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April 10, 2025: China increased tariffs on all US imports from 34% to 84% (effective immediately).
US response: The cumulative tariff rate on Chinese goods now stands at 145% (up from 125%).
Impact:
。 Amazon and other US buyers have canceled orders from Asian suppliers.
。 Cross-border sellers are shifting focus to Southeast Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
Diversify sourcing to avoid tariff-heavy markets (e.g., Vietnam, Mexico, EU).
Monitor US customs thresholds
April 10, 2025: The EU paused its planned 25% retaliatory tariffs on US goods for 90 days.
Conditions: The US must remove steel/aluminum tariffs within this period.
EU-US trade stability expected short-term—consider European suppliers for tariff-free alternatives.
Vietnam and the US agreed to start trade negotiations, potentially offering new supply chain opportunities.
Maersk & CMA CGM suspended US-Venezuela routes.
New Saudi shipping routes added to enhance Middle East connectivity.
Shanghai-US shipments declined sharply, leading to port congestion and rising costs.
Explore alternative ports (e.g., Malaysia, UAE) to bypass US-China bottlenecks.
Leverage third-country transshipment (e.g., Mexico, Canada) to mitigate tariffs.
Rail-Air-Truck Multimodal Expansion:
。 New China-Europe rail routes (e.g.,义乌→Uzbekistan via Xinjiang) reduce reliance on sea freight.
。 Automated customs clearance speeds up cross-border logistics.
Smart Logistics Growth:
。 JD Logistics’ Kashgar warehouse tripled daily orders, enabling same-day delivery in Xinjiang.
New road safety standards for dangerous cargo:
。 Triangle warning lights replaced with rectangular/diamond signs.
。 Stricter material and installation rules.
Anhui, Liaoning, Jiangxi cut highway fees for empty hazardous cargo trucks (up to 55% off).
Recommendation:
Verify compliance with updated hazardous material rules to avoid delays.
Optimize trucking routes to benefit from toll discounts.
✅ Diversify suppliers to mitigate US-China tariff risks (e.g., EU, Vietnam, Mexico).
✅ Shift to alternative shipping routes (rail, Middle East hubs) amid sea freight volatility.
✅ Monitor EU-US negotiations—potential for stable trade conditions in Q3 2025.
✅ Adopt smart logistics solutions (automated warehousing, multimodal transport) for cost efficiency.
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Stay informed—global trade shifts demand agile supply chains.
Client: A furniture exporter in Nansha, China, specializing in high-quality wooden chairs. Destination: MATADI, D.R. CONGO The client had a container load of beautifully crafted chairs ready for export. We coordinated the pickup from their warehouse i
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When it comes to shipping fragile and high-value items, precision and care are of utmost importance. Our international logistics team has extensive experience in handling such cargo. We use specialized packaging materials and techniques to ensure that fra
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