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- Don’t Miss These Opportunities in the Europe, US, Canada & Mexico Air Freight MarketEurope-US-Canada-Mexico air freight forms a new pattern: EU carbon tax, Mexico as transit hub, & dense NA routes. 3 tips for Chinese exporters; STU offers one-stop air freight to these marketsLogistics News September 15, 2025
- Detailed Analysis of 2025 Customs Import And Export StatisticsIn 2025, China's total exports reached $3.77 trillion (up 5.5% YoY), outpacing GDP growth, with a trade surplus of $1.19 trillion hitting a new high. Outward processing trade and project contracting exports grew rapidly, reflecting industrial upgrading and expanding overseas engineering layout.Logistics News January 21, 2026
- US-EU Tariff Dispute: Trump’s 10% Tariff on 8 European Nations & EU’s 930B Euro Retaliation PlanTrump announced a 10% tariff on goods from 8 European nations starting February 1, rising to 25% from June 1, over the Greenland purchase issue. The EU is considering retaliatory tariffs on $93 billion worth of US goods, set to take effect February 6. Shippers and forwarders should closely monitor tariff dynamics and adjust shipping plans promptly.Logistics News January 21, 2026
- Failed Price Hikes: MSC & Hapag-Lloyd Freeze Rates Before Lunar New YearMSC and Hapag-Lloyd have frozen US West Coast rates at $2,100 until Feb 15, while Maersk undercuts at $1,800, marking the failure of two scheduled Jan rate hikes. Oversupply, weak demand, and aggressive pricing by ultra-large carriers have dimmed prospects for the pre-Lunar New Year mini peak season.Logistics News January 20, 2026
- Singapore Port 2025 Performance Review: Multiple Records Set with Robust Growth Across Key MetricsSingapore Port had an outstanding 2025, with 44.7 million TEU container throughput (8.6% YoY), 3.2 billion GT vessel arrival tonnage (3.5% YoY), and 56.8 million tons bunker sales (3.4% YoY). Alternative fuel sales hit 2 million tons, and ship registration jumped 27% to 137.5 million GT, ranking 4th globally.Logistics News January 16, 2026
- US Slaps 540% Tariff on China’s Eco-Friendly Tableware: Global Green Supply Chain at StakeThe U.S. imposes a 540.63% combined tariff on China’s thermoformed molded fiber products (eco-tableware) starting Jan 23, 2026, with Vietnam facing 265.62% duties. This trade protectionist move threatens $350M Chinese exports, disrupts global green supply chains, and targets supply chain migration.Logistics News January 15, 2026
- 2026 Container Shipping Kick-off: US Routes Surge 26% in Rates While European Ports Face Severe Congestion2026 container shipping starts with divergence: US routes surge (LA up 26%), European ports congest. Maersk cancels sailings; Red Sea resumption and new capacity pose risks. China’s exports and trade shifts support market resilience.Logistics News January 13, 2026
- 2025 Q3 Container Shipping Profit Ranking: Wan Hai Tops with 25.6% EBIT MarginAlphaliner's Q3 2025 profit report shows Wan Hai tops with 25.6% EBIT margin, followed by Evergreen (22.7%) and COSCO (20.9%). Chinese firms lead amid pre-tariff shipment surge, but new capacity and Red Sea risks loom.Logistics News January 09, 2026
- Evergreen Marine and ONE Announce Free Detention Periods for Export Shipments During 2026 Chinese New YearEvergreen Marine and ONE offer free detention for exports during 2026 Chinese New Year. Evergreen waives fees Feb 17-Mar 3; ONE exempts Central/North China & Fujian Feb 15-28 to ease holiday shipments.Logistics News January 09, 2026
- 2026 Global Container Liner Capacity ReviewAs 2026 kicks off, the capacity landscape of the global container shipping market has taken on a new look. According to the latest data released by Alphaliner on January 4, 2026, the total number of operational container ships worldwide has reached 7,498, with an overall capacity of 33.69 million twLogistics News January 08, 2026