This guide by STU Supply Chain helps freight forwarder sales master global trade routes/ports via 5 core route clusters, daily memory drills & real sales scenarios. Includes tools, checklists & quick-reference charts for client inquiries.

This article details U.S. ocean shipping basics: 2025 alliance changes (Gemini/PA) & key routes (Matson, ZIM-ZEX, OA Alliance) with timeliness, ports & schedules, guiding cargo shipping choices.

STU Supply Chain offers one-stop logistics for e-cigarettes & imitation goods to Europe, America & Australia. It covers pickup, compliant shipping, customs clearance, door-to-door delivery, with low detention rate (＜1.5%) and real-time tracking. Solves sensitive goods export pain points efficiently.

Europe-US-Canada-Mexico air freight forms a new pattern: EU carbon tax, Mexico as transit hub, & dense NA routes. 3 tips for Chinese exporters; STU offers one-stop air freight to these markets

Trump announced a 10% tariff on goods from 8 European nations starting February 1, rising to 25% from June 1, over the Greenland purchase issue. The EU is considering retaliatory tariffs on $93 billion worth of US goods, set to take effect February 6. Shippers and forwarders should closely monitor tariff dynamics and adjust shipping plans promptly.

MSC and Hapag-Lloyd have frozen US West Coast rates at $2,100 until Feb 15, while Maersk undercuts at $1,800, marking the failure of two scheduled Jan rate hikes. Oversupply, weak demand, and aggressive pricing by ultra-large carriers have dimmed prospects for the pre-Lunar New Year mini peak season.

On January 15, 2026, Maersk announced that its independently operated MECL service has structurally returned to the Suez Canal route, with clear first sailing schedules for both westbound and eastbound directions.

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.