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Key Global Logistics Updates: Shipping Rate Hikes, New Routes & Trade Policies | May 2025

 

 

 

 

1. US-China Shipping Rates Spike Amid Tariff Window

 

 

  • With US tariffs on Chinese goods temporarily reduced from 145% to 30%, a surge in demand has caused severe congestion at Chinese ports (Shanghai/Ningbo) and pushed rates up 64% for 40' containers to the US West Coast.

  • Matson Line added a1,500/FEUsurcharge,whileJunepremiumsmayexceed6,000/FEU. Nine carriers are reintroducing capacity to meet demand during this 90-day trade window.

     

 

Actionable Advice:

 

For urgent shipments: Book air freight (e.g., Ningzhou’s new 12-hour auto air route to Belgium) or China-Europe rail.

 

For standard cargo: Secure contracts now before June peak surcharges; consider less congested ports like Xiamen.

 

Shipping Rates Surge as US-China Tariffs Drop

 


 

 

2. EU’s New €2/Parcel Fee Targets E-Commerce

 

 

  • A proposed €2 fee per small parcel entering the EU (with potential removal of the €150 exemption) will disproportionately affect cross-border sellers.

 

  • This mirrors France’s earlier push for "fair competition" fees.

 

 

Actionable Advice:

 

  • Consolidate shipments to reduce per-unit costs.

  • Negotiate bulk discounts with 3PLs like Cainiao (1,200 overseas warehouses enable 85% SE Asia next-day delivery).

 

 

EU Imposes €2 Fee per Parcel

 


 

 

3. Red Sea & US Port Disruptions Escalate

 

 

  • Houthi threats to block Israel’s Haifa Port and US East Coast congestion (with 130+ ships queued) are delaying Mediterranean and trans-Pacific routes.

 

  • The US plans 100% tariffs on Chinese STS cranes could further raise port costs by 30%.

 

 

Actionable Advice:

 

  • Reroute Haifa-bound cargo via Dubai/Oman.

 

  • Monitor US port backups; prioritize West Coast entries if East Coast delays worsen.

 

Red Sea & US Port Disruptions Escalate

 

 

 


 

 

4. Green Logistics Mandates Accelerate

 

 

  • China’s June 1 ban on non-degradable packaging (90% recyclable box target) and Beijing’s heavy-truck restrictions highlight tightening regulations.

 

Actionable Advice:

 

  • Audit packaging compliance; switch to certified recyclable materials.

 

  • Use Beijing’s digital truck-permit system to avoid delays.

 

 

Green Logistics Mandates Accelerate

 

 


 

Regional Highlights:

 

 

  • Vietnam-China Road: Same-day delivery now operational for agile supply chains.

 

  • ASEAN Focus: Xiamen’s direct Vietnam durian route cut transit time 50% (1,294+ tons shipped).

 

Need tailored solutions? Reply with your shipment details for a priority review.

 

 


 

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Wishing You Have a Happy Trade!

 

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