CStar has launched a China-Russia route named "FEFE1,"( Far East-Far East Service 1 ) with shared cabins including Sinokor and HEUNG-A, and it is referred to as the "GRS" (Greater China-Russia Service) loop. This route provides direct access to the Vostochny Port. Sinokor and Cstar's service has a port rotation of Yantian-Nansha-Xiamen-Shanghai-Vostochny-Yantian, and its first sailing departed on Sept 3, the newly chartered 2,902 teu TB Bright City.

CMA CGM advises the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) commencing 5 September 2023 (loading date) until further notice.

The General Rate Increase (GRI) for the transportation of goods from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh to the US East Coast has been raised by Herbert Rot. This increase applies to 20-foot and 40-foot dry containers, reefer containers, and special containers, including high-cube containers, with an additional charge of $200 per container. This GRI/GRA adjustment will be effective from September 1, 2023, until further notice. Details are provided below.

In order to maintain our commitment to delivering an extensive range of high-quality service offerings, Maersk Line has announced another adjustment to the FAK (Freight All Kinds) rates, which will take effect on August 15, 2023. The specific adjustments are as follows: The rate for a 20-foot container will be adjusted to $425, while the rates for 40-foot containers and 40-foot high-cube containers will be adjusted to $850. Further details are provided below.

The Port of Los Angeles shipped 833,035 TEU in June, marking its best performance since July of last year. In June 2023, the import volume reached 435,307 standard containers, representing a 2% decline compared to the previous year. However, the loaded export volume reached 108,050 standard containers, showing a 15% growth compared to the previous year. The volume of unloaded empty containers was 289,679 standard containers, a 14% decrease year-on-year. During the first six months of 2023, the port handled a total of 4.1 million standard containers, which represents a 24% decrease compared to the same period in 2022. On another note, the Port of Long Beach experienced its strongest month thus far in May 2023, raising hopes for a growth trend in container numbers in the mid-year.

It is learned from China Railway Group Co., Ltd. that from January to June this year, a total of 8,641 China-Europe trains have been operated, and 936,000 TEUs of goods have been sent, a year-on-year increase of 16% and 30% respectively. Among them, there were 4,620 outbound trains with 499,000 TEUs, a year-on-year increase of 16% and 29% respectively; 4,021 return trains with 437,000 TEUs, a year-on-year increase of 16% and 31% respectively. Up to now, China Railway Express has run more than 73,000 trains and 6.9 million TEUs over the years, reaching 216 cities in 25 European countries.

On June 28th at 8:00 AM local time, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU Canada) issued a 72-hour strike notice to the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA). The strike is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on July 1st, 2023. This strike will impact over 30 ports in the province of British Columbia, affecting approximately 7,400 dockworkers and 49 employers and operators, including the busiest port in Canada, the Port of Vancouver.

BAF - Bunker Adjustment Factor CAF - Currency Adjustment Factor THC - Terminal Handling Charge DAP - Delivered at Place DAT - Delivered at Terminal DDP - Delivered Duty Paid

With the first train departing from Yancheng North Railway Yard in Jiangsu, China, the launch of the "Yancheng Express" signifies the official commencement of the China-Europe (Asia) Block Train service, indicating the full connectivity of the Yancheng to Europe (Asia) international freight railway "artery." The China-Europe (Asia) Block Train service, represented by the "Yancheng Express," starts its journey from Yancheng North Railway Yard. It continues through Xuzhou towards Central Asia in Europe and through Nantong (Haian) towards Southeast Asia. The inaugural train on this route will transport cargo to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in Central Asia from Xuzhou, covering a total distance of approximately 6,500 kilometers. The estimated transit time for the journey is 10 days. The train consists of 15 wagons, carrying items such as tableware, fabrics, and faucets, with a total cargo weight of 366 tons.

