Logistics News
- 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
- 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
- Nearly 100 Sailings Canceled! Blank Sailings Surge! Asia-Europe/Trans-Pacific Routes Hit HardestNearly 100 sailings canceled; Asia-Europe/Trans-Pacific routes hit hardest (8% cancellation rate). Oct WCI up 3% to $1746/FEU; Red Sea risks add pressure. Nov capacity may recover.Logistics News October 29, 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
- Container Ship Collides with Bulk Carrier, One Vessel SinksOn Oct 25, container ship "WAN HAI A17" collided with bulk carrier "Hai Li 5" in Lingding Waterway. "Hai Li 5" sank; 13 rescued, 2 missing. Search and rescue is ongoing.Logistics News October 27, 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