The free container period allows cargo owners to use containers without charge. If the period is exceeded, fees apply. This period is typically 7 days but may be extended upon request to manage logistics effectively.
This article discusses the importance of containers and their common sizes, analyzes container coding rules, and highlights the differences between external and internal dimensions. It emphasizes the role of containers in logistics within international trade.
CMA CGM Group's Q2 2025 financial report indicates stable overall revenue amid geopolitical and trade uncertainties. While the maritime business faces challenges, growth in logistics and other sectors highlights the company's resilience and market opportunities.
This article provides a detailed analysis of the main additional costs in international container shipping, including fuel surcharges, currency devaluation surcharges, and more. It aims to help shippers better understand and manage their logistics expenses.
This article systematically analyzes maritime logistics from Mexico to China, exploring the transportation modes, pricing, time efficiency, and customs requirements. It aims to assist enterprises in optimizing their international trade processes and enhancing market competitiveness.
This article analyzes the importance of the Ship From Address within Amazon, highlighting how shipping addresses provided by Flexport can impact logistics efficiency and customer satisfaction. Specific recommendations for regional shipping addresses are also presented.
Regional transportation rates calculate freight costs based on the number of geographical areas goods pass through, impacting logistics expenses and decision-making for businesses. Understanding this concept helps optimize transportation strategies and enhance operational efficiency.
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has restarted pandemic-era diamond-level freight rates, raising prices to $8,000 (West Coast) and $10,000 (East Coast), reflecting the current tight capacity in the shipping market and rising demand. Industry insiders are concerned about further increases in freight rates, prompting importers to reassess their supply chain strategies.
The article explores the multiple challenges facing global supply chains in 2025, analyzing how factors such as geopolitics, trade policies, and climate change impact corporate operating strategies. Companies need to reassess their supply chain structures in a complex environment and seek flexible response mechanisms through digital transformation to ensure competitiveness and sustainable development.
The report "DHL Trade Growth Atlas" published by DPDHL Group and NYU Stern School of Business highlights ten major trends in global trade after the pandemic. It points out changes and opportunities in trade growth and supply chain configurations between emerging and developed economies, emphasizing the importance of open trade and international cooperation.
