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When it comes to shipping oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped cargo from China to the USA and Mexico, flat rack containers are the unsung heroes of global logistics. Unlike standard dry containers, these specialized units are designed to handle cargo that simply won’t fit in a 20ft or 40ft stand

Escalating Middle East tensions and oil price hikes push global container rates higher. SCFI rises 7.02% weekly; US and Persian Gulf routes lead gains amid tight capacity and quarter-end cargo rush.

Yang Ming Marine launches CSM route (Xiamen-Singapore-Port Klang) on April 3, 2026, boosting direct shipping efficiency between South China and Southeast Asia with weekly fixed sailings.

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Learn exactly what documents are needed for export customs declaration. A clear checklist of basic & special documents to avoid delays or rejections.

Escalating Middle East tensions spark air freight rate hikes up to 100%, massive capacity cuts and flight cancellations, paralyzing cross-border trade and global supply chains.

Understand FOB (Free On Board) and FAS (Free Alongside Ship) in international trade. Learn definitions, obligations, risks, costs, formulas and common mistakes.

Learn everything about Bill of Lading (B/L): types, issuance rules, Consignee/Notify Party details, MBL vs HBL, risks and tips for safe global shipping.

Escalating US-Iran tensions spark a brutal shipping rate rally: SCFI hits 1710.35, Persian Gulf route up 143% in two weeks. Port attacks, route diversions and fuel hikes amplify global supply chain strain.

Middle East tensions halt China factory production, suspend orders, and cancel exhibitions. Raw material costs jump 40%, pushing firms to stock up or shift to Southeast Asia. Soaring shipping rates and policy changes add pressure, but exporters adapt with free quote and stable DDP strategies.

US CBP’s 5H Entry Processing Hold has sent LA/LB inspection rates above 30%, detaining thousands of Chinese containers. Low‑value declaration, shared Bond use, and vague descriptions trigger detentions with heavy fees and forced return risks.

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Urgent Shipping Alert – Strait of Hormuz Crisis A series of unprecedented geopolitical incidents has sent shockwaves through global shipping. Iran has announced a full closure of theStrait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint handling about 20% of the world’s seaborne oil exports. A missile strike s