The global container shipping market in early 2026 presents a striking paradox. While freight rates on key routes such as the US Line and Persian Gulf have reached historic highs, underlying data points toward a looming global overcapacity. In February 2026, despite healthy volumes, the global price

The latest customs data for the first quarter of 2026 reveals a significant milestone in China's foreign trade sector. With total import and export values reaching 11.84 trillion yuan, the nation has achieved a robust 15% year-on-year growth, setting a new historical record for this period. This sur

This 2026 global shipping update covers Mexico's new tariff policies, CMA CGM's route changes, ongoing Red Sea shipping disruptions, and key logistics trends for international traders.

Learn what HS code (Harmonized System) is, its structure, purpose and importance in customs clearance, tariffs, trade statistics and cross-border logistics.

Strict post-clearance verifications for 9710 & 9810 cross-border e-commerce exports launch at Yantian & Nansha ports. Learn compliance rules to avoid cargo shut-out and penalties.

Sea-Intelligence warns a year-long Hormuz Strait crisis will add $29.5–34.5B in extra fuel costs for container shipping. Carriers impose surcharges, pushing shipping rates higher for shippers.

Escalating US-Iran conflict cripples Middle East logistics: Strait of Hormuz is virtually closed, carriers suspend services, and e-commerce platforms pause shipments. Delivery delays spike, shipping costs soar, hitting Chinese sellers and local buyers hard.

Hormuz Strait tensions trigger massive vessel diversions, pushing Singapore and Tanjung Pelepas port yard utilization to 90%, with delays up to 7 days. Global shipping diversions surge 360%, worsening Asian supply chain disruptions.

On March 11, 2026, shipping giant CMA CGM issued multiple updated notices in response to changing Middle East market conditions, officially announcing the resumption of import and export cargo bookings to/from the Middle East with immediate effect.The announcement confirms all inbound and outbound b

Mexico has officially incorporated temporary tariff measures into its permanent General Import and Export Tax Law. Under the new rule, goods from non-free trade agreement partners (including China, South Korea, Thailand) will be subject to a 25% to 50% import tariff.The adjustment covers 1,463 tarif