Transportation at Ningbo Port!On October 22, Ocean Network Express (ONE) issued a notice on the "New Mandatory Document Submission Regulations for Lithium Battery Dangerous Goods at Ningbo Port". The new regulations took effect immediately upon issuance.ONE released this notice to emphasize the important update made by Ningbo MaLogistics News October 28, 2025
- Why Are Container Surfaces Corrugated?Container surfaces are corrugated (corrugated bulkheads) to save material & enhance load-bearing. ISO sets parameters; refrigerated/heavy-duty containers have wider corrugations for cold circulation & pressure resistance.Logistics News October 27, 2025
- Chinese Shipyards Dominate the Container Ship Newbuilding MarketChinese shipyards hold 73.7% of global container ship neworders. The U.S. imposes extra fees via Section 301. Non-East Asian countries are marginalized; U.S. orders follow the Jones Act.Logistics News October 24, 2025
- Main Shipping Routes' Freight Rates Rise Collectively, US West Coast Route Leads with Over 30% IncreaseMain shipping routes' freight rates rise; US West Coast up 31.9%, SCFI up 12.9%. Europe routes rise moderately. 2026 Far East-Europe contract talks may boost rates; US Section 301 brings supply chain risks.Logistics News October 24, 2025
- Tit for Tat! Maersk and CMA CGM Denied Berthing!Chittagong Port hiked fees by 41% (first in 39 years). MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM added surcharges but were denied berthing. Costs will be passed to shippers, affecting Bangladesh’s trade.Logistics News October 24, 2025
- 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