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- These two countries have banned all shipping exchanges! Including all goods!T¨¹rkiye bans all maritime shipping with Israel, including vessels, all goods, and transshipments. Shipowners must declare no business links to Israel.Logistics News August 25, 2025
- Demurrage vs. Detention vs. Storage: A Clear Guide to Port & Carrier ChargesDemurrage (carrier: late pickup), Detention (carrier: late return), Storage (port: overstay). Plan timelines to avoid fees!Blog August 22, 2025
- "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 ¨C 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¨C5,000 TEU ships.Marketing Info update August 19, 2025