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Stay informed on the latest shipping and logistics news, legal regulations, business strategies, and more with Wakool Weekly.
![[Logistics Update] Major courier companies raise prices; Amazon warehouses face severe congestion; outlook for U.S. holiday season spending.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_d43e0c05992e4e5ebea55f791b675a0c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_244,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_d43e0c05992e4e5ebea55f791b675a0c~mv2.png)
![[Logistics Update] Nov 1st: Rate hike on South America route; US East Coast congestion leads to carrier suspensions; trends in US overseas warehouse growth.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_71f47f176e3241e4b1f21fc584ebe267~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_276,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_71f47f176e3241e4b1f21fc584ebe267~mv2.png)
![[Logistics Update] Export Volume from Asia to the U.S. Increases 17% in Q3; Amazon Layoffs; Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales Expected to Reach $75 Billion](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_82b875b1a6bb4eb097a08b153f657caf~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_276,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_82b875b1a6bb4eb097a08b153f657caf~mv2.png)
Wakool Transport
Oct 20, 2024
![[U.S. Customs Clearance Update] CBP Tightens Import Ownership Scrutiny as a Long-Term Trend](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_b2f4958a6b394284ae371d2f8155e207~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_272,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_b2f4958a6b394284ae371d2f8155e207~mv2.png)
Wakool Transport
Oct 13, 2024
![[Logistics Update] Strike Hits the Pause Button! Wage Issues Resolved, Is Automation Avoidable?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_5c841a0bf1a74e05993dca72a3dac3c8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_272,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_5c841a0bf1a74e05993dca72a3dac3c8~mv2.png)
![[Logistics Update] Shipping Stocks Plummet, U.S. CBP Intensifies Import Clearance Scrutiny, Maersk Implements PSS Fee](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_d763ff4052264256be67875fed03bd73~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_364,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_d763ff4052264256be67875fed03bd73~mv2.png)
![[Logistics Update] Major Carriers Impose Surcharges Up to $4,000 Due to East Coast Strike; Why 2024 Is a Tough Year for U.S. Sellers](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_b09e34e2b8174f1c8f3d02c382d8ac4d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_b09e34e2b8174f1c8f3d02c382d8ac4d~mv2.png)
Wakool Transport
Oct 6, 2024
![[Logistics Update] FMC Strengthens Port Oversight, Maersk Market Forecast, and FedEx Price Hike Response](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_e636799485f6429ab57fec3176d830fd~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_e636799485f6429ab57fec3176d830fd~mv2.png)
![[Logistics Update] U.S. Freight Rates Drop and Volume Analysis; Carriers Enhance Deep Inland Services; Surge in Chinese Sellers on TikTok Post-Biden Withdrawal](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_8928ba7d0ebb4e92a90b8d4e87015474~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_8928ba7d0ebb4e92a90b8d4e87015474~mv2.png)
![[U.S. Regulations] Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rates and Significantly Increases Tariffs on Chinese Products: Impacts on China’s Export Chain](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_acd765ea7b6e494bb5c2df1b0d447eaf~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_276,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_acd765ea7b6e494bb5c2df1b0d447eaf~mv2.png)
![[Logistics Update] FMC Approves “Twin Stars” Collaboration; Global Shipping Alliances Restructure for 2025; Challenges and Opportunities for Logistics Providers](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_c7042a21889046feb16c0b63c97530a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_c7042a21889046feb16c0b63c97530a0~mv2.jpg)
![[Logistics Operations] Why Freight Forwarders Are Indispensable: Can Shippers Book Directly with Shipping Companies?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_53d5c3596f134d6c9be9b1cb264d3cb0~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_53d5c3596f134d6c9be9b1cb264d3cb0~mv2.webp)