Automatic manifest system entry fee ACI ACI stands for Advance Commercial Information. According to the regulations of Canadian Customs, all goods arriving in Canada or transiting to other countries through Canada must be declared to Canadian Customs 24 hours before shipment, which is very similar to AMS in the United States. Entry summary declaration ENS ENS stands for Entry Summary Declaration. This is the EU customs advance manifest rule. Since 1 January 2011, the EU has enforced the "advance declaration of manifest" rule for all cargo heading to (all goods imported into the EU) or passing through (all goods in transit, all goods in transit, all goods not unloaded on board, etc.) EU ports. This rule applies to all 28 EU Member States, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, etc. Cleaning charge CC CC is the full name of Cleaning Charge, also called cleaning labor charge, cleaning charge. This charge is usually more common when shipping bulk groceries. Port congestion surcharge PCS PCS stands for Port Congestion Surcharge. When the port is crowded or especially busy, the waiting time and shipping schedule of ships will be extended, and the docking fees such as tugboat fees may also be increased, resulting in a substantial increase in transportation costs. In order to make up for this cost loss, shipping companies will charge shippers port congestion surcharges. What should I do if the

Interim risk surcharge TAR TAR stands for Temporary Additional Risks. This is a somewhat baffling charge, but can be simply understood as a war surcharge, or thought to be another way of saying war surcharge. Overweight surcharge HLA HLA stands For Heavy-Lift Additiona, also known as Surcharge For Over Weight. It means that the weight of a single piece of cargo exceeds a certain standard (the standard set by different forwarders or shipowners may vary), requires special equipment (such as heavy cranes) or special operations (such as matting, reinforcement materials and manual binding or reinforcement), is difficult to handle, or requires special handling in stowing, A surcharge levied to cover increased operating costs. It is generally considered overweight if it exceeds 2, 3 or 5 tons. The surcharge is calculated according to the weight. The higher the weight, the higher the surcharge. If transshipment is to be made, the surcharge will be added once for each transshipment. Extra long surcharge LLA The full name of LLA is Long Length Additional, also called Over Length Additional or Surcharge For Over Length. A surcharge charged to cover increased operating costs incurred when a single piece of cargo exceeds a certain length (standards may vary from forwarder to forwarder or owner), requires special equipment or operations, is difficult to handle, or requires special handling in stowage. Generally, it is considered to be over 9 meters long. If it is over 6 meters for container cargo, it is con

Fuel surcharge FAF FAF stands for Fuel Adjustment Factor and is generally applied to Japan routes. This surcharge is somewhat similar to the temporary fuel surcharge above -- essentially the same thing, just a different name. Devaluation surcharge CAF CAF stands for Currency Adjustment Factor. Also known as CAS - Currency Adjustment Surcharge. When the currency of freight is depreciated obviously, the shipping company will suffer great losses because of currency depreciation. In order to make up for the loss, the shipowner will pass the loss on to the shipper/shipowner by adding a surcharge on currency depreciation. Document fee DOC DOC=Document. In the freight forwarding industry, there are two charges for DOC. One is DOC charged by the shipping company, which is fixed and charged in RMB. The other is DOC charged by the port of destination, which is also one of the basic fees of the port of destination. The agent of the port of destination is charged by US dollars, and the fees of each agent are different. Free at destination DDC The full name of DDC is Destination Delivery Charge. In terms of DDU,

Shipping surcharges in the sea are various and varied. Many cross-border e-commerce sellers or freight forwarders are not very familiar with what sea surcharge is. Today, the search for small airlines to answer what is Marine surcharge, and Marine surcharge missed to do? Dock handling charge THC THC stands for Terminal Handling Charge. It can be further divided into OTHC -- Origin Terminal Handling Charge and DTHC -- Destination Terminal Handling Charge. Origin receiving charge ORC ORC stands for Original Receiving Charge. Local delivery charge/Origin delivery charge/Origin delivery charge. This cost is relatively complicated, and it is different from and related to THC. ORC is only available in South China, mainly Guangdong ports, while THC is available in all ports (including Guangdong ports). The ORC and THC only charge one or the other -- if the ORC is collected, the THC is not collected. If you receive THC, you will not receive ORC. ORC is specially designed for shipping from ports in South China, destination ports are North America, Central and South America, Europe and North Africa and other ocean routes. P

