Charter Link Bypasses Shenzhen LCL Delays with AEO-Certified Warehouse
As of May 1st, 2025, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) in China has significantly increased the inspection ratio of LCL shipments due to enhanced controls on special comm
Hapag-Lloyd Sees Strong Q1, But 2025 Outlook Remains Uncertain
As it presented its first-quarter financial results today, Hapag-Lloyd cautioned that any cargo surge following the US-China trade tariff hiatus was likely to be short-lived. The G
Shipping Rates to Rise as Importers Rush Goods from China
Shipping companies are gearing up for a surge in shipments out of China and a rise in shipping rates, after the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day tariff rollback. “Right now, our
Maersk Maintains Outlook Despite Container Demand Concerns
A.P. Moller-Maersk backed full-year guidance despite moderating expectations around global container demand this year as macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty increase. The Da
Trade Wars and Tides: The Ripple Effects of U.S.–China Tariffs on Sea Freight
Imagine trying to steer a massive cargo ship through a sudden storm—that’s what today’s global sea freight industry is facing, thanks to a fresh wave of U.S. tariffs on Chine
Environmental Regulations and the Push for Sustainable Sea Freight Solutions
Sea freight keeps the world connected—but at a cost to the planet. As pressure mounts to cut emissions, environmental regulations are steering the shipping industry toward cleane
From Crisis to Opportunity: Air Freight’s Role Amidst Ocean Shipping Disruptions
The Red Sea Shipping Crisis – What Went Wrong? 2025 hasn’t been kind to ocean shipping—and that’s putting it lightly. With major disruptions in maritime routes, particularl
Rest of World Braces for Influx of Cheap Chinese Goods
President Trump’s jumbo tariffs on China threaten to create a new problem for a global economy already stressed over trade: a $400 billion deluge of Chinese goods looking for new
White House to Impose 25% Tariffs on Autos and Select Parts
President Trump on March 26, signed a proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to impose a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile p
