"STRATFORD" declares General Average after July fire. Cargo owners must provide GA guarantees to release goods. Delays expected.

US slaps 50% tariffs on $320B steel/aluminum imports, effective immediately. Importers scramble as goods in transit face retroactive duties.

CMA CGM J. MADISON (from China to UAE) catches fire, anchors off Malaysia. No injuries, but cargo damage undetermined. Delays expected.

Baltimore’s main channel closed after coal ship explosion near Key Bridge wreckage. No injuries, but supply chains face rerouting delays.

Mawani & Blue Ocean launch BOS route (2,300 TEU) linking Jeddah with Qingdao/Ningbo/Nansha, boosting Saudi’s Red Sea logistics hub role.

China’s AC/fan exports surge 36.8% as Europe sizzles. AI/solar tech, customization drive orders from EU, Africa, Dubai.

Off-dock yards (external storage) speed up pickups with wheeled containers but slow down with ground stacks. Chassis shortages (U.S.) worsen delays.

Wan Hai launches FM1 service (Sept 2025), linking Far East to East Mediterranean (Alexandria/Izmit/Istanbul) with 4,300–5,000 TEU ships.

U.S.-India trade talks axed; 50% tariffs hit Aug 27. India defiant on Russian oil, while China gets temporary reprieve.

U.S. imports hit 262.2M TEU (#2 all-time) as China shipments spike 44% MoM. East/Gulf ports lead (Houston +122%). Plan for holiday cargo crunch!