This article details container weight limits (self/ship/port/route) and overweight solutions: pay surcharges for ship/port overweight, fines for destination port. It also provides loading and inquiry advice.

CMA CGM and Slovenia’s Port of Koper establish an automotive logistics joint venture. It uses low-carbon vessels & railway networks to serve Central Europe, upgrading their cooperation and supporting IMEC development.

Latest SCFI rises 12.9% to 1310.32; US West Coast rates surge 31.9%, Europe up 7.2%. Holiday demand and contract talks drive rebounds; multiple routes see gains, Japan dips slightly.

This article defines heavy goods (actual weight > volume weight, >1 ton/m³ in China) and bulky goods (opposite). It explains volume weight calculation, distinction methods, and freight impacts, noting standards vary by company—consult logistics providers.

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.