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- Dock Lease Sparks Controversy: Chittagong Workers Launch Hunger Strike ProtestHundreds of Chittagong workers held a hunger strike against leasing NCT terminal to DP World. Supported by SKOP and BOGSOA, they warn of national strikes. The plan, once for modernization, becomes a political transition conflict.Logistics News November 04, 2025
- US West Coast Freight Rates Double in a Month! Is It Sustainable?US West Coast freight rates doubled in a month (SCFI up 10.5%) on China-US trade truce and shipping companies’ capacity control. However, weak demand and oversupply persist; 2026 rates are expected to drop 25%.Logistics News November 03, 2025
- Freight Rates Surge, Inquiries Soar: Is the U.S. Route Spring Coming After Tax Cuts?U.S. route freight rates surge (Shanghai to USWC up 22.9%); Yantian Port’s U.S. cargo handling hits 60%. China-U.S. trade talks boost inquiries (up 30%) and enterprise confidence, with cost cuts expected.Logistics News November 03, 2025
- COSCO SHIPPING Lines Launches New Asia Route with Maiden Voyage!COSCO SHIPPING launches JTV Route (Japan-Thailand-Vietnam) with Oct 28 maiden voyage. It offers direct services, shortens transit time, enhances Yangpu’s hub role, and optimizes the Asia regional shipping network.Logistics News October 31, 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
- 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
- Guangzhou Nansha Port Routes Cover Major Ports WorldwideIn 2025, Guangzhou Nansha Port has 210 container routes (175 foreign trade). It launched direct routes to S. America, US, Europe, boosting cross-border trade & auto exports.Blog October 28, 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
- 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