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- Sea Freight Surcharges Explained: GRI/PSS/EBS/THC & 27 More You Need to KnowA complete guide to 30 common sea freight surcharges including GRI, PSS, EBS, THC. Learn their definitions, applicable scenarios and bearers to avoid sea freight pitfalls.Blog December 30, 2025
- CMA CGM Partners with DHL: Accelerate Decarbonization of Global Container ShippingCMA CGM partners with DHL to use 8,990 tons of UCOME biofuel, cutting 25,000 tons of CO₂e. Via ACT+ & GoGreen Plus, they accelerate shipping decarbonization toward 2050 net-zero goals.Logistics News December 29, 2025
- Four MSC Megaships Berth at Qingdao Port! Boosting Northeast Asia Shipping Hub ConstructionOn December 24th, four vessels owned by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) successfully berthed at Qianwan Phase III Terminal of Qingdao Port in Shandong Province, China, at the same time. These four ships are from MSC's four premium routes, outlining a unique outline of the "Maritime Silk Road" aLogistics News December 26, 2025
- Indonesia Customs Overhaul: Compliance Risks Surge for Foreign ExportersIndonesia launches comprehensive customs overhaul, with 100% inspection for high-risk goods during red light period. A centralized scanning system will launch in March 2026; exporters face surging compliance risks, need strict document & value declaration.Logistics News December 25, 2025
- What is PSS? Why Do You Have to Pay This Extra Fee in Shipping Peak Seasons?What is PSS? It’s a peak season surcharge shipping companies charge. This guide explains PSS definition, charging time/calculation, and shares practical strategies to reduce PSS costs for shippers.Blog December 25, 2025
- Shipping Turmoil! Operational Stability of Major Routes "Collapses"2025 shipping market faces turmoil as major routes (Asia-Northern Europe, America, Mediterranean) see unprecedented capacity fluctuations. MSC’s route reshuffling drives structural shifts, with capacity flowing to secondary routes.Logistics News December 24, 2025
- Freight Rates Rebound, US West Coast Surges Further! Has the Container Shipping Market Sounded the Counteroffensive Horn?Container shipping rates rebound with SCFI up 3.1% and WCI surging 12%. US West Coast leads the rise; long-term charters gain traction. Geopolitics and trade resilience offset overcapacity concerns; 2026 balances fragility and resilience.Logistics News December 23, 2025
- Wan Hai Lines Boosts Investment in Fleet & Terminal AssetsWan Hai Lines increases investment in fleet (6 LNG dual-fuel ships ordered) and terminals (Yokohama terminal lease extended to 20 years) for long-term development, aiming to cut costs and stabilize operations.Logistics News December 22, 2025
- Up to $8,000! MSC Announces Rate Hikes on Multiple Routes, Effective Jan 1, 2026MSC announces freight rate hikes up to $8,000 (40ft) on Far East-Europe/Mediterranean/Black Sea routes, effective Jan 1, 2026. Inclusions & additional surcharges detailed; shippers need budget adjustments.Logistics News December 19, 2025
- Hainan Free Trade Port Officially Closed Today! COSCO Shipping Participates Deeply in the Entire ChainHainan FTP officially closed on Dec 18, 2025. COSCO Shipping supports this via hardware upgrading, route networking & green empowerment, leveraging policy dividends to boost logistics efficiency and drive high-end industry agglomeration.Logistics News December 18, 2025