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- Matson鈥檚 Two Vessels Pay Special Port Dues! Calling at Ningbo/Shanghai Ports Respectively!On Oct 14, China鈥檚 Special Port Dues for U.S.-related vessels took effect. Matson鈥檚 MANUKAI (Ningbo, RMB4.46M) & MATSON WAIKIKI (Shanghai, RMB12.09M) paid total RMB16.54M. Matson won鈥檛 add surcharges; 7-day advance declaration is required.Logistics News October 20, 2025
- SeaLead Route Upgrade: Far East-Mediterranean Service "Speeds Up"SeaLead upgrades "5CX" route: Far East-Mediterranean weekly service via Suez Canal (Qingdao Oct 27 maiden voyage). It offers fast transit, covers 5 countries, and connects to its existing Asia-Med network.Logistics News October 17, 2025
- In-Depth Analysis of Maritime Ports: Middle East / India-Pakistan / Red Sea RoutesThis paper analyzes 3 correlated maritime routes: Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, etc., key port Jebel Ali), India-Pakistan (India, Pakistan, etc., with India鈥檚 ICD inland points; Karachi has 4 terminals), Red Sea (Saudi Arabia, Egypt, etc.). It lists major ports & route features.Blog October 17, 2025
- Maersk Relocates 2 U.S.-Flagged Vessels to Avoid China鈥檚 "Special Port Dues"Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd redirect 2 U.S.-flagged ships from Chinese ports to S. Korea (transshipment) to avoid China鈥檚 Oct 14 Special Port Dues. Global carriers face $2.3B/year fees; short-term freight hikes expected.Logistics News October 17, 2025
- Comparative Analysis of Chinese vs. European & American Companies in the International Freight Forwarding IndustryThis paper compares Chinese, European & American freight forwarders in management, market, tech, and global layout. Chinese firms grow fast but lack global networks;Blog October 16, 2025
- Three Major Shipping Lines AnnouncePost-National Day, 3 major lines (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC) announce Oct 15+ FAK hikes: US-Europe FEU ~$2k-$3k, Asia-Med/North Africa rates up. SCFI rebounds; blank sailings rise to prop rates.Logistics News October 16, 2025
- Severe Congestion at Kazakhstan-Russia BorderThe Kazakhstan-Russia border faces severe freight congestion (over 5,000 trucks stranded). Tighter inspections, system failure, bad weather & politics cause it, leading to $340M losses and disrupted EAEU trade.Logistics News October 15, 2025
- U.S. Port Fees on Chinese Vessels Imminent: What Chain Reactions Will The Shipping Industry Face?The U.S. will impose port fees on Chinese vessels, raising top liners鈥� annual costs by $3.2B. Alliances cut U.S. routes, but BIMCO expects stable global rates. China has added countermeasures; short-term disruptions may occur.Logistics News October 15, 2025
- What Is an "Off-Dock Yard" and How Does It Affect Container Pickup Efficiency?Off-dock yards (outside terminals) & on-dock yards (inside terminals) affect container pickup efficiency. Off-dock 鈥渨heeled鈥� storage enables fast pickup, while 鈥済round鈥� storage slows it; U.S. chassis shortages also cause delays.Blog October 15, 2025
- Wan Hai Lines Launches New Direct Route! Maiden Voyage from Dalian on October 31Wan Hai Lines launches CS3, a new direct route from North/East China to Indonesia. It starts its maiden voyage from Dalian on Oct 31, 2025, with a 35-day cycle and port sequence DLC-HSK-TAO-NGB-SUB-JKT-SIN-PKW-KHH-DLC.Logistics News October 14, 2025