US-West Coast rates hold at 2,790/FEU while Europe plunges to 2,130/FEU—a 52% vs 8% drop since January. Trump's tariffs and blank sailings reshape global freight dynamics.
President Trump declared a US-Houthi ceasefire on May 6, potentially reopening Red Sea routes. If confirmed, this could release 1-2M TEU of capacity currently diverted via Africa.
FBA transit warehousing centralizes inventory before global distribution, offering 2-3 day Prime delivery but with long-term storage risks. This guide compares costs, speed, and flexibility vs direct shipping/3PL.
Sea Waybill (SWB) and Telex Release are two efficient cargo release methods in shipping. This guide compares their security, speed, and ideal use cases—with a decision flowchart for traders.
Special cargo in air transport includes dangerous goods, perishables, valuables, and oversized items requiring unique handling. This guide explains classification, documentation, and carrier protocols for secure shipment.
FOB (Free On Board) and FAS (Free Alongside Ship) are critical Incoterms® for sea freight. This guide compares their risk splits, cost responsibilities, and common pitfalls—with clear examples
The 7-Step Ocean Freight Journey: Who Pays What?1. Export Haulage (First Mile)What happens: Goods move from shipper’s location to freight forwarder’s consolidation warehouseTransport modes: Truck (most common), rail, or multimodalWho pays?Shipper (if pre-agreed) → Usually hires local truckerConsigne
A catastrophic explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port (handling 55% of non-oil trade) has killed 14, injured 750+, and triggered emergency shutdowns. Critical updates on chemical risks, China casualties, and global supply chain impacts.
FAK (Freight All Kinds) is a unified pricing model in international logistics that simplifies costs by charging one rate for mixed cargo. This guide explains its benefits for LCL, e-commerce, and cost control.
CMA CGM enhances Asia-Mexico-South America West Coast services with new Chile direct calls, optimized rotations, and 3 dedicated MAYA feeder loops, cutting transit times for perishables and boosting connectivity to 12+ key ports.