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According to Economic Information Daily, in the first quarter of the year, the throughput of many Chinese ports increased significantly, the volume of empty containers is gradually reduced, revealing a new atmosphere of foreign trade development, but also firm confidence in the stability and quality of foreign trade under the complex background of the year. At the container terminal in Chuanshan Port area of Zhoushan Port, this reporter saw that on the shoreline of the terminal, which is about 3.74 kilometers long, giant ships with tons were lined up, and almost all of the 11 deep-water berths for large containers were full. The crane is busy working with the container truck to load and unload goods. According to the data of Zhejiang Port and Navigation Administration Center, from January to March this year, Ningbo Zhoushan Port completed 331 million tons of cargo throughput, up 9.14% year on year; The container throughput was 8.1878 million TEUs, a year-on-year growth of 3.48%. Not only in Zhoushan Port of Ningbo, since March, the level of empty container piling has fallen from the peak in many ports, and the volume of container use is gradually recovering. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Transport, from January to March this year, the cargo throughput of China's ports was 3.854 billion tons, up 6.2% year on year. Among them, the cargo throughput of foreign trade was 1.19 billion tons

On May 4, HMM's official website issued a notice stating that from June 1, 2023, all services from the port of origin to the United States, Canada and Mexico (trans-Pacific eastbound routes) will increase the comprehensive rate increase surcharge (GRI ), the specific amounts are as follows: USD 900/20' USD 1000/40' USD 1125/40HC' USD 1266/45' HMM will also adjusts North American BUC fuel surcharge from June 1, 2023 to the end of June. The bunker surcharge (BUC) for all shipments to the United States, Mexico and Canada will be adjusted as follows: In addition, Hapag-Lloyd will also start to levy the Panama Canal surcharge PCC from June 1st, which will be charged USD 500 per box for all goods transported from East Asia to North America.

Labour Day is coming! Happy Labour day to an outstanding individual! May your unique talents and abilities lead you to great success and fulfillment.

The Chaoan Intelligent Sanitary Ware Expo held on March 26-29, 2023, was a remarkable event that took place in Chaozhou, the capital of porcelain. The expo showcased a broad range of intelligent sanitary ware products, such as smart toilets, digital shower systems, and other high-tech bathroom fixtures. These products have already gained significant attention in the market, with a growing demand for intelligent systems that are user-friendly and energy-efficient. Chaozhou is known to be the capital of porcelain, with a rich history of over 1,300 years in the ceramic industry. The city boasts a vast production capacity and a large volume of exports of porcelain products, making it one of the most critical producers of ceramic goods in the world. This expo was significant for Chaozhou as it aimed to bring international attention to the city's technological advancements in the sanitary ware industry. Our company, as a freight forwarder, recognizes the importance of providing related services to facilitate and streamline the process of exporting these products overseas. We understand the specific needs of our clients who are keen to import goods from Chaozhou, and we offer customized solutions to ensure that exports are handled efficiently, safely, and on time. By partnering with our company, our clients can take advantage of our expertise in handling logistics, shipping, and customs clearance, making the entire process hassle-free. In conclusion, the Chaoan Intelligent Sanitary Ware Expo showcased the city's technological advancements in the sanitary ware industry. As a leading producer of porcelain and ceramic goods, Chaozhou is poised to continue making major strides in this sector. Our company is dedicated to supporting our clients' needs by providing related services that make importing from Chaozhou easy

