President Trump’s latest executive order has new tariffs hitting China’s air cargo industry. As of February 10th, a 10% tariff on Chinese imports will take effect, along with the removal of duty-free exemptions for low-value e-commerce goods.
Shipping During China’s New Year
🌏🚢 Planning to ship during Chinese New Year? Here’s what you need to know! 🎉 While it’s a time of joy and tradition in China, it’s also a challenging period for global shipping.
Shipping Chemicals Internationally
Shipping chemicals internationally requires care and compliance! Whether hazardous or non-hazardous non-compliance with strict regulations can lead to delays, fines, or even shipment losses.
E-commerce Growing Express Cargo
🚀 Boeing’s latest outlook reveals that e-commerce is fueling the rapid growth of express cargo, which could outpace general cargo by a stunning 33% by 2043. What does this mean for global trade?
Logistics for Electronics Imports
With electronics being a popular U.S. import, optimizing logistics for electronics imports can be an excellent opportunity for shippers. This article will explain how to improve the import process.
Importing Tea Into The U.S.
Importing tea into the U.S. is a great opportunity, with over 159 million Americans drinking it daily. However, navigating customs regulations and documentation is essential for avoiding delays or losses.
LNG Freight Rates Plunging
LNG freight rates for the Atlantic and Pacific basins have plunged to the lowest levels for October, with Friday’s rates dropping $20,750 and $36,000 daily—down 87% in the Atlantic and 78% in the Pacific since 2019!
What Is Multimodal Transport?
When shipping cargo internationally, it can be very beneficial to understand what is multimodal transport. Multimodal transport uses various modes of transportation to move cargo from the origin to the final destination.
Harsh Shipping Around Africa
🌊🚢 Heads up, global shipping community! Severe weather is disrupting routes around Africa, with 30-foot waves and intense winds causing containerships to seek shelter around the Cape of Good Hope. 🌪️ A recent cyclone and an upcoming hurricane in South Africa are impacting over 600 ships, affecting global cargo movement. Stay informed and safe!
Cold Chain Shipping Logistics
There can be various challenges and things that shippers should be aware of when starting a cold chain. This is due to the numerous components involved in the process.