Marketing Info update
- New Far East to South America West Coast Route Launching September 2025!MSC's ALPACA service (launching Sept 2025) offers fastest Far East–South America West Coast transit, featuring Cherry Express & Smart Reefer tech for perishables.Marketing Info update August 05, 2025
- Why Are Ocean Freight Rates Plunging? Xeneta Warns of Further Declines Amid Weak DemandXeneta reports China-US West Coast rates plummeted 59% since June to $2,268/FEU as post-tariff frontloading fades, with carriers struggling to curb declines despite capacity cuts.Marketing Info update August 01, 2025
- Why Are Global Shipping Rates Plunging? SCFI Falls for 7th Week Amid Tariff UncertaintySCFI drops 3.3% to 1592.59, marking 7-week decline as US-China tariff fears and weak demand pressure rates, with carriers canceling 175K TEU capacity to stem losses.Marketing Info update July 31, 2025
- How UK's Tariff Suspension Creates "Golden Opportunities" for These IndustriesThe UK's 2-year suspension of tariffs on 89 imports (from pasta to plywood) unlocks ￡17M annual savings, with Chinese juice, plastics & seafood processing sectors poised to gain 8-10% competitive edges. This analysis reveals winning logistics strategies.Marketing Info update April 23, 2025
- Major Shipping Lines Announce June Rate Hikes: What Exporters Need to KnowLeading carriers including MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, and Maersk have issued June FAK rate increases and PSS surcharges across key routes (Europe, Africa, South America). This breakdown covers all critical adjustments and effective dates.Marketing Info update May 26, 2025
- Major European Port Rail Shutdowns to Cause Severe CongestionHamburg Port Authority will close key rail routes in August & October 2025 for bridge construction, disrupting 100% of rail links to CTH/Eurogate and CTB terminals. Parallel shutdowns on Berlin-Northern Ports routes until April 2026 will compound delays.Marketing Info update July 21, 2025
- Israel to Permanently Close Strategic Eilat Port Amid Red Sea CrisisIsrael will permanently shut down its Red Sea port of Eilat on July 20, 2025, following Houthi attacks and financial collapse. The closure eliminates a key Suez Canal alternative for Israeli trade.Marketing Info update July 21, 2025
- Hapag-Lloyd Implements Peak Season Surcharge: $300 per TEU on Australia RoutesHapag-Lloyd (HPL) will apply a $300/TEU Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from Far East, Indian Subcontinent & Middle East to Australia, effective August 1, 2025, amid rising demand and capacity constraints.Marketing Info update July 18, 2025
- MSC Restructures Far East-North Europe Network: 3 Routes Adjusted Amid Port CongestionMSC modifies Swan, Britannia, and Lion routes to bypass Antwerp congestion, adding Felixstowe and Colombo calls while adjusting China port rotations. Changes follow April's rate hikes and worsening Red Sea delays.Marketing Info update July 18, 2025
- PIL Expands Latin America Network with Two New Feeder ServicesPacific International Lines (PIL) launches CA1 and CA2 feeder routes to enhance connectivity between Central America and its existing WCSA mainline, serving Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and El Salvador.Marketing Info update July 17, 2025