Shantou International Toy & Gift Fair is one of the well-known events in the toy and gift industry. The fair attracts attendees from all across the world and is a great opportunity to showcase new products, network, and find new business opportunities. As a leading freight forwarder in Shantou, we are delighted to share more about this exhibition and how we can help with local exporter. The Expo to "toy city, burning the world" as the theme, will be held from April 1 to 3 in Shantou Chaoshan Expo Center .This event is an excellent platform for toy and gift manufacturers from all over the world to showcase their products, meet with buyers and distributors, and grow their business. Shantou is well-known for its toy industry, and this is where we come in as a freight forwarder. We have years of experience in logistics and have helped numerous companies with the transportation of their products to and from the Shantou to worldwide. We understand the importance of timely delivery of goods, and we strive to ensure that our clients receive their products on schedule. At our company, we specialize in logistics for the toy,ceramic and clothes,kitchenware etc industry. We have a team of experts who are knowledgeable and experienced in handling all types of cargo. We can provide various services such as transportation, customs clearance, warehousing, and distribution. Our goal is to ensure that our clients' products are delivered safely and efficiently. In conclusion, the Shantou International Toy & Gift Fair is an excellent opportunity to showcase products and connect with potential business

Starting at 00:00 on March 27, local time, the German transport industry will hold a nationwide general strike. The scope of the strike includes railways, airports, ports, public transportation around the country and highways. The large-scale strike will lead to the paralysis of the German transportation and traffic system. The delay are to be expected for shipments moving to Germany. Almost all German airports are in a state of paralysis. Munich Airport, the second largest airport in Germany, has already started a strike on the 26th. The airport company said that due to the strike of employees, flight operations for these two days will be suspended, and all 1,500 originally planned flights will be cancelled. Many areas of the German Railways are at a standstill. The state-owned railway company Deutsche Bahn (DB) has completely suspended all long-distance trains on the 27th. Many regional and local trains will be at a standstill.

On Mar 20, a fully loaded China-Europe freight train arrived at the Erenhot port from Zhengzhou, Henan, and will head to Europe. The vehicle carried 55 TEUs of containers, 5.1928 million tons of goods, and a value of 30.7829 million yuan. The main goods carried are electric vehicles and children's vehicles. The passage of the train marks the breakthrough of 600 China-Europe trains in and out of Erenhot Port this year. At present, the China-Europe trains departing from the Erenhot railway port have gathered goods sources from more than 10 provinces and cities including Tianjin, Anhui, and Hunan. The number of China-Europe train lines running through the Erlian railway port has reached 66, connecting more than 10 countries. More than 60 regions. Since the beginning of this year, the Erenhot Railway Port has opened up a "green channel" for the operation of China-Europe trains, and the transportation capacity has increased by about 20%, which has effectively guaranteed the smooth operation of China-Europe trains.

The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates said in their March monthly Global Ports Tracker (GPT) that after last month's lowest level since May 2020, U.S. imports will start to climb this month and continue to grow month-on-month until at least mid-summer. But it would still be well below 2022 compared with the same period last year. "There are many uncertainties in the economy, but we expect moderate import growth in the coming months," Jonathan Gold, vice president of supply chain and customs policy at the NRF, said in a statement. Imports in February 2023 are expected to be 1.56 million TEUs, down 13.6 percent from January and 26.2 percent from February 2022, and the lowest import level since May 2020. GPT forecasts that imports will reach 1.74 million TEUs in March, then gradually increase to 1.87 million TEUs in April, 1.92 million TEUs in May, 2 million TEUs in June and 2.13 million TEUs in July. But year-on-year comparisons in 2023 will be much weaker than last year - down 25.9 per cent in March, 17.2 per cent in April, 19.7 per cent in May and 11.5 per cent in June. These numbers are essentially unchanged from last month's GPT forecast. By July imports were essentially on par with 2022, and are expected to have fallen just 2.5 percent from a year earlier. Retailers say their main concern now is to avoid over-ordering products from Asian factories until they can better respond to consumer demand later this summer. That dis

On Mar 12, the China-Europe return train, fully loaded with 102 standard containers, arrived at Zengcheng Railway Logistics Park, the hub of highway-rail intermodal transportation in eastern Guangzhou. It brought back 1,275 tons of corrugated paper and other goods for import and export enterprises in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The smooth arrival of the China-Europe return train marks the official two-way opening of the westward land logistics channel of the eastern highway-rail intermodal transport hub in Guangzhou, realizing two-way opening and two-way trade.

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