![[Logistics Update] US West Coast Freight Rates Rise While Others Decline; New Amazon US Logistics Policy; US Announces 1.5-Fold Increase in Solar Cell Imports](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_f2d229ed3ce94cb4b2ff4b3ed326f9db~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_f2d229ed3ce94cb4b2ff4b3ed326f9db~mv2.jpg)
![[Logistics Tips] Optimizing Peak Season Strategy: Data Analysis, Logistics Communication, and Customer Service Preparation](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_24dda2eaf13f4839a1868e976ee38164~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_24dda2eaf13f4839a1868e976ee38164~mv2.webp)
![[Logistics Update] Freight Rate Fluctuations, FMC Rate Hike Reports by Shipping Lines; Amazon’s Updated Receiving Configuration Fees; Inventory Requirements for Amazon Fall Promotions](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_75ef2748e8c64f25bd9fef41f4376b97~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_416,h_276,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_75ef2748e8c64f25bd9fef41f4376b97~mv2.jpg)
![[Logistics Update] Chinese National Day Approaches; U.S. Route Suspension Plans and How to Mitigate Strike Risks; U.S. Consumer Confidence Index Rises; CMA CGM Launches First Trans-Pacific Route](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_f72aae44406d4f8ead156a67187e608d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_f72aae44406d4f8ead156a67187e608d~mv2.png)
![[US Regulations] Stricter CBP Rules for T86 Declarations](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_e64e44ff5b544430aa732818bd4de2c5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_268,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_e64e44ff5b544430aa732818bd4de2c5~mv2.png)
![[Logistics Update] Shipping Companies Prioritize Supply Chain Resilience; U.S. Importers Boost Stockpiling; Opportunities and Challenges for Logistics Providers Amidst Return Surge](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_415ae889c4bc48708b65602f3942486b~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_415ae889c4bc48708b65602f3942486b~mv2.webp)
Wakool Transport
Aug 18, 2024
![[Logistics Update] August 9 Ningbo Port Container Ship Explosion: Can Damaged Goods Be Compensated?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_20388335a14c49a3aee17912ad00c72b~mv2.gif)
![[Logistics Update] U.S. Delays 301 Tariff Implementation; West Coast Freight Rates Rise in August; New Strike Threats in Canada’s West Coast and Railways – How to Respond](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_47e226115cbf4708b5bd36c6604cfd0c~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_252,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_47e226115cbf4708b5bd36c6604cfd0c~mv2.webp)
![[Logistics Update] Non-Alliance Carriers Compete for West Coast Routes as Rates Continue to Drop; UPS to Raise Surcharges in September and November; What Opportunities Lie Ahead for Logistics Provider](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_98814a3048884f77bd29ac19046db9a6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_416,h_284,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_98814a3048884f77bd29ac19046db9a6~mv2.jpg)
![[Logistics Update] U.S. Freight Rates Drop and Volume Analysis; Carriers Enhance Deep Inland Services; Surge in Chinese Sellers on TikTok Post-Biden Withdrawal](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_2efe797a9bc24985b5bee00235282b52~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_256,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_2efe797a9bc24985b5bee00235282b52~mv2.png)
Wakool Transport
Aug 4, 2024
![[U.S. Regulations] New FMC Rule to Take Effect—Shipping Lines’ “Unreasonable Booking” Final Rule Released](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_ad473e517be646678eefa212b2f8ee20~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_ad473e517be646678eefa212b2f8ee20~mv2.webp)
Wakool Transport
Jul 17, 2024
![[Logistics Update] Heightened Customs Scrutiny on Exports—Is Your Cargo Affected?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_14f8503a516b4217b2240d849f49d6f5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_416,h_272,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_14f8503a516b4217b2240d849f49d6f5~mv2.jpg)
Wakool Transport
Jul 17, 2024
![[Market Insight] Trump Attacked: How It Will Impact Chinese Cross-Border Trade Enterprises—Are You Prepared?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_d1b51677d85c464c84d3d2455f188072~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_276,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_d1b51677d85c464c84d3d2455f188072~mv2.webp)
Wakool Transport
Jul 14, 2024
