Article List
- 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
- Port and Shipping Logistics Enterprises "Going Global" Embrace New OpportunitiesChina issues Opinions to improve overseas comprehensive services. It upgrades platforms, supports local innovation & overseas service stations, driving "Chinese logistics going global" – a new opportunity for port/shipping enterprises.Logistics News October 23, 2025
- How to Resolve Container Overweight Problems?This article details container weight limits (self/ship/port/route) and overweight solutions: pay surcharges for ship/port overweight, fines for destination port. It also provides loading and inquiry advice.Blog October 23, 2025
- 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