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Transworld Logistics Global Update | April 1, 2025

 

Urgent trade alert (Effective April 2)

 

 

  • Auto import tariffs increase: Passenger vehicles 27.5%, Commercial vehicles 50%

 

 

  • 25% secondary tariffs on Venezuelan oil may impact China-transshipped goods

 

Transworld Recommendation: Utilize our Mexico/Canada transshipment hubs to mitigate risks.

 


 

 

E-commerce logistics updates

 

 

1. Temu's New Subsidy Policy (Apr 1-Jun 30):

 

 

  • $0.3/order subsidy (40% decrease vs Q1)

 

 

  • Our Solution: Transworld consolidated shipping saves 35% vs platform logistics

 

 

2. Amazon's 2-Hour Price Lock (Testing):

 

  • Impacts: Inventory planning & promotion strategies

 

  • Pro Tip: Use our FBA prep services to accelerate turnover

 


 

Ocean Freight News

 

 

  • Transpacific spot rates up 800−800−1000 (Apr 1 GRI)

 

 

  • MSC cancels 6 Transpacific routes

 

 

  • Transworld Advantage: Guaranteed Q2 rates at 1800−1800−2000/FEU (book by Apr 5)

 

 


 

Regional highlights

 

 

  • Shanghai Port: Container rates rebound +12% WoW

 

 

  • EU-US Trade: Germany announces counter-tariffs

 

 

  • SEA E-commerce: Shopee's new SLS labels effective May 12

 

 


 

Critical deadlines

 

 

  • Amazon GEU3 closure: Apr 13-May 11

 

 

  • FBA meltable goods ban: Apr 15-Oct 15

 

 

  • Prime Day 1st inventory cutoff: June 9

 


 

Transworld  Solutions

 

 

  • Auto parts: Switch to Laredo cross-border trucking

 

 

  • Temu sellers: Join LAX-ONT consolidation program

 

 

  • FBA prep: $0.15/unit melt-proof packaging

 

 


 

Key Q1 Trends

 

 

  • 72% sellers multi-platform (vs 58% in 2024)

 

 

  • USPS backlog: 1.3M parcels

 

 

  • TikTok Shop launches FR/DE/IT sites

 

 

(Data sources: JOC/S&P Global/Amazon Seller Central)

 

 

Contact us today to get the quotation.

 

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