In H1 2025, China’s steel exports hit 50.9M tons (+25.1% YoY), 32.7% of global total. Supramaxes handle 63.2% of shipments. This growth, plus Asian trade links, reshapes global dry bulk shipping.

COSCO Shipping launched COSCO Shipping Lines (Central Asia) in Almaty on Sept 27. Jointly founded to build a green logistics corridor, it will boost Eurasian end-to-end logistics and upgrade China-Europe Railway Express.

In emerging markets, Mexico’s e-commerce sector has seen explosive growth in recent years, reaching a scale of $43.1 billion in 2024, with Temu, Mercado Libre, Amazon, and AliExpress dominating the market. Mexico boasts a 11,000-kilometer coastline, and its major ports—including Manzanillo and Lázar

Covers China's coffee export growth (Yunnan as core, 38.5% YoY increase), production upgrade & global market (4.72% CAGR). STU Supply Chain offers temp-controlled transport, customs clearance for coffee exports.

Details on cardboard box selection, dimensions & safe packaging for shipments from China to Latin America. STU Supply Chain offers reliable logistics, real-time tracking & custom packaging.

This guide by STU Supply Chain helps freight forwarder sales master global trade routes/ports via 5 core route clusters, daily memory drills & real sales scenarios. Includes tools, checklists & quick-reference charts for client inquiries.

The 2024 CPPI (by World Bank & S&P Global) shows 7 Chinese ports in top 10 global efficient ports. East Asia leads; developing nations’ ports also gain via tech & collaboration.

After Poland blocked China-Europe Railway Express (stranding 300+ trains), China launched the 18-day China-Europe Arctic Express (Ningbo-Zhoushan to Felixstowe) on Sept 23. It cuts time, boosts safety, and advances the "Polar Silk Road".

This article details European maritime shipping basics: major ports (Rotterdam, Hamburg, etc.), regional classifications (Northern/Western Europe vs. Mediterranean), freight components, and MB/L/HB/L use. It helps optimize export logistics to Europe.

MSC launches a South America-Middle East direct route in Oct, focusing on refrigerated cargo. Abu Dhabi is the hub; transit to Abu Dhabi takes ≤33 days. Inaugural sail from Itajai via "MSC SHREYA B." (QJ539R).

This article explains destination port customs clearance (definition, process), key notes (documents, regulations) & solutions for detained goods. It helps importers/exporters avoid delays and ensure smooth trade.

A breakthrough ends Poland-Belarus' nearly 2-week border closure. PM Tusk announced reopening on Sep 25 (reserving re-closing right). The crisis stemmed from Russia-Belarus' "West-2025" exercise (ended Sep 16). The earlier Sep 12 closure disrupted China-Europe Railway Express, stranding vehicles.

U.S. imports from 10 Asian economies hit 1.86M TEU in Aug 2025 (+4.1% YoY, -2.9% MoM). Vietnam (+40.4%) and India (+33%) surged, China fell 5.5%. LA/LB ports boomed but growth may slow.

This article explains sea freight "dead freight"—a cancellation fee for FCL bookings. It traces its origin to the pandemic, clarifies charging timelines, and offers tips to avoid it by tracking order progress.

A freight rate war may have erupted on Asia-Europe routes, with spot rates (e.g., Shanghai-Rotterdam down 11% to $1,910/FEU) falling despite capacity cuts. Trans-Pacific rally stalls, with SCFI showing sharp declines.