The EU's €2-per-parcel fee has sparked a domino effect, with Japan (10% surcharge in 2026), UK, and Canada preparing similar measures.
Brazil/Vietnam/Mexico already imposed 20% hikes. These changes will raise costs by 30%+ for small-packet e-commerce, especially affecting Chinese sellers who dominated 91% of EU's 4.6B parcels in 2024.
For sellers shipping sub-$150 items, consider bulk consolidation via Cainiao's upgraded EU network (now 85% next-day delivery) or shift to emerging markets like Poland where e-commerce grows 20% annually.
A 90-day tariff pause triggered 277% more daily container bookings to the US, pushing rates up 32% (West Coast) and 22% (East Coast).
Carriers like Hapag-Lloyd added capacity, but June rates may jump another 62%. LA port warns of 13% June volume drop as tariff uncertainty persists.
Lock in rates now for Q3 shipments. For time-sensitive goods, use SF Express' new Liege air route (12-hour China-EU delivery) or China-Europe rail (65% volume increase).
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port: 307 routes now, including 131 BRI lanes (+9% YTD volume)
COSCO's US Southwest: New SEA-Yangpu-US rail link cuts costs 20-35%
Actionable Advice:
Redirect shipments through less congested ports like Guangzhou/Yangpu. For EU-bound goods, Poland's AliExpress-dominated market offers faster clearance.
Maersk Guangzhou: 16 routes handled 519K TEU (+30.6% YoY)
Audit parcel shipping costs - switch to DDP for EU/Japan
Pre-book Q3 US ocean freight by June 10
Test new routes:
。Air: SF Express' Liege flights
。 Sea: COSCO's Yangpu rail option
Monitor Brazil/Vietnam - rising fees may require local warehousing
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