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The East Coast Port Strike: Escalating Labor Disputes and Economic Ramifications
Beginning on October 1st , 14 major ports along the U.S. East Coast have been hit by a strike involving approximately 46,000 dockworkers,...
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Oct 3, 20243 min read
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Graig Shipping Ends Operations After Over a Century of Service: A Glorious Era in Maritime History Concludes
The British maritime company Graig Shipping, which has a history spanning 105 years, recently announced the complete cessation of its...
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Aug 20, 20242 min read
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The Evolving Landscape of Global Cross-Border E-commerce: Is the Era of Small Parcel Exemptions Coming to an End?
Since the beginning of this year, there has been growing momentum within the United States to lower the $800 de minimis threshold for...
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Aug 16, 20242 min read
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Port of Baltimore Fully Reopens: From Bridge Collapse to Resumption of Operations
On March 26, 2024, the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge resulted in six deaths and significantly impacted the Port of Baltimore....
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Jul 10, 20242 min read
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Hurricane Beryl Hits Texas Coast, Shutting Down Houston and Galveston Ports
On July 8, 2024, Hurricane Beryl made landfall along the Texas coast near Matagorda as a Category 1 hurricane, with wind speeds reaching...
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Jul 10, 20241 min read
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Logistics Industry Trends in 2024: Digital Transformation and Innovation
In 2024, the logistics industry is undergoing a comprehensive technological overhaul and strategic adjustments. Here are some key trends...
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Jun 26, 20242 min read
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Red Sea Shipping Crisis Escalates: Increased Costs and Delays in Global Logistics
The recent escalation of the Red Sea shipping crisis has had a profound impact on global logistics, leading to soaring costs and...
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Jun 25, 20242 min read
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Amazon Flex Drivers File Mass Arbitration: Misclassification as Independent Contractors
Recently, 15,867 Amazon Flex drivers filed for arbitration with the American Arbitration Association (AAA), accusing Amazon of...
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Jun 17, 20242 min read
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Maersk Announces Shutdown of Asia-East Coast TP20 Route
On Friday, May 31st, Maersk announced the closure of its Asia-East Coast TP20 route, citing the chain reaction from the current situation...
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Jun 3, 20241 min read
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Yemen Houthi Crisis: U.S. and U.K. Airstrikes and Shared Cargo Loss Responsibility
On May 31, 2024, Yahya Saree, the military spokesperson for Yemen's Houthi movement, announced that U.S. and U.K. airstrikes targeted...
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May 31, 20242 min read
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CMA CGM Container Ship Fire: Maritime Law and Industry Response to Shared Cargo Loss
On Monday, May 27, CMA CGM issued a notice to customers that one of its chartered large container ships, the "NORTHERN JUVENILE," with a...
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May 30, 20242 min read
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Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Suspend Red Sea Routes Amid Houthi Attacks, Heightening Maritime Security Crisis
Recently, global shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announced the suspension of all routes passing through the Red Sea. This move...
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May 28, 20242 min read
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The Booming Development and Policy Support of Cross-Border E-Commerce
In recent years, cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) has emerged as a new form of international trade, receiving substantial support from the...
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May 21, 20242 min read
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SHEIN's Semi-Fulfillment Model and Overseas Warehouse Layout: New Opportunities in Cross-Border E-commerce
With the introduction of SHEIN's semi-fulfillment model, the cross-border e-commerce sector has encountered new business opportunities....
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May 20, 20242 min read
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Challenges in the U.S. Aviation Sector: Southwest Airlines Faces Operational Pressure and Staff Adjustments
As the global aviation industry gradually recovers, one of America's largest budget carriers, Southwest Airlines, is facing significant...
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May 16, 20242 min read
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The U.S. Takes on China's Maritime Dominance with a New Trade Investigation
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) recently announced the initiation of a Section 301 investigation into China's maritime,...
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May 8, 20242 min read
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Impacts of Red Sea Tensions on Sino-American Shipping Operations
The recent tensions in the Red Sea have had a significant impact on global shipping, particularly affecting trade routes between China...
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May 6, 20242 min read
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Reshaping the global shipping landscape: China Ocean Shipping Group’s strategic merger
The creation of China Ocean Shipping Group Co., Ltd. is part of the Chinese government's strategic layout, through the merger of China...
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May 3, 20241 min read
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The U.S. Plans to Abolish the $800 Duty-Free Threshold: Challenges and Countermeasures
Recent news indicates that the U.S. may abolish the duty-free policy for cross-border goods valued under $800, a change that has drawn...
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May 1, 20242 min read
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FAK Services: Efficiency and Cost Optimization in Freight Forwarding
FAK, short for "Freight All Kinds," is a common service model in the freight forwarding industry, designed to transport a variety of...
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Apr 30, 20241 min read
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