This article provides a detailed analysis of the main additional costs in international container shipping, including fuel surcharges, currency devaluation surcharges, and more. It aims to help shippers better understand and manage their logistics expenses.
DAT Freight & Analytics has acquired Flexport's Convoy platform to enhance the automation and direct access capabilities of freight brokers. This marks DAT's third acquisition in recent times, reflecting its strategic intent to drive digital transformation within the logistics industry.
Under the influence of new tariff policies, major freight carriers like J.B. Hunt and Knight-Swift are flexibly adjusting their asset layouts to respond to changes in market demand and supply chain challenges, enhancing service efficiency and competitiveness.
Supply chain visibility has become a core demand in modern freight. With changing market environments, businesses must focus on ensuring transparency and information sharing to address potential operational risks and market competition.
DAT Freight & Analytics has announced the acquisition of Flexport's Convoy digital freight platform to enhance freight matching technology and automation. This move aims to drive digital transformation in the industry and strengthen market competitiveness.
On July 15, SF Airlines launched the international freight route "Ezhou-Abu Dhabi-Hanoi-Ezhou," connecting the Middle East with Southeast Asia and promoting the growth of import/export trade and cross-border e-commerce. SF Vietnam strengthens its local presence to provide efficient logistics services to customers.
The first China-Europe Railway Express e-commerce fast line from Guangzhou has officially launched, with e-commerce goods expected to arrive in Italy within 13 days. This new model effectively enhances the transportation efficiency of cross-border e-commerce and helps meet the demand of the European market.
MSC has announced a strategic redeployment of its Ultra Large Container Vessels, shifting them from the Asia-Europe trade route to the more profitable Mediterranean and West Africa routes in response to declining freight rates. This move not only highlights MSC's adaptability but may also prompt other shipping companies to reconsider their independent operational models.
The international freight route from Guangzhou to Harbin and then to Mexico has officially opened, operating two flights per week and expected to contribute $9.27 million in import and export value annually. The route features the addition of bonded fuel in Harbin, which saves costs while increasing transport revenues, showcasing efficient logistics services.
For the first time, the mainland and Hong Kong have achieved the 'one document, two declarations' for road consignments, significantly enhancing customs clearance efficiency. Companies only need to input consignment information once to complete declarations in both regions, which notably reduces customs costs and optimizes the business environment.
