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.
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.
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.
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).
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%.
Reroute Haifa-bound cargo via Dubai/Oman.
Monitor US port backups; prioritize West Coast entries if East Coast delays worsen.
China’s June 1 ban on non-degradable packaging (90% recyclable box target) and Beijing’s heavy-truck restrictions highlight tightening regulations.
Audit packaging compliance; switch to certified recyclable materials.
Use Beijing’s digital truck-permit system to avoid delays.
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).
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