China Southern Airlines has launched a new cargo route from Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver and Toronto, operating three flights per week with the B777F freighter. This initiative significantly enhances the international cargo capacity from East China to Canada and promotes trade relations between China and Canada.
On June 25, 2025, China and Cuba launched their first regular international freight route, operating twice a week with a cargo capacity of 20 tons per trip. This new service significantly shortens the transportation time to within 24 hours, greatly facilitating trade development between the two countries.
This article explores a series of tools and frameworks introduced by the World Customs Organization to assist developing countries in enhancing customs capacity building. It emphasizes the importance of standardized diagnostics, data analysis capabilities, and performance measurement, aiming to facilitate the security and ease of international trade.
The China-US trade agreement has revitalized demand from China to the US, presenting new challenges to the supply chain. The reduction in empty vessel sailings has tightened capacity, potentially leading to shortages, delays, and price increases. Users will feel the impact during the upcoming peak season.
Recently, SF Express Same City launched a recruitment campaign for freight city agents to enhance four-wheeled transport capacity and meet merchant demands. The company offers unlimited order commissions and abundant resource support to assist partners' development. It also introduced favorable policies to help truck drivers achieve flexible employment.
Hai Phong Port, the main seaport in northern Vietnam, is undergoing modernization to meet the growing demand for maritime transport. The new Lach Huyen port plans to add several facilities to enhance its handling capacity, thereby consolidating its significant role in regional shipping and promoting trade and economic development.
Cape Galerao Port, located at the southeastern tip of Trinidad, serves as a city barge port with the capacity to accommodate vessels of up to 250,000 tons. Despite its strategic location, there are considerable operational limitations, including port entry requirements and supply shortages, which are noteworthy for maritime operators.
Surabaya Port is the second largest port in Indonesia, playing a significant role in Southeast Asia's foreign trade. Despite challenges such as political stability and channel depth, the port continues to develop, with plans for new dock construction to enhance throughput capacity and strengthen local economy and international connectivity.
Torrevieja, located in southeastern Spain, is an important port city with modern docking facilities and strong shipping capabilities. The port has a maximum draft of 8.84 meters and offers various services, with a daily loading and unloading capacity of 5,000 tons, making it an ideal hub for maritime trade.
Daya Mahs Port is set to expand its southern wharf by adding 350 meters of dock and heavy storage facilities to meet the demands of large infrastructure projects. This initiative aims to enhance the port's handling capacity and promote regional economic development, with planning permission expected by 2026.
