Documentary declaration is a key international trade process involving preparing and submitting legal documents for customs clearance. This guide covers its definition, process, required documents, and precautions to ensure smooth cargo import and export.

MSC upgrades Dragon and Jade services, adding direct calls to Trieste (cuts 5 days) and Fos - sur - Mer (cuts 7 days). First vessels MSC Thais (FD608W) and MSC Mette (GJ607W) start new rotations soon, boosting Asia - Mediterranean shipping efficiency.

Singapore Port had an outstanding 2025, with 44.7 million TEU container throughput (8.6% YoY), 3.2 billion GT vessel arrival tonnage (3.5% YoY), and 56.8 million tons bunker sales (3.4% YoY). Alternative fuel sales hit 2 million tons, and ship registration jumped 27% to 137.5 million GT, ranking 4th globally.

Terminal Handling Charge (THC) is a key cost in international ocean shipping, covering port loading, storage, and equipment usage. This guide explains THC calculation, differences from ORC/BAF, cost optimization tips, and precautions to help shippers control logistics expenses.

The U.S. imposes a 540.63% combined tariff on China’s thermoformed molded fiber products (eco-tableware) starting Jan 23, 2026, with Vietnam facing 265.62% duties. This trade protectionist move threatens $350M Chinese exports, disrupts global green supply chains, and targets supply chain migration.

2026 first week SCFI edges down 0.53% to 1647.39, dragged by secondary routes despite major ocean routes’ gains. Red Sea easing & new vessel delivery pressure rates, but pre-Spring Festival shipments may drive a late-January volume peak.

2026 container shipping starts with divergence: US routes surge (LA up 26%), European ports congest. Maersk cancels sailings; Red Sea resumption and new capacity pose risks. China’s exports and trade shifts support market resilience.

Alphaliner's Q3 2025 profit report shows Wan Hai tops with 25.6% EBIT margin, followed by Evergreen (22.7%) and COSCO (20.9%). Chinese firms lead amid pre-tariff shipment surge, but new capacity and Red Sea risks loom.

Evergreen Marine and ONE offer free detention for exports during 2026 Chinese New Year. Evergreen waives fees Feb 17-Mar 3; ONE exempts Central/North China & Fujian Feb 15-28 to ease holiday shipments.

Essential container loading tips for export: mixed cargo guidelines, weight balance, forklift operations & final checks to avoid cargo damage and customs detention issues.