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Large container ship sailing on open ocean, illustrating shifting Asia–Europe and Gulf routings in October 2026
FEATUREDINDUSTRY NEWS
№ 01 / Featured
October 18, 20268 min read

Shipping Market Update October 2026: Hormuz Shuts Again, Suez Passes 50%, Asia–Europe Rates Turn

The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed again after the summer ceasefire collapsed, while Suez Canal container traffic has climbed past half of pre-crisis levels for the first time. Here is what mid-October rates, carrier FAK hikes and Q4 capacity mean for China-origin cargo.

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Large cargo ship sailing alone in open ocean, illustrating long-haul Cape of Good Hope diversions during the 2026 Middle East shipping crisis
INDUSTRY NEWS
№ 02
July 7, 20268 min read

Middle East Shipping Update July 2026: Hormuz at 32%, Red Sea Still Rerouted

Strait of Hormuz transits are running at 32% of pre-crisis volume and Cape routing remains the Asia–Europe default. Here is the July 2026 cost stack, lane impact, and mitigation playbook for China-origin cargo.

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Shipping containers stacked high at a busy container port, awaiting customs clearance and final delivery
SHIPPING GUIDE
№ 03
July 4, 20268 min read

DDP vs DDU Shipping From China: Which Incoterm Should You Use?

DDP means the seller pays duty, VAT, and clearance; DDU (now DAP) leaves them with the buyer. Full cost comparison, risk breakdown, and a decision framework for China imports.

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Aerial view of a container ship and terminal at the Port of Los Angeles
INDUSTRY NEWS
№ 04
July 3, 20267 min read

Trans-Pacific Peak Season: China–US Rate Outlook for Q3 2026 as July GRIs Land

Carriers have filed July General Rate Increases on the China–US lane just as retail restocking accelerates into the back-to-school and holiday build. Here is where China–North America spot rates sit, what is moving them, and how shippers hold landed cost down through Q3.

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Shipping containers stacked high at a busy container port
INDUSTRY NEWS
№ 05
June 4, 20266 min read

Asia–Europe Rates Climb as Early Peak Season Arrives in June 2026

Spot rates on the China–Europe lane are rising weeks ahead of schedule as front-loaded cargo and fresh FAK increases pull peak season forward. Here is what is moving rates and how shippers can hold landed cost down.

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Heavy-industry scene at a steelworks with stacks venting steam and emission monitoring ducts above casting operations during a daytime shift.
INDUSTRY NEWS
№ 06
May 3, 20267 min read

CBAM at 4 Months: Q1 2026 Cost Reality for China–EU Freight

Four months into full enforcement, Chinese steel and aluminium exports face surcharges of €161/tonne and €643/tonne respectively — with Q1 2026 certificate prices averaging €74.80/tCO2. Shippers must now secure an Authorised CBAM Declarant and verified emissions data to avoid €100/tonne default penalties.

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Aerial view of a large cargo ship at sea representing global shipping routing under geopolitical pressure
INDUSTRY NEWS
№ 07
April 23, 20268 min read

Middle East Conflict and Global Shipping: Routing, Rates, and Risk in 2026

Regional tensions between Israel, Iran, and the wider Gulf have reshaped global freight networks. Red Sea avoidance is now structural, Strait of Hormuz risk is elevated, and shippers face longer transits, higher insurance, and firmer rates. Here is what the market looks like and what to do.

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