This paper analyzes 3 correlated maritime routes: Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, etc., key port Jebel Ali), India-Pakistan (India, Pakistan, etc., with India¡¯s ICD inland points; Karachi has 4 terminals), Red Sea (Saudi Arabia, Egypt, etc.). It lists major ports & route features.
Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd redirect 2 U.S.-flagged ships from Chinese ports to S. Korea (transshipment) to avoid China¡¯s Oct 14 Special Port Dues. Global carriers face $2.3B/year fees; short-term freight hikes expected.
This paper compares Chinese, European & American freight forwarders in management, market, tech, and global layout. Chinese firms grow fast but lack global networks;
The 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.
The U.S. will impose port fees on Chinese vessels, raising top liners¡¯ 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.
Wan 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.
Trump announced a 100% tariff on Chinese products & critical software export controls from Nov 1, then backtracked on canceling a China summit. U.S. stocks plummeted; analysts see tariffs as a tactic, exposing U.S. anxiety. The APEC Summit may host the meeting.
This article summarizes core knowledge of international air freight, including its market advantages (fast, safe, punctual) and limitations (higher cost than sea freight).
