Tariff Shifts, Shipping Surges & New Routes

1. US Tariff Policy Shifts & Cross-Border Impacts

The US elimination of the $800 de minimis tax exemption for small parcels will force to restructure logistics, with many shifting to Southeast Asian warehouses.

Meanwhile, China reduced retaliatory tariffs on US goods from 34% to 10%, creating a 90-day window for strategic sourcing.

Actionable Advice:

For US-bound parcels under $800, consider splitting shipments to stay under individual item exemptions or use bonded warehouses.

Leverage the tariff pause to stockpile materials like ceramic/marble with lower duty costs.

he US elimination of the $800 de minimis tax exemption for small parcels

2. Ocean Freight Turbulence & New Routes

Trans-Pacific rates will jump $3k/FEU from June 1 due to US West Coast port congestion ( Yantian Port volumes +60%).

Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd’s new TP9 route (Xiamen-LA, 14-18 days) offers alternatives, while South America West Coast rates hit 50% premiums due to diverted capacity.

Actionable Advice:

Book China-US shipments before June 1 rate hikes. For South America, test COSCO’s new Brazil pulp ships (40% lower emissions) for heavy cargo like stone.

COSCO’s new Brazil pulp ships

3. Air Cargo & Tech-Driven Solutions

SF Express launched Ezhou-NY-Halifax flights, cutting China-East Coast transit to 18 hours.

Meanwhile, Prologis’ Shanghai tech lab will pilot AI/AGV systems (error rates now 0.0057%), benefiting high-value stone/ceramic logistics.

Actionable Advice:

For samples/urgent orders, use SF’s new air route. Request suppliers adopt Prologis’ smart packaging to reduce damage claims.

SF Express launched Ezhou-NY-Halifax flights

Immediate Steps:

1. Audit sub-$800 shipments for US tax exposure

2. Secure pre-June container rates

3. Trial TP9 route for West Coast deliveries

Sources: USTR, Maersk, SF Express (May 30, 2025)

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Tariff Shifts, Shipping Surges & New Routes

1. US Tariff Policy Shifts & Cross-Border Impacts

Actionable Advice:

For US-bound parcels under $800, consider splitting shipments to stay under individual item exemptions or use bonded warehouses.

Leverage the tariff pause to stockpile materials like ceramic/marble with lower duty costs.

2. Ocean Freight Turbulence & New Routes

Actionable Advice:

Book China-US shipments before June 1 rate hikes. For South America, test COSCO’s new Brazil pulp ships (40% lower emissions) for heavy cargo like stone.

3. Air Cargo & Tech-Driven Solutions

Actionable Advice:

For samples/urgent orders, use SF’s new air route. Request suppliers adopt Prologis’ smart packaging to reduce damage claims.

Immediate Steps:

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