The crisis in the Red Sea has aggravated European business and shipping delays and rising costs.
5 January 2024
在英國家族企業Boxer Gifts的老板Thomas O'Brien眼前，250%的成本上漲是一個冰冷的現實。這家位于利茲的公司，主要從事設計游戲和季節性禮物，其產品在中國生產，因此嚴重依賴于全球航運。然而，隨著最近一個多月來途徑紅海的商業船只頻繁遭到襲擊，導致...
The Christmas shipping season is expected to cause freight rates in Asia and Europe to continue to rise in December
15 December 2023
According to the latest report released by Linerlytica, Asia-Europe freight rates are expected to continue to rise throughout December as shippers rush to get goods out before Christmas. This trend reflects the impact of the holiday season on the international logistics and transportation market. Asia-North Europe and Mediterranean Freight Rates Rise The latest Shanghai Containerized Freight Index shows that freight rates from Asia to Northern Europe have already...
Thailand’s Land Bridge Project: Expected to Redirect the Global Shipping Pattern
22 November 2023
The Thai government recently launched a large-scale project costing $28 billion to build a land bridge to bypass the busy Strait of Malacca. This move is expected to significantly reduce shipping time between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, while also reducing transportation costs, and will have a profound impact on global shipping. Overview of the Land Bridge Project Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thav...
A major strike broke out at Australian ports, affecting logistics and transportation
7 November 2023
In a statement, the Australian Maritime Alliance announced a new round of protected strike operations at the Australian ports of the DP World Group, calling on trade unions to return to the negotiating table and noting that ongoing industrial operations have caused serious delays and disruptions in Australias import and export supply chain.
U.S. Line shipping prices are rising: market rumors, is the export season coming?
October 25, 2023
Recently, there have been rumors in the market that multiple shipping routes, such as the US route, the Middle East route, and the Southeast Asia route, have experienced a full capacity phenomenon. In response, many freight forwarding companies have confirmed that this situation has indeed occurred, which has led to a rebound in prices on these routes. Some cargo owners have revealed that the capacity on the US route is currently booked until the end of the month. Why is there a full capacity phenomenon?...
Cosmetics export by sea: detailed operations and precautions
October 18, 2023
Shipping cosmetics for export is not a simple process, it involves many operational details and regulatory requirements. To help companies better export cosmetics by sea, this article will provide you with a detailed guide on operations and precautions. I. Operational Process for Exporting Cosmetics by Sea I. Preparation of Cosmetics: It is recommended to use wooden boxes for packing, and do a good job of MA...
Ocean Freight Explanation: Cost Calculation from FCL to LCL
19 September 2023
When we talk about global trade, we have to mention shipping, which is a mode of transport that dominates the entire trade process. According to statistics, shipping accounts for more than 80% of international freight shipments, which clearly shows its importance in global trade. When you are involved in import and export trade, a core cost is shipping costs and how to calculate the cost of shipping.
Precautions for Maritime Imports from India: Regulations, Policies and Processes
26 June 2023
India, as the largest country in the South Asian subcontinent, has 12 major ports, including Mumbai, Calcutta, Chinatown (formerly called Madras), Cochin, Goa, etc., accounting for three-quarters of Indias domestic freight volume. Among these ports, Mumbai Port is the largest and its maritime capacity is ranked 18th in the world. However, Chinas shipping to Calcutta port in India requires its...
CMA CGM to adjust surcharges on routes from Asia to Northern Europe
April 23, 2023
Daimler recently announced that it will adjust additional charges on its Asia-Northern European routes, including overweight charges and additional charges on dangerous goods. $150 will be charged for goods shipped to Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Poland and the Baltic Sea from Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, China and Hong Kong and Macao, if the container’s total weight is equal to or greater than 20 tons of 20 foot dry containers.
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