COSCO Shipping Opens New Chinabrazil Trade Route

COSCO Shipping Opens New Chinabrazil Trade Route

COSCO Shipping has launched a weekly multipurpose route connecting major ports in China and Brazil. Leveraging the advantages of large pulp carriers, this route aims to meet the urgent shipping demands of customers on the east coast of South America, establishing a maritime fast track and promoting China-Brazil bilateral trade. The fastest transit time can reach 30 days. The service will improve the efficiency of transportation between the two countries.

11/03/2025 Logistics
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Dongguans Foreign Trade Jumps in Early 2025

Dongguans Foreign Trade Jumps in Early 2025

In the first two months of 2025, Dongguan's total foreign trade import and export value increased by 21.7% year-on-year, reaching 228.38 billion yuan. Import and export to ASEAN saw significant growth. Private enterprises were the main driving force behind the increase, with general trade accounting for more than half. Exports of high-tech products led the way, while traditional industries also maintained growth. This strong start for Dongguan's foreign trade is driven by both internal and external factors, indicating a positive trend in economic transformation and upgrading.

11/03/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Chinas Top Exports Dominate European Trade Market

Chinas Top Exports Dominate European Trade Market

This article provides an in-depth analysis of popular Chinese export goods to Europe, including industrial manufactured goods, agricultural products, textiles, electronics, and machinery equipment. It also offers practical tips for customs clearance when exporting to Europe. The importance of understanding market demands, improving product quality, and addressing trade challenges is emphasized. This aims to help Chinese enterprises better expand their presence in the European market.

11/03/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Cargo Plane Demand Rises Despite Trade Tariffs

Cargo Plane Demand Rises Despite Trade Tariffs

Despite tariff pressures, aviation consultancy Cirium forecasts continued growth in freighter demand. Looking back at the US-China trade war, freighter demand bucked the trend and increased, indicating that domestic consumption growth supports the air cargo market. Going forward, freighter operators need to be vigilant about risks such as insufficient cargo volume while seizing structural growth opportunities. The resilience of the air cargo market suggests ongoing demand for dedicated freighters, even amidst global economic uncertainties.

11/03/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Phnom Penh Port Emerges As Key Mekong Trade Hub

Phnom Penh Port Emerges As Key Mekong Trade Hub

Phnom Penh Port, a vital maritime hub in Cambodia, plays a crucial role in the Mekong River's logistics landscape due to its strategic location and improving operational capabilities. Through continuous infrastructure development and management optimization, the port's container throughput has steadily increased, injecting strong momentum into Cambodia's economic development. It serves as a key gateway for trade and contributes significantly to the country's connectivity within the region.

09/29/2025 Port Encyclopedia
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Key Customs Declaration Tips for Smooth International Shipping

Key Customs Declaration Tips for Smooth International Shipping

This paper delves into the declaration elements of international freight forwarding, encompassing classification, price, and document review elements. It emphasizes their significance in commodity classification, price assessment, and risk management. Mastering these elements enables businesses to achieve efficient and compliant customs clearance, avoiding unnecessary delays and losses. Understanding these core components is crucial for smooth international trade operations and minimizing potential complications with customs authorities.

09/26/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Logistics Sector Marks 14month Growth Streak in LMI

Logistics Sector Marks 14month Growth Streak in LMI

The latest Logistics Manager's Index (LMI) indicates that the US logistics industry has expanded for 14 consecutive months, signaling continued robust growth. Inventory expansion is accelerating, warehousing prices are rising, transportation capacity continues to expand, and transportation price increases are slowing down. Businesses need to pay attention to changes in trade policies, optimize inventory management, and improve supply chain efficiency to navigate the evolving landscape.

11/03/2025 Logistics
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Free Trade Zones Ease Barriers Boost Market Access

Free Trade Zones Ease Barriers Boost Market Access

This paper, through case study analysis, details how to leverage the entrepôt trade function of free trade zone bonded warehouses to help companies circumvent geopolitical risks and realize cross-border trade using a triangular trade model. It provides an in-depth analysis of the documents and procedures required for entrepôt trade and emphasizes the advantages of free trade zone bonded warehouses in improving customs clearance speed and reducing trade costs. This offers practical guidance for companies to expand into international markets.

08/21/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Fine Control of Inventory LCL Logistics Helps Businesses Balance Inventory Management

Fine Control of Inventory LCL Logistics Helps Businesses Balance Inventory Management

This article explores how LCL logistics helps businesses balance inventory management through five key advantages: precise control over shipping volumes, improved inventory turnover rates, enhanced flexibility and responsiveness, optimized costs, and support for just-in-time inventory management. By leveraging these advantages, companies can effectively respond to demand fluctuations, maximize resource utilization, and reduce overall operational costs, thereby gaining a competitive edge in a challenging market environment.

09/04/2023 Logistics
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Breaking the Inventory Bottleneck Collaborative Inventory Management for Supply Chain Optimization

Breaking the Inventory Bottleneck Collaborative Inventory Management for Supply Chain Optimization

Collaborative Inventory Management is an innovative strategy that effectively integrates upstream and downstream inventories in the supply chain, enhancing information transparency and cooperation efficiency, and significantly reducing inventory fluctuations and risks. This paper explores the core value, implementation conditions, and pros and cons of collaborative inventory management, revealing its importance in modern supply chain management.

07/23/2025 Warehousing
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