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.

Sea-Intelligence reports global empty container transport hits 41% (vs 3.1/10 pre-2019). Ports like LA/Long Beach and Chittagong face backlogs; distribution imbalance worsens.

Italy will hold strikes on Sept 19 (CGIL) and 22 (Cub/Adl/Sgb) 2025. Ports, rail (suspended 21-22 Sept), and logistics face delays. Kuehne+Nagel has issued warnings.

China launches Wenzhou-Middle East maritime route: The ro-ro ship "Forest Glory" with 400 BYD NEVs sails to Dubai. It cuts loading time, boosts Zhejiang-Fujian auto exports.

Recently, the latest Shanghai Export Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) released by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange stood at 1,398.11 points, a 3.2% decrease from the previous period.The China export container shipping market remained generally stable. Although freight rates on the U.S. routes rose,

Poland closed Belarus borders, disrupting China-Europe Railway Express—300 trains stranded. STU Supply Chain offers emergency air (5-7 days) & sea freight to Europe, solving supply chain gaps amid uncertainty.

This article details U.S. ocean shipping basics: 2025 alliance changes (Gemini/PA) & key routes (Matson, ZIM-ZEX, OA Alliance) with timeliness, ports & schedules, guiding cargo shipping choices.

STU Supply Chain offers one-stop logistics for e-cigarettes & imitation goods to Europe, America & Australia. It covers pickup, compliant shipping, customs clearance, door-to-door delivery, with low detention rate (＜1.5%) and real-time tracking. Solves sensitive goods export pain points efficiently.

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

COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers launches China’s first direct breakbulk route (Zhangjiagang-Callao) to West South America. It cuts voyage by 5 days, boosts trade, and supports Belt and Road & Yangtze River Delta integration.