A CMA CGM ship lost 44 containers overboard was an E-commerce express vessel from China to Europe.

A CMA CGM ship lost 44 containers overboard was an E-commerce express vessel from China to Europe.

On July 11, the official website of CMA CGM announced that one of its container ships, named CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, experienced a container overboard incident due to severe weather. Forty-four containers were lost overboard, and an additional thirty containers were damaged. It is worth noting that this route is frequently used for cross-border e-commerce…

It is necessary to buy international logistics insurance – the risk of piracy is increasing

It is necessary to buy international logistics insurance – the risk of piracy is increasing

In 2023, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the shipping industry has diminished, but the complex international political landscape and piracy activities continue to disrupt the operational ecosystem of the maritime sector. Recently, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) released its 2023 annual maritime security report. According to information from the piracy and armed robbery…

How to find freight forwarders to help ship from Alibaba to Amazon FBA?

How to find freight forwarders to help ship from Alibaba to Amazon FBA?

There are numerous freight forwarders available on the Alibaba platform. You can ask your supplier to refer a good freight forwarder to you. You can also find reliable freight forwarders online or check other marketplaces. You should try to get many freight forwarders so that you can screen them based on their experience shipping to…

Why is LINKWAY the best Alibaba freight forwarding company to Amazon FBA?

Why is LINKWAY the best Alibaba freight forwarding company to Amazon FBA?

LINKWAY FREIGHT remains one of the most reputable freight forwarders in China. Choosing freight forwarders with the necessary skills and knowledge for shipping goods from China to Amazon FBA more effectively will help you save time and money. We have offices in Jiangxi, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Shanghai, Dongguan, and Zhejiang. Regardless of where your supplier’s…

Upcoming Italian Port Strikes: Anticipate Significant Shipping Delays

Upcoming Italian Port Strikes: Anticipate Significant Shipping Delays

According to media reports, Italian union port workers plan to strike from 2 to 5 July, with protests scheduled across Italy from 1 to 7 July. Port services and shipping may be disrupted. Shippers with recent shipments to Italy should be aware of potential logistics delays. Despite six months of contract negotiations, Italy’s transport unions…

Fire Breaks Out at Antwerp Port, Dock Operations Halted

Fire Breaks Out at Antwerp Port, Dock Operations Halted

On the evening of 23rd June local time, a container fire incident occurred at the Port of Antwerp in Belgium. Operations at the container terminal were partially suspended as emergency services worked to eliminate the danger. As a precautionary measure, operations were halted for 12 hours and ships were evacuated. Currently, the terminal has resumed…

Two major European port warning will face delays

Two major European port warning will face delays

Since the strikes at the ports of Hamburg and Bremen, along with continued strikes at several smaller ports, the handling of containers has slowed significantly. This has resulted in long queues at the harbors, with large ships waiting to dock and unload their containers. Maersk emergency warning shipping schedule delayed In response, global shipping giant…

Many Amazon warehouses are overstocked, causing U.S. shipping rates to skyrocket
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Many Amazon warehouses are overstocked, causing U.S. shipping rates to skyrocket

Multiple Amazon warehouses are already overstocked, with long lines forming outside some of the most popular ones. During this critical period of slow seller deliveries and restocking, some employees have deliberately set fires in Amazon warehouses, further exacerbating the pressure on these facilities. As U.S. import volumes surge, shipping prices on U.S. routes are skyrocketing,…

MSC and ONE Vessels Attacked, Suffer Fire Damage

MSC and ONE Vessels Attacked, Suffer Fire Damage

Latest News on June 10: Yemeni Houthi Rebels Attack Two Vessels On June 9, local time, Yahya Saree, a spokesperson for the Yemeni Houthi rebels, announced on social media that they had attacked two commercial vessels for violating the ban on traveling to Israeli ports. The two vessels attacked were the Liberian-flagged container ship “MSC…

Port congestion! Maersk announces suspension of TP20 East Coast service!

Port congestion! Maersk announces suspension of TP20 East Coast service!

As the crisis in the Red Sea continues to escalate and demand keeps rising, the global capacity crunch is becoming increasingly severe, leading to significant rate hikes across multiple shipping routes. Companies are facing immense pressure due to the shortage of shipping space and containers. Currently, the tight supply situation for vessels and containers has…