Article List
- Tariff Rush Drives Record June Cargo Volume at LA Port, With Steep Declines Expected Post-AugustThe Port of LA handled 892,340 TEUs in June (+7.8% YoY), its busiest June in 117 years, as importers raced to beat Trump’s August 1 tariffs. Analysts warn of a sharp drop in shipments thereafter, with 30% EU/Mexico tariffs set to further disrupt trade.Marketing Info update July 17, 2025
- Record 32% Surge! LA Port Hits All-Time High Container Volume in JuneThe Port of LA handled 892,340 TEUs in June – a 32% monthly surge and 8% YoY growth – as shippers raced to beat Trump's impending tariffs. Analysts warn of a Q3 slowdown post-August 1 tariff deadlines.Marketing Info update July 16, 2025
- How to Choose Between FCL and LCL in Ocean FreightThis guide compares FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) shipping, covering container specs, cost structures, ideal use cases, and operational tips to help shippers optimize their logistics strategy.Blog July 15, 2025
- Shipping Rates Plummet to Cost Levels Despite High SeasonDespite peak season, US West Coast rates crashed to $1,700/FEU (below cost), down 63% from June highs. Overcapacity (10.3% supply vs. 2% demand growth) and tariff uncertainty drive carriers back to Europe, further depressing rates.Marketing Info update July 15, 2025
- MSC Adjusts Multiple US West Coast Routes Amid Trade UncertaintyMSC adjusts US West Coast routes, suspending PERAL and adding Haiphong/Xiamen calls on ORIENT/SENTOSA. Weak demand and Trump's tariff uncertainty pressure transpacific volumes, with rates below $2,000/FEU.Marketing Info update July 14, 2025
- Top 10 Global Shipping Lines in 2025: Market Shake-Up Underway!Alphaliner's 2025 mid-year report reveals a reshuffled ranking of the world’s top 10 container carriers. MSC dominates with record growth, ONE emerges as the fastest-growing, while ZIM struggles. Key trends: fleet expansions, strategic shifts, and looming rank changes.Marketing Info update July 11, 2025
- Trump Announces New Tariffs on 22 Countries, with Brazil Facing Highest Rate of 50%Trump’s latest tariffs escalate trade tensions, particularly with Brazil, which may trigger a trade war. The August 1 deadline is firm, but negotiations could still modify outcomesMarketing Info update July 10, 2025
- Maritime Knowledge: A Comprehensive List of Major Routes and Basic Ports WorldwideThis article explains the concept of "base ports" in international shipping, listing major routes and their key ports across Asia, Europe, Americas, Africa, and Oceania.Blog July 08, 2025
- MSC Makes Historic Return to Red Sea Route After 18-Month HiatusMSC's "Antonia" becomes the first MSC container ship to transit the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in 18 months, signaling a potential cautious return to Red Sea routes despite ongoing GPS interference risks.Marketing Info update July 07, 2025
- How Trump's 40% Vietnam Transshipment Tariff Will Reshape Global Supply ChainsNew US-Vietnam deal imposes 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports and 40% on transshipped goods, effective immediately. Nike, Gap suppliers face cost surges as July 9 tariff deadline looms.Marketing Info update July 04, 2025