Trump vows steep tariffs on India over Russian oil resales, escalating trade tensions. India defends long-term contracts, citing global price stability.

MSC's ALPACA service (launching Sept 2025) offers fastest Far East–South America West Coast transit, featuring Cherry Express & Smart Reefer tech for perishables.

Learn what "sensitive goods" are in freight forwarding, including batteries, cosmetics, food, and more. Key regulations, required docs, and shipping tips.

Xeneta reports China-US West Coast rates plummeted 59% since June to $2,268/FEU as post-tariff frontloading fades, with carriers struggling to curb declines despite capacity cuts.

SCFI drops 3.3% to 1592.59, marking 7-week decline as US-China tariff fears and weak demand pressure rates, with carriers canceling 175K TEU capacity to stem losses.

Mexico’s anti-piracy crackdown led to 900 abandoned China-sourced containers (+300% YoY) at Manzanillo Port due to IP violations, forcing exporters to rethink compliance strategies.

The US and China agreed to extend their tariff truce by 90 days, maintaining a 24% tariff pause while advancing talks on tech, energy, and supply chains.

Slovakia: Europe's Auto Powerhouse Demands Efficient China Logistics2024 Key Stats:180 cars/1,000 people (world's highest per-capita production)45% industrial output from automotive (VW, KIA, Jaguar plants)€8.5B China trade (+18% YoY), 45% auto parts importsTop 3 China-Slovakia Logistics Solutions1.

STU Shipping launches a groundbreaking Arctic route (Sept-only) slashing China-Europe transit to 18 days, targeting Christmas peak with specialized solutions for EVs, batteries, and oversize cargo.