Mexico Proposes Up to 50% Tariffs on Chinese Imports Covering Nearly 1,400 Products
Breaking News: On September 9, the Mexican government submitted a new budget proposal that includes a sweeping tariff plan targeting imports from countries without free trade agreements with Mexico—most notably China and other Asian exporters. According to the proposal delivered to the Mexican Congress by President Claudia Sheinbaum, the government seeks approval to impose import […]
Trump Exempts Graphite, Tungsten, Uranium, and Gold from Tariffs While Adding Silicon Products to Tax List
U.S. Announces Major Tariff Adjustments On September 5 (Eastern Time), the White House released a statement confirming that President Donald Trump signed an executive order adjusting the scope of U.S. global import tariffs. The order exempts a range of products from the global tariff system, including gold, tungsten, uranium, and graphite, while adding silicon products […]
Common Container Abbreviations in International Shipping and Logistics
In international logistics and transportation, container abbreviations are widely used to simplify communication and documentation. Below are some of the most common container abbreviations and their meanings: 20GP / 40GP: Refers to 20-foot and 40-foot General Purpose containers. These are standard dry cargo containers, the most commonly used type for international sea freight. 20HC / […]
Fully Cellular Container Ships: The Backbone of Global Containerized Trade
Fully cellular container ships are specialized cargo vessels designed exclusively for transporting containers. Both the cargo hold and deck are purpose-built to accommodate containerized cargo. These ships feature grid-style cell guides and vertical rail systems within the holds to secure containers and allow for multi-level stacking. On deck, their flat structural design supports stacking up […]
Shipping Rate Surge Hits Europe and Mediterranean Routes – Carriers Announce Sharp Increases from June
The wave of freight rate hikes that began on the Trans-Pacific routes has now reached Europe and the Mediterranean. According to the latest updates from industry sources, several major shipping lines have officially announced significant rate increases for shipments from China to Europe and the Mediterranean, effective June 2025. These adjustments reflect a steep rise—up […]
