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Recent wildfires in North America have not only threatened ecosystems and public safety but also delivered an unprecedented shock to the global supply chain. According to the latest reports, the extreme wildfire event in Jasper, Alberta, has caused significant personal and property losses. This event has also directly led to the suspension of Canadian National…

Major route operators plan to adjust shipping rates from Asia to the US West Coast in mid-August to respond to recent market fluctuations and offset the impact of previous adjustments. According to overseas media reports, starting from August 15, several shipping companies have announced an increase of $1,000 per 40ft container to curb the downward…

Significantly impacted by the increase in shipping capacity, the latest Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) released on the 19th dropped by 3.6%, falling to 3542.44 points. This marks the second consecutive week of decline, with the rate of decrease expanding. All four major long-haul routes to Europe and the United States experienced declines of over…

On the afternoon of the 21st Eastern Time, U.S. President Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and expressed his support for nominating Vice President Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate. As Western leaders grapple with the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, a more assertive China in Asia, and the rise of the…

According to the latest data from Alphaliner, MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) now holds over 20% of the global container shipping market capacity, setting a new record in the liner shipping industry. The company is just one “large vessel delivery” away from reaching the 6 million TEU milestone. As of July 3, MSC operates a fleet…

There has been a notable development in international sea freight rates. The rates for the European routes have seen a correction, ending the previous nine-week upward trend. The market is now focused on whether the European route rates have peaked. Meanwhile, freight rates for the Persian Gulf, West Africa, and South Africa routes have experienced…

Global shipping is once again facing surging freight rates, port congestion, and container shortages, tightening the nerves of the global supply chain! The COVID-19 pandemic once caused a supply chain disruption crisis, and now new challenges have suddenly arisen. Port congestion, soaring freight rates, along with the multiple impacts of geopolitical and climate factors, are…

Nowadays, there is a wide variety of cross-border e-commerce products available, making it increasingly difficult to choose among them. Linkway has therefore compiled a list of 11 best-selling products based on global consumer behavior, to assist cross-border sellers in product selection. In 2024, 12.7% of full-time employees in the US worked from home, while 28.2%…

According to the latest data from Alphaliner, the global container fleet has reached a milestone of 30 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) for the first time. This achievement is attributed to the significant delivery of new ships from Asian shipyards, setting a new record. This growth reflects the rapid development of the shipping industry and…

Frontline’s CEO, Lars Barstad, said on Wednesday that even if the Israel-Palestine conflict reaches a ceasefire, which could potentially end the threat of Houthi attacks on ships, shipping companies are unlikely to quickly resume routes in the Red Sea. Lars Barstad emphasized, “We are all hoping for a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict, but expecting…