MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) announced on April 3 that it will implement service optimization and adjustments to its ORIENT, SENTOSA, and CHINOOK routes operating on the Asia–West Coast United States network, aiming to further enhance service stability and schedule reliability. The changes i

US Customs Bond Rules & 5H Inspections: How Importers Can Stay Clearance‑Ready in 2026In March 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched sweeping enforcement targeting non‑compliant import bonds, shared bonds, and improper customs clearance practices. Combined with intensified 5H inspe

Escalating Middle East tensions and oil price hikes push global container rates higher. SCFI rises 7.02% weekly; US and Persian Gulf routes lead gains amid tight capacity and quarter-end cargo rush.

Current North America Freight Market TrendGlobal container shipping rates continue to fluctuate sharply in August 2026, with North America lanes leading the overall market upturn. Driven by Panama Canal water shortage restrictions, ongoing Red Sea geopolitical tensions, port congestion and supply

If you have been shipping to the United States recently, you have likely felt it: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has significantly escalated examination intensity across all major ports of entry.From invalidated importer bonds and intensive 5H exam levels to heightened valuation reviews, t

STU announces Europe line updates from Aug 6, 2026: ocean freight adjustments, new Northern Ireland pricing, surcharge revisions, and heavy cargo ratio discounts. DDP/DDU door-to-door for excavators, machinery, oversized items.

The digital transformation wave is reshaping global trade, and Mexico Customs has ushered in a landmark regulatory overhaul.It has been nearly two months since Mexico fully enforced mandatory electronic value declarations, and the far-reaching impacts of this reform on importers and foreign trade en

New U.S. Tariffs Cover 99% of Imported Goods – Here's What You Need to KnowThe U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has officially announced new Section 301 tariffs targeting 60 countries and regions, replacing the 10% Section 122 tariff that expired on July 24. Citing "forced labor" concerns, the new t

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ONE has expanded its Latin America West Coast AX4 service to include Puerto Bolívar, Ecuador, enhancing supply chain resilience and reefer cargo efficiency. As an official ONE core agent, STU Supply Chain provides reliable, cost-effective sea freight booking solutions for shipments to Latin America, including priority space allocation and end-to-end logistics support.

The EU has ended its €150 low-value parcel duty exemption. Discover how the new €3 per-item tariff is reshaping cross-border ecommerce, impacting Chinese sellers, and transforming European logistics.

After months of concentrated cargo surges and capacity crunches, the global container shipping market is entering a new phase of rebalancing. The latest Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) has declined for the second consecutive week, with transpacific rates to the US West Coast dropping mor

US West Coast ports witnessed a sharp rise in container throughput in June 2026. To dodge the upcoming US tariff increase in August, local retailers and global importers have accelerated pre-stocking arrangements, pushing the traditional shipping peak season far earlier than usual. Combined with ong

Favorable news arrives for China-Australia trade participants: ANL has officially unveiled its brand-new ACX shipping service, integrated seamlessly into the carrier’s established A3 network framework, to cater to the surging freight volume between China and Australia amid expanding two-way commerci