Article List
- Chile Declares National State of Catastrophe; Multiple Ports Face Operational DisruptionsChile declares a State of Catastrophe due to massive southern wildfires and severe maritime conditions, disrupting multiple ports. Lirquén Port halts operations; others face restrictions. Shippers should monitor updates, adjust logistics plans and prepare contingencies to reduce delays.Logistics News January 23, 2026
- Container Terminal Fire Caused by Dangerous Goods AgainA fire broke out at Karachi International Container Terminal on January 16, triggered by lithium batteries, dry chemicals and electrical equipment in a container, spreading to 19 adjacent containers and fully destroying 20 units.Logistics News January 22, 2026
- Overcapacity! SCFI Index Falls for Two Consecutive WeeksThe SCFI index continued to decline for two consecutive weeks, with the weekly drop expanding to 4.45% due to the persistent oversupply in the container shipping market. Freight rates fell on most major ocean routes, with the Mediterranean route seeing the largest drop of 7.7%.Logistics News January 22, 2026
- 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
- Maersk Announces MECL Service Returns to Trans-Suez RouteOn January 15, 2026, Maersk announced that its independently operated MECL service has structurally returned to the Suez Canal route, with clear first sailing schedules for both westbound and eastbound directions.Blog January 19, 2026
- What Is Documentary Declaration & What Documents Are Required?Documentary declaration is a key international trade process involving preparing and submitting legal documents for customs clearance. This guide covers its definition, process, required documents, and precautions to ensure smooth cargo import and export.Blog January 19, 2026
- MSC Announces Major Service Upgrades: Direct Calls to New Ports Slash Transit Times SignificantlyMSC upgrades Dragon and Jade services, adding direct calls to Trieste (cuts 5 days) and Fos - sur - Mer (cuts 7 days). First vessels MSC Thais (FD608W) and MSC Mette (GJ607W) start new rotations soon, boosting Asia - Mediterranean shipping efficiency.Marketing Info update January 16, 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