Recently, Maersk announced on its official website that the TP7 service of Maersk would be subject to temporary changes, which took effect immediately.It is understood that this change will affect the transfer plans of two ships. The "Potomac Express" (managed by Marine Transport Management of the U

The Trump admin exempts dozens of goods from tariffs, releases "Annex 2" (gold, LEDs) & previews "Annex 3". It may cut China tariffs (seeking rare earth/soybean deals) ahead of Nov’s Supreme Court hearing & late-Oct APEC talks.

This article shares container loading tips: for mixed loading, separate different goods by shape/packaging, place light/weak packages on heavy/strong ones. It also covers 3 loading methods, load limits, and safety rules to avoid cargo damage or customs issues.

On Oct 14, China’s Special Port Dues for U.S.-related vessels took effect. Matson’s MANUKAI (Ningbo, RMB4.46M) & MATSON WAIKIKI (Shanghai, RMB12.09M) paid total RMB16.54M. Matson won’t add surcharges; 7-day advance declaration is required.

SeaLead upgrades "5CX" route: Far East-Mediterranean weekly service via Suez Canal (Qingdao Oct 27 maiden voyage). It offers fast transit, covers 5 countries, and connects to its existing Asia-Med network.

This paper analyzes 3 correlated maritime routes: Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, etc., key port Jebel Ali), India-Pakistan (India, Pakistan, etc., with India’s ICD inland points; Karachi has 4 terminals), Red Sea (Saudi Arabia, Egypt, etc.). It lists major ports & route features.

Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd redirect 2 U.S.-flagged ships from Chinese ports to S. Korea (transshipment) to avoid China’s Oct 14 Special Port Dues. Global carriers face $2.3B/year fees; short-term freight hikes expected.

This paper compares Chinese, European & American freight forwarders in management, market, tech, and global layout. Chinese firms grow fast but lack global networks;

Post-National Day, 3 major lines (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC) announce Oct 15+ FAK hikes: US-Europe FEU ~$2k-$3k, Asia-Med/North Africa rates up. SCFI rebounds; blank sailings rise to prop rates.

The Kazakhstan-Russia border faces severe freight congestion (over 5,000 trucks stranded). Tighter inspections, system failure, bad weather & politics cause it, leading to $340M losses and disrupted EAEU trade.