China Southern Airlines Logistics has launched the first 'Double Pre-Clearance' cargo station in the Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Free Trade Zone. This facility integrates civil aviation security and customs inspection, significantly improving cargo clearance efficiency and promoting the development of cross-border logistics in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area.
Due to the impact of maritime pre-transport, the trans-Pacific air freight market is facing challenges of shrinking demand and low freight rates. In the coming months, it is expected that both air freight volume and rates will struggle to recover. The industry needs to reassess market strategies to tackle these challenges.
This article provides an in-depth analysis of the key processes involved in international shipping customs clearance. It covers essential steps such as document preparation, pre-declaration, inspection, customs declaration, tax payment, and cargo release. The insights aim to help industry practitioners understand and smoothly navigate the requirements of maritime customs clearance.
The rapid transportation of Canadian lobsters showcases the efficiency of cold chain logistics. Within just 27 hours, lobsters can be transported from the North Atlantic fishing areas to tables in China. With refined process management and various transportation methods, the liveliness of the lobsters is ensured, supporting the globalization of fresh food. Recently opened routes will further enhance this efficiency, allowing more food lovers to enjoy fresh seafood.
Kraft Heinz is investing $400 million in an automated distribution center in Illinois, aiming to improve supply chain efficiency, optimize inventory management, and enhance customer satisfaction. This move reflects the growing trend of automation in the food industry, with companies like General Mills and Sam's Club also actively investing. While the automation transformation presents challenges, it will drive the development of a smarter and more efficient food supply chain.
Reducing the demurrage costs of international shipping for 40-foot containers is crucial. This article presents the calculation formula for demurrage fees and offers strategies such as pre-shipping measurements, flexible booking, scientific loading, and long-term management. The aim is to help companies optimize their logistics processes, lower unnecessary expenses, and enhance overall efficiency.
The IATA Pre-loaded Cargo Information (PLACI) manual offers a globally standardized cargo information declaration process. It helps businesses efficiently comply with declaration requirements in the US, Europe, UK, UAE, and Canada, avoiding fines and delays, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring trade security. The manual is valid from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport recently launched a new freight route connecting Zhengzhou, Moscow, and Frankfurt, enhancing logistics links between Henan and Europe. On the inaugural flight, a total of 180 tons of import and export goods were transported. There are plans to increase flight frequency in the future to improve logistics efficiency in the central region and support regional economic development.
Cai Niao's international express service has launched the "Oversized Goods Dedicated Line" to support the European and American markets, addressing logistics challenges for large items and enhancing shipping efficiency and cost-effectiveness for retailers. By integrating various transportation methods, this dedicated line offers fast and convenient logistics services for AliExpress merchants, driving growth in the export of large Chinese goods.
In the first half of 2025, Guangzhou's bonded logistics import and export volume reached 56.65 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 29.9%. Growth was driven by sectors such as international consolidation and distribution. The city's commerce bureau aims to facilitate trade by innovating policies and promoting new foreign trade models, supporting Guangzhou's development as a 'trade power city'.
