Sea freight congestion is really a headache, especially in the past two years, there have been dozens of ships queuing outside the port. But don't panic, we can still find some solutions. For example, when the West Coast ports are severely congested, you can change to the East Coast or South Coast ports. Although the freight is more expensive, it is better than having the goods stuck at sea.
The freight forwarding cycle of sea freight is long but stable, with large load capacity, many categories and low cost. The packaging needs to be moisture-proof and pressure-proof, the customs declaration process is complicated, and high professionalism is required of the freight forwarder.
Angola’s New Import Regulation: Vehicle-Related Goods Now Require ANTT Import Authorization
Recently, many well-known shipping companies, including MSC (Mediterranean Shipping), Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, etc., have successively announced their freight rate adjustment plans for June. The freight rate adjustment involves a wide range of areas, covering many important routes such as Europe and the Mediterranean, South America, Africa, and the Middle East.
Sea freight is the global economic artery and a field with high professional thresholds.
Sea freight rates can be high or low, so what factors affect sea freight rates? Here are 5 points to share with you, hoping to help you.