May 2025 Global Logistics Update: US-China Tariff Cuts, Amazon's Packaging Tech & Port Crisis

1. Critical Policy Updates

A. US-China Tariffs: 91% Canceled, 24% Suspended (May 13)

Impact:

。 $300B trade cost reduction for Mechanical and Electrical Products/Textile Products/Agricultural Products.

。 Hong Kong/Macau included as transit hubs

。 Warning: LA/Long Beach port activity ↓35-40% (May 11 data)

Actionable Tips:

。 Re-route: Shift US-bound cargo to East Coast/Gulf ports

。 Lock rates: Negotiate Q3 contracts now before volume rebounds

B. EU-US Trade War Escalates

Risk: €95B in potential tariffs (aircraft/autos/agriculture)

Contingency: Use Mediterranean ports (Piraeus, Valencia) for US-bound goods

US-China Tariffs

2. Technology & Infrastructure

A. Amazon's AI Packaging (Europe Launch)

Savings: 43% box weight reduction, optimized space utilization

Priority: Heavy/fragile items first (UK/DE/FR/IT/ES markets)

Recommendation:

Sellers: Audit FBA inventory for repackaging eligibility

3PLs: Partner with Amazon-certified packaging providers

B. Jitu's Northwest Hub (Gansu, China)

Capacity: 1.8M parcels/day covering甘/青/宁

Eurasia Focus: Ideal for cross-border e-commerce to CIS

Strategy:

Central Asia-bound: Consolidate at Lanzhou for rail/air connections

Amazon's AI Packaging

3. Operational Alerts

A. Hazardous Transport Insurance ↑¥400K

New Rule: ¥400K death/disability coverage (effective immediately)

Compliance Checklist:

Verify carrier insurance certificates

Update contracts with liability clauses

B. Shenzhen E-payment Fine (¥3.5M)

Lesson: Audit all payment processors' data security compliance

Operational Alerts

4. Regional Highlights

Region	Development	Opportunity
Guangdong-HK	Port growth: Shenzhen +19.6% YoY	Priority berth bookings
Russia	Fuyuan port reopening (1,810T cargo)	Bulk commodity river transport
Brazil	TikTok Shop launch (fashion/beauty focus)	DDP shipping for 60% tax efficiency

5. Immediate Actions

✅ US Importers: Audit tariff codes for 91% eligible categories

✅ Amazon FBA: Request smart packaging trial for Q3 peak

✅ Hazmat Shippers: Renew insurance before June inspections

✅ Cross-border: Test Jitu's Gansu hub for Central Asia routes

Data Sources: Maersk Q2 Report, China Customs, EU Trade Commission (May 13, 2025)

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