US-Israel strikes on Iran trigger Hormuz blockade, Houthis resume Red Sea attacks, Suez Canal shuts. Carriers suspend bookings, reroute via Cape of Good Hope with steep surcharges. Plus: Casablanca port incident and CMA CGM OCR service.
249 products lose export VAT rebates entirely; 22 battery products face phased reduction. Covers chemicals, solar cells, ceramics, glass, stone, and batteries. Action guide for exporters.
Six new rail-sea intermodal corridors now operational across China, covering grain, NEVs, auto parts, and cross-border e-commerce. Key takeaways for freight forwarders and shippers.
China remains the world's largest goods trading nation. Belt and Road trade exceeds 51%, high-tech exports surge 13.2%. Key insights for freight forwarders and shippers.
Alliances control most east-west capacity, transpacific concentration is near 85%, and independents are pushed to niches. We map the alliance landscape and 2026 outlook.
From Dec 1 onboard, PSS applies on Asia/Oceania exports to key West Africa ports: USD 200/CTR; Cameroon reefers remain USD 1,000/CTR.
Red Sea headlines are everywhere, but overcapacity is still coming. We unpack the Suez return through rate cycles, redundancy, and supply-chain resilience for exporters.
Four additional 5,300 TEU vessels at Huangpu Wenchong strengthen owned capacity and efficiency.
