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.
Chittagong 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.
China 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.
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.
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.
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 U
On Oct 14, China’s Special Port Dues for U.S.-related vessels took effect. Matson’s MANUKAI (Ningbo, RMB4.46M) & MATSON WAIKIKI (Shanghai, RMB12.09M) paid total RMB16.54M. Matson won’t add surcharges; 7-day advance declaration is required.
SeaLead upgrades "5CX" route: Far East-Mediterranean weekly service via Suez Canal (Qingdao Oct 27 maiden voyage). It offers fast transit, covers 5 countries, and connects to its existing Asia-Med network.
Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd redirect 2 U.S.-flagged ships from Chinese ports to S. Korea (transshipment) to avoid China’s Oct 14 Special Port Dues. Global carriers face $2.3B/year fees; short-term freight hikes expected.
The Kazakhstan-Russia border faces severe freight congestion (over 5,000 trucks stranded). Tighter inspections, system failure, bad weather & politics cause it, leading to $340M losses and disrupted EAEU trade.
The U.S. will impose port fees on Chinese vessels, raising top liners’ annual costs by $3.2B. Alliances cut U.S. routes, but BIMCO expects stable global rates. China has added countermeasures; short-term disruptions may occur.
Wan Hai Lines launches CS3, a new direct route from North/East China to Indonesia. It starts its maiden voyage from Dalian on Oct 31, 2025, with a 35-day cycle and port sequence DLC-HSK-TAO-NGB-SUB-JKT-SIN-PKW-KHH-DLC.
Trump announced a 100% tariff on Chinese products & critical software export controls from Nov 1, then backtracked on canceling a China summit. U.S. stocks plummeted; analysts see tariffs as a tactic, exposing U.S. anxiety. The APEC Summit may host the meeting.
