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.

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

A significant shift is underway in global trade. Recent market trends indicate a "heavyweight利好" (major positive development): a large wave of orders is returning to China. For international businesses, this presents a golden opportunity to optimize sourcing, improve product quality, and leverage Ch

As we step into the peak shipping season ahead of July 2026, leading ocean carriers CMA CGM and MSC have rolled out sweeping updates to their Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) across key export trade lanes, pushing overall booking costs sharply higher for global shippers. If you’re exporting cargo to Nor

Since late April, the container shipping market has experienced a notable resurgence in momentum. Data indicates that the main futures contract for the Container Index (Europe Route) has accumulated a staggering increase of over 50%.Major liner companies such as Maersk and CMA CGM have successively

Starting in late May, an abrupt logistics crisis has sent shockwaves through the entire cross-border e-commerce industry. Feng Logistics, a leading freight forwarder backed by SF Express and DHL supply chains and an official authorized logistics partner of the mainstream cross-border T-platform, sud

Currently, the global container shipping market is grappling with a complex scenario shaped by multiple compounding pressures. The US trade lanes are experiencing an unexpected surge in cargo volumes, causing vessel space to tighten rapidly and freight rates to climb continuously.Concurrently, escal

Framed by vibrant hot air balloons, the crystal-clear Mediterranean coastline, centuries-old churches and monumental palaces, Turkey stands as the timeless crossroads of East and West — a land where ancient heritage intertwines with modern vitality. Yet for global travelers and cross-border traders

Global apparel markets are bracing for a significant shift as ongoing tensions in the Middle East send shockwaves through the $50 billion South Asian garment export industry. Manufacturers and industry analysts are sounding the alarm: consumers could see clothing prices rise by 10% to 15% in the com

A Must-Read for Shippers: The Costly Consequences of Overweight Containers and VGM RulesA single overweight container resulted in a $2,000 fine, a two-week shipping delay, and a $5,000 customer claim. This isn't a cautionary tale—it is a real-world scenario that happens to unprepared shippers every