The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the imposition of tariffs reaching up to 3,521% on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian countries: Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. This decision follows a year-long investigation into allegations that Chinese manufacturers were circumventing existing tariffs by routing their products through these
As of May 2, 2025, the U.S. officially began imposing tariffs on small parcels from China, including low-value packages (under $800) from platforms like Taobao, Temu, and AliExpress. This marks a major policy shift—and a potential shakeup for both casual shoppers and online resellers in the U.S. The Big Question:
When requesting a shipping quote, many customers often ask: "Why do I need to provide so much detail just to get a price?" It’s a fair question—and the answer is simple: because no two shipments are the same. To give you an accurate and efficient logistics solution, freight forwarders must
In the world of global e-commerce, returns are often considered a standard part of the shopping experience. However, if you've ever tried to return a product purchased from a Chinese seller, you may have noticed a trend: sellers rarely ask you to send the item back. Instead, they offer refunds
The U.S. government’s recent decision to impose new fees on Chinese-built vessels marks a significant escalation in the ongoing trade and industrial rivalry between the world’s two largest economies. According to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the action targets what it describes as “unreasonable and discriminatory practices”
On April 15, 2025, the global shipping industry witnessed a defining moment with the delivery of the "CMA CGM SEINE"—the world’s first and largest 24,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel—built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai. The ship’s massive scale, combined with cutting-edge green technology, makes it
Following the U.S. government's dramatic increase in tariffs—reaching as high as 145% on certain Chinese goods—China's export engine appears to be faltering. Data from the Chinese Ministry of Transport shows that the week following April 10 saw a 9.7% drop in cargo throughput across major ports, a sharp contrast to
As trade tensions between China and the United States escalated in 2019, many Chinese exporters found themselves searching for creative ways to bypass the increasing tariffs. One of the most commonly adopted strategies was transshipment—a practice of rerouting goods through third countries to obscure their true origin. While this method
