Article List
- "STRATFORD" Declares General Average After Fire"STRATFORD" declares General Average after July fire. Cargo owners must provide GA guarantees to release goods. Delays expected.Logistics News August 22, 2025
- US Suddenly Imposes 50% Tariffs on $320B Steel/Aluminum Imports, Effective ImmediatelyUS slaps 50% tariffs on $320B steel/aluminum imports, effective immediately. Importers scramble as goods in transit face retroactive duties.Logistics News August 21, 2025
- Large Containership Catches Fire Mid-Voyage! Multiple Chinese Port Calls – Delays ExpectedCMA CGM J. MADISON (from China to UAE) catches fire, anchors off Malaysia. No injuries, but cargo damage undetermined. Delays expected.Logistics News August 21, 2025
- Main Channel at Baltimore Port Temporarily Closed After Coal Ship ExplosionBaltimore’s main channel closed after coal ship explosion near Key Bridge wreckage. No injuries, but supply chains face rerouting delays.Logistics News August 20, 2025
- Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) Launches New BOS Service, Calling at Qingdao, Ningbo And Guangzhou NanshaMawani & Blue Ocean launch BOS route (2,300 TEU) linking Jeddah with Qingdao/Ningbo/Nansha, boosting Saudi’s Red Sea logistics hub role.Marketing Info update August 20, 2025
- AC & Fan Orders Soar 36.8% Amid Global HeatwavesChina’s AC/fan exports surge 36.8% as Europe sizzles. AI/solar tech, customization drive orders from EU, Africa, Dubai.Logistics News August 20, 2025
- What is an "Off-Dock Yard" & How Does It Affect Container Pickup Efficiency?Off-dock yards (external storage) speed up pickups with wheeled containers but slow down with ground stacks. Chassis shortages (U.S.) worsen delays.Blog August 19, 2025
- Wan Hai Expands Market Coverage! Launches New Far East-East Mediterranean Direct Service (FM1)Wan Hai launches FM1 service (Sept 2025), linking Far East to East Mediterranean (Alexandria/Izmit/Istanbul) with 4,300–5,000 TEU ships.Marketing Info update August 19, 2025
- U.S.-India Trade Talks Canceled Amid Tariff TensionsU.S.-India trade talks axed; 50% tariffs hit Aug 27. India defiant on Russian oil, while China gets temporary reprieve.Logistics News August 18, 2025
- U.S. Container Imports Hit Historic High: 262.2M TEU in July 2025U.S. imports hit 262.2M TEU (#2 all-time) as China shipments spike 44% MoM. East/Gulf ports lead (Houston +122%). Plan for holiday cargo crunch!Logistics News August 18, 2025