Blogs
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Peak Shipping Season Starts for Q4 2026, Tight Ocean Capacity Pushes up Freight Rates to US and Europe
The Q4 2026 global peak shipping season kicks off as merchants stock goods for Black Friday and Christmas. Trans‑Pacific ocean freight capacity remains tight with blank sailings carried out by carriers. Coupled with transit restrictions at Panama Canal, ocean rates for US lanes rise sharply. ...2026-09-07
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🚢Panama Canal Latest Announcement
Due to a sharp decrease in rainfall and the impact of El Niño, the canal water level is under pressure. From August 21st, the number of lock slots available for ships booking on or after September 4th will be reduced. ✅The number of lock slots available daily at the New Panama Locks has decreased to ...2026-08-25
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Latest International Logistics News (Late August 2026)
Ocean Freight: Sharp Rate Divergence, Peak‑Season Disruptions Trans‑Pacific rates keep climbing Spot rate for Shanghai‑US West Coast 40HQ stands at around USD 6,765; Shanghai‑US East Coast 40HQ hits approximately USD 9,700, surging 31% since late June. Shortage of empty containers, Panama Canal ...2026-08-22
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South Africa's 2026 combination of public holidays and consecutive holidays
January 1st (Thursday) New Year's DayMarch 21st (Saturday) Human Rights Day (No compensatory leave on Saturdays)April 3rd (Friday) Good FridayApril 6th (Monday) Family Day (Easter Monday)April 27th (Monday) Freedom DayMay 1st (Friday) Workers' DayJune 16th (Tuesday) Youth DayAugust 9th (Sunday) ...2026-08-08
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Official International Express Fuel Surcharge Aug 3-Aug 9 2026 | DHL 38.25%, UPS 46.25%, FedEx 45.5% Rate Details
Official weekly fuel surcharge rates for top 3 couriers effective Aug 3-Aug 9 2026. Clarify billing base, weekly adjustment rules, import & export route differences, accurate freight calculation reference for foreign trade exporters.2026-08-07
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International Logistics Trends H2 2026: Emerging Routes, Compliance & Peak Season Prep
Mid-year 2026 witnesses structural adjustments in global cross-border trade. While competition intensifies in Europe and North America, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Ghana (West Africa) and Mexico (Latin America) remain the key growth markets for Chinese manufacturers and cross-border merchants. ...2026-07-31
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Important Notice from Dapeng Customs Regarding Customs Declaration Regulations: The 0110 supervision method prohibits di
Dear Customer: Hello! When using the 0110 general trade declaration method, if the overseas consignee is directly entered as the Amazon platform entity, the system will trigger a key review by regulatory authorities, which can easily lead to order cancellation, customs return, and additional losses ...2026-07-27
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Notification of Changes to US Tariff Policy
The US's new Section 301 tariffs have taken effect, affecting 60 countries and regions. According to the latest announcement from US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the new tariffs under Section 301 (Section 301) will officially take effect on July 24, 2026 (00:01 Eastern Time). Goods ...2026-07-27
