China

 
23 May 2013
Yusen Logistics has expanded its direct less-than-containerload services by adding two new routes to its network...
World Container Index rates to Shanghai. Source: World Container Index
 
23 May 2013
Backhaul rates from northern Europe and the U.S. West Coast continued to dip this week, according to the latest release of the World Container Index.
 
23 May 2013
Yang Ming Marine Transport, Evergreen Line, Pacific International Lines and Sinotrans will launch a joint China-Australia-Taiwan service on June 7.
 
21 May 2013
India and China have signed three memorandums of understanding regarding buffalo meat, fisheries and pharmaceuticals, as well as one agreement on feed and feed ingredients...
 
21 May 2013
Polar Air Cargo plans to upgrade its 767 intra-Asia services and 747 trans-Pacific services, starting in early June.
Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week of May 17, 2013. Source: Shanghai Shipping Exchange
 
17 May 2013
Shanghai Containerized Freight Index spot rates for U.S.-bound trade lanes slightly increased in the week of May 17, following five weeks of declines.
World Container Index rates to Shanghai. Source: World Container Index
 
17 May 2013
Backhaul rates from Los Angeles to Shanghai saw a 7.6 percent increase in the week of May 16, according to the latest release of the World Container Index.
 
15 May 2013
Cathay Pacific Airways reported that Cathay Pacific and Dragonair combined carried 123,805 metric tons of cargo and mail in April, falling 0.6 percent compared with April 2012.
 
15 May 2013
The European Commission is warning China that it is ready to begin antidumping investigations and subsequently levy sanctions against Chinese telecom equipment makers...
Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week of May 10, 2013. Source: Shanghai Shipping Exchange
 
10 May 2013
Shanghai Containerized Freight Index spot rates for U.S.-bound trade lanes fell further in the week of May 10, with West Coast-bound rates falling below $2,000 per 40-foot container for the first time since March 2012.