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

This article clearly explains FOB (Free On Board) and FAS (Free Alongside Ship) in international trade, including their definitions, applicable transport modes, risk and cost division, buyer-seller obligations, and common misunderstandings, helping users distinguish and use these two trade terms correctly.

As China's first international shipping and logistics corridor dedicated to the Belt and Road Initiative, Silk Road Maritime routes have maintained a strong momentum of vigorous development, continuously injecting powerful impetus into the smooth flow of global trade and in-depth regional economic c

In February, the SCFI dropped 3.81% to 1266.56 points, falling for five consecutive weeks, with all four major routes sliding. The US West Coast, US East Coast, Europe and Mediterranean routes all declined, while Japan routes remained stable. Carriers adopted capacity control and planned rate increases, but the post - holiday demand recovery will determine the rate trend.

The HS Code, a global commodity classification system formulated by the WCO, is a 6-digit code divided into Chapter, Heading and Subheading, with national supplementary codes in some regions. It is widely used in tariff collection, trade statistics and customs supervision, and is vital for the facilitation and standardization of international trade.

A major labor strike at Bangladesh’s Chattogram Port (known as the "world’s most congested port") has severely disrupted operations, causing port congestion, 1–2 day vessel delays, and global supply chain ripples. Triggered by protests over the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT), it highlights critical node vulnerability, urging businesses to adjust logistics plans, clarify cost liabilities, and enhance risk resilience.

While the basic definitions of DDP and DAP remain constant, their application varies significantly across major Amazon marketplaces: United States: Most sellers prefer DDP to avoid the complexities of Customs Bonds and Section 321 entries. Canada: Navigating the GST/HST system is tricky. STU Supply Chain's DDP service ensures your goods reach Toronto or Vancouver FBA centers without the need for a local Canadian entity. Europe (Germany, France, Spain, Italy): With strict VAT regulations (like the Import One-Stop Shop - IOSS), our DDP solutions simplify the "hidden" hurdles of European customs, ensuring your 2026 growth isn't stalled by bureaucratic delays.