Article List
- CMA CGM Establishes New Company!CMA CGM and Slovenia’s Port of Koper establish an automotive logistics joint venture. It uses low-carbon vessels & railway networks to serve Central Europe, upgrading their cooperation and supporting IMEC development.Logistics News October 22, 2025
- US West Coast Rates Surge 31.9%! Freight Rates Rebound Across Multiple Routes!Latest SCFI rises 12.9% to 1310.32; US West Coast rates surge 31.9%, Europe up 7.2%. Holiday demand and contract talks drive rebounds; multiple routes see gains, Japan dips slightly.Logistics News October 22, 2025
- How to Define Heavy Goods and Bulky Goods?This article defines heavy goods (actual weight > volume weight, >1 ton/m³ in China) and bulky goods (opposite). It explains volume weight calculation, distinction methods, and freight impacts, noting standards vary by company—consult logistics providers.Blog October 21, 2025
- Two US - bound ships no longer call at Chinese ports! The transportation cycle may increase by 3 - 5 days.Recently, Maersk announced on its official website that the TP7 service of Maersk would be subject to temporary changes, which took effect immediately.It is understood that this change will affect the transfer plans of two ships. The "Potomac Express" (managed by Marine Transport Management of the ULogistics News October 21, 2025
- Trump "Frenetically" Exempts Dozens of Goods from TariffsThe Trump admin exempts dozens of goods from tariffs, releases "Annex 2" (gold, LEDs) & previews "Annex 3". It may cut China tariffs (seeking rare earth/soybean deals) ahead of Nov’s Supreme Court hearing & late-Oct APEC talks.Logistics News October 20, 2025
- Who Knew There Are So Many Tips for Container Loading?This article shares container loading tips: for mixed loading, separate different goods by shape/packaging, place light/weak packages on heavy/strong ones. It also covers 3 loading methods, load limits, and safety rules to avoid cargo damage or customs issues.Blog October 20, 2025
- Matson’s Two Vessels Pay Special Port Dues! Calling at Ningbo/Shanghai Ports Respectively!On Oct 14, China’s Special Port Dues for U.S.-related vessels took effect. Matson’s MANUKAI (Ningbo, RMB4.46M) & MATSON WAIKIKI (Shanghai, RMB12.09M) paid total RMB16.54M. Matson won’t add surcharges; 7-day advance declaration is required.Logistics News October 20, 2025
- SeaLead Route Upgrade: Far East-Mediterranean Service "Speeds Up"SeaLead upgrades "5CX" route: Far East-Mediterranean weekly service via Suez Canal (Qingdao Oct 27 maiden voyage). It offers fast transit, covers 5 countries, and connects to its existing Asia-Med network.Logistics News October 17, 2025
- In-Depth Analysis of Maritime Ports: Middle East / India-Pakistan / Red Sea RoutesThis paper analyzes 3 correlated maritime routes: Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, etc., key port Jebel Ali), India-Pakistan (India, Pakistan, etc., with India’s ICD inland points; Karachi has 4 terminals), Red Sea (Saudi Arabia, Egypt, etc.). It lists major ports & route features.Blog October 17, 2025
- Comparative Analysis of Chinese vs. European & American Companies in the International Freight Forwarding IndustryThis paper compares Chinese, European & American freight forwarders in management, market, tech, and global layout. Chinese firms grow fast but lack global networks;Blog October 16, 2025