Industry News

Middle East Crisis: Hormuz Blockade, Red Sea Attacks Resume, Global Shipping Faces Multi-Chokepoint Collapse

US-Israel strikes on Iran trigger Hormuz blockade, Houthis resume Red Sea attacks, Suez Canal shuts. Carriers suspend bookings, reroute via Cape of Good Hope with steep surcharges. Plus: Casablanca port incident and CMA CGM OCR service.

China Cancels Export VAT Rebates on 271 Products from April 2026: Full List & Exporter Guide

249 products lose export VAT rebates entirely; 22 battery products face phased reduction. Covers chemicals, solar cells, ceramics, glass, stone, and batteries. Action guide for exporters.

Six New Multimodal Transport Routes Launched in Early 2026: More Options for Exporters

Six new rail-sea intermodal corridors now operational across China, covering grain, NEVs, auto parts, and cross-border e-commerce. Key takeaways for freight forwarders and shippers.

China 2025 Trade Data Released: Total Exceeds 45 Trillion Yuan, Up 3.8%

China remains the world's largest goods trading nation. Belt and Road trade exceeds 51%, high-tech exports surge 13.2%. Key insights for freight forwarders and shippers.

2026 global shipping landscape: alliances keep dominating, where do independent carriers go?

Alliances control most east-west capacity, transpacific concentration is near 85%, and independents are pushed to niches. We map the alliance landscape and 2026 outlook.

Hapag-Lloyd new PSS: Asia/Oceania to West Africa USD 200/TEU from Dec 1

From Dec 1 onboard, PSS applies on Asia/Oceania exports to key West Africa ports: USD 200/CTR; Cameroon reefers remain USD 1,000/CTR.

Red Sea resumption: what it means for container markets, rates, and supply chains

Red Sea headlines are everywhere, but overcapacity is still coming. We unpack the Suez return through rate cycles, redundancy, and supply-chain resilience for exporters.

TS Lines adds four more 5,300 TEU ships; orderbook hits 16

Four additional 5,300 TEU vessels at Huangpu Wenchong strengthen owned capacity and efficiency.