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Maersk Notification: Strike at the Port of Rotterdam, operations affected
Maersk has announced a strike action at the Hutchison Port Delta II in Rotterdam, which began on February 9. According to Maersk's statement, the strike has led to a temporary halt in operations at the terminal and is related to negotiations for a new collective labor ag...Read more -
Once the world’s largest! In 2024, Hong Kong’s port container throughput reaches a 28-year low
According to data from the Hong Kong Marine Department, the container throughput of Hong Kong’s major port operators declined by 4.9% in 2024, totaling 13.69 million TEUs. The throughput at Kwai Tsing Container Terminal fell by 6.2% to 10.35 million TEUs, while the throughput outside of Kw...Read more -
Maersk announces updates to the coverage of its Atlantic service
Danish shipping company Maersk has announced the launch of the TA5 service, connecting the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium with the East Coast of the United States. The port rotation for the transatlantic route will be London Gateway (UK) – Hamburg (Germany) – Rotterdam (Netherlands) –...Read more -
To every one of you who is striving
Dear partners, As the Spring Festival approaches, the streets and alleys of our city are adorned in vibrant red. In supermarkets, festive music plays continuously; at home, bright red lanterns hang high; in the kitchen, the ingredients for the New Year’s Eve dinner release an enticing aroma...Read more -
Reminder: The U.S. restricts the import of Chinese smart vehicle hardware and software
On January 14, the Biden administration officially released the final rule titled "Protecting the Information and Communication Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles," which prohibits the sale or import of connected vehicles ...Read more -
Analyst: Trump Tariffs 2.0 May Lead to Yo-Yo Effect
Shipping analyst Lars Jensen has stated that Trump Tariffs 2.0 could result in a "yo-yo effect," meaning that U.S. container import demand may fluctuate dramatically, similar to a yo-yo, sharply declining this fall and rebounding again in 2026. In fact, as we enter 2025,...Read more -
Stockpiling is busy! U.S. importers are competing to resist Trump’s tariffs
Before President Donald Trump’s planned new tariffs (which could reignite a trade war among the world’s economic superpowers), some companies stockpiled clothing, toys, furniture, and electronics, leading to strong import performance from China this year. Trump took office on January ...Read more -
Courier Company Reminder: Important Information for Exporting Low-Value Shipments to the United States in 2025
Recent Update from U.S. Customs: Starting January 11, 2025, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will fully implement the 321 provision—regarding the "de minimis" exemption for low-value shipments. CBP plans to synchronize its systems to identify non-compliant im...Read more -
A big fire broke out in Los Angeles, affecting multiple Amazon FBA warehouses!
A big fire is raging in the Los Angeles area of the United States. A wildfire broke out in the southern region of California, USA on January 7, 2025 local time. Driven by strong winds, Los Angeles County in the state quickly spread and became a severely affected area. As of the 9th, the fire has ...Read more -
TEMU has reached 900 million global downloads; logistics giants like Deutsche Post and DSV are opening new warehouses
TEMU has reached 900 million global downloads On January 10, it was reported that global e-commerce app downloads increased from 4.3 billion in 2019 to 6.5 billion in 2024. TEMU continues its rapid global expansion in 2024, topping the mobile app download charts in over ...Read more -
Freight Rate War Begins! Shipping Companies Slash Prices by $800 on the West Coast to Secure Cargo.
On January 3, the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) rose by 44.83 points to 2505.17 points, with a weekly increase of 1.82%, marking six consecutive weeks of growth. This increase was primarily driven by the trans-Pacific trade, with rates to the U.S. East Coast and West Coast rising by...Read more -
Labor negotiations at US ports have reached a stalemate, prompting Maersk to urge customers to remove their cargo
Global container shipping giant Maersk (AMKBY.US) is urging customers to remove cargo from the East Coast of the United States and the Gulf of Mexico before the January 15 deadline to avoid a potential strike at US ports just days before President-elect Trump takes offic...Read more
