Europe-US-Canada-Mexico air freight forms a new pattern: EU carbon tax, Mexico as transit hub, & dense NA routes. 3 tips for Chinese exporters; STU offers one-stop air freight to these markets

The container shipping market achieves three consecutive SCFI rises (6.66% on Dec 26). Pre-Spring Festival shipments drive up EU, US routes rates; market differentiates. 2026 GRI is planned, shippers need advance planning.

Hapag-Lloyd imposes a $400/TEU Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on cargo from Asia & Oceania to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, effective Jan 1, 2026. Shippers please note.

CMA CGM partners with DHL to use 8,990 tons of UCOME biofuel, cutting 25,000 tons of CO₂e. Via ACT+ & GoGreen Plus, they accelerate shipping decarbonization toward 2050 net-zero goals.

On December 24th, four vessels owned by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) successfully berthed at Qianwan Phase III Terminal of Qingdao Port in Shandong Province, China, at the same time. These four ships are from MSC's four premium routes, outlining a unique outline of the "Maritime Silk Road" a

Indonesia launches comprehensive customs overhaul, with 100% inspection for high-risk goods during red light period. A centralized scanning system will launch in March 2026; exporters face surging compliance risks, need strict document & value declaration.

2025 shipping market faces turmoil as major routes (Asia-Northern Europe, America, Mediterranean) see unprecedented capacity fluctuations. MSC’s route reshuffling drives structural shifts, with capacity flowing to secondary routes.

Container shipping rates rebound with SCFI up 3.1% and WCI surging 12%. US West Coast leads the rise; long-term charters gain traction. Geopolitics and trade resilience offset overcapacity concerns; 2026 balances fragility and resilience.

Wan Hai Lines increases investment in fleet (6 LNG dual-fuel ships ordered) and terminals (Yokohama terminal lease extended to 20 years) for long-term development, aiming to cut costs and stabilize operations.

MSC announces freight rate hikes up to $8,000 (40ft) on Far East-Europe/Mediterranean/Black Sea routes, effective Jan 1, 2026. Inclusions & additional surcharges detailed; shippers need budget adjustments.