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).
CMA CGM officially launches the 2025 Cherry Express Line, with a travel time of only 23 days from San Antonio Port in Chile to Shanghai Port. The port call sequences of ACSA 1 and M2X routes are temporarily adjusted, and there are 8 fixed schedules at San Antonio Port for this express service.
2025 Q4 air freight growth slows, with Sept spot rates down 4% YoY. US tariffs, Red Sea crisis, and e-commerce shifts affect routes; yet 2025 demand is expected to rise 3-4%, better than feared.
MSC launches new SAMBAR route & upgrades PERTIWI/ORCHID routes (Oct-Nov 2025). They link China to SE Asia, with maiden voyages from Dalian/Busan/Fuzhou.
IKEA acquired U.S. Locus (valued at $300M) to boost online sales. The AI logistics platform cuts €100M/year in delivery costs, piloted in U.S./UK first.
Evergreen, Yang Ming & Wan Hai launch a new direct North China-Indonesia route (CIM/CS3). 35-day cycle, maiden voyage from Dalian on Nov 1, 2025, to boost regional trade.
Liner companies are canceling voyages at a post-pandemic record rate due to U.S. tariff turmoil and weak demand. Oct 2025 will see 138 U.S.-China suspensions; tariffs hurt freight rates and 2026 contracts.
Wanhai Shipping issues a severe statement on cargo misdeclaration: USD 100,000/unit penalty for both dangerous/non-dangerous goods misdeclaration, plus deposit. It reserves rights to claim compensation and pursue legal liability.
On Oct 7, the EU proposed cutting steel import quotas by 47% to 18.3Mt/year and levying 50% tariffs on over-quota imports, plus origin tracing. Aimed at aiding local industry and U.S. talks, it awaits approval for 2026 implementation.