![[Market Dynamics] Trans-Pacific Freight Rates Surpass $10,000 - When Will Prices Decrease?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_eebd85312fa3417781f83ed20d8b047f~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_eebd85312fa3417781f83ed20d8b047f~mv2.webp)
Wakool Transport
Jul 14, 2024
![[Logistics Update] Attention! New Amazon FBA Appointment Policy Effective July 1st](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_35bf8c6844734f078e2f2878f0b792d2~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_35bf8c6844734f078e2f2878f0b792d2~mv2.webp)
![[Press Release] Wakool Transport Shines at transport logistic China 2024 – Celebrating Overwhelming Success and Industry Recognition](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_ecb1db2b8ef14dbb8a209381088b6ca6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_ecb1db2b8ef14dbb8a209381088b6ca6~mv2.jpg)
Wakool Transport
Jul 7, 2024
![[Logistics Update] Pros and Cons of Amazon’s Fully Managed (Low-Price Mall) Launch](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_83b8d464db2248ceba6c485f76001ae1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_276,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_83b8d464db2248ceba6c485f76001ae1~mv2.png)
![[Logistics Update] How COSCO’s New Trans-Pacific Route Avoids Blank Sailings and Rolled Cargo Issues; Impact of May US Retail Data on Freight Rates](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_cddc5f0db7c542bdadfbf8e443348a8f~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_276,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_cddc5f0db7c542bdadfbf8e443348a8f~mv2.webp)
![[Market Insights] TikTok Removes $2 Million Entry Threshold, Welcoming a Surge of Sellers! Temu’s FCC Compliance Requirements in the US](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_48ca5febe64a4bb7be6426e818e490c9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_48ca5febe64a4bb7be6426e818e490c9~mv2.png)
![[Logistics Update] Warehouse Overflows and Rising Inspection Rates](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_ca09d56cf01a42e1a66def481e1bef45~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_280,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_ca09d56cf01a42e1a66def481e1bef45~mv2.webp)
Wakool Transport
Jun 23, 2024
![[U.S. Freight Trends] U.S. Freight Faces Bottoming Out with Upcoming Trailer Fee Surge](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_c71339a03f5c446f93584e5c087c41b8~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_276,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_c71339a03f5c446f93584e5c087c41b8~mv2.webp)
![[U.S. Port Dynamics] Rising Strike Risks at East Coast Ports: What’s the Impact? How Will Your Cargo be Affected?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_d641cedb04e44a7891b368fdfc0a0053~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_d641cedb04e44a7891b368fdfc0a0053~mv2.png)
![[Press Release] Wakool Transport Completes Preparations for transport logistic China 2024: Unveiling Booth Design and Extending Invitations](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_6cf0f0c8f71f481ca3c224706e9a8458~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_6cf0f0c8f71f481ca3c224706e9a8458~mv2.png)
![[Logistics Update] Logistics Competition Heats Up! Amazon's Drone Delivery Approved by FAA; Maersk Opens Largest Heavy-Duty Truck Charging Hub in Southern California; Manhattan Momentum 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_dd8c30ea60094bd6a5cae365b038b5c2~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_dd8c30ea60094bd6a5cae365b038b5c2~mv2.webp)
![[Logistics Update] July Freight Rates Surge; Port Congestion Intensifies; Shipping Capacity Shortage Expected Until October; SHEIN Semi-Fulfillment Officially Launches on US Site](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_556aa973864a49a294bef39b48dd40a3~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_556aa973864a49a294bef39b48dd40a3~mv2.webp)
Wakool Transport
Jun 11, 2024
![[U.S. Customs Update] U.S. Customs’ T86 Clearance Initiative Causes Thousands of Tons of Imported Goods to Be Held Up! Where Does This Leave E-commerce Sellers?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_12dd278921004d6ab50ebdae4fc73b3b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_12dd278921004d6ab50ebdae4fc73b3b~mv2.jpg)
![[Market Insights] Skyrocketing Shipping Rates: A Challenge for Freight Forwarders - Container Shortages, Overflowing Warehouses, Rejected Shipments, When Will Relief Arrive?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_9e19bbb90d194dc0ae48d524b57e572f~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_276,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_9e19bbb90d194dc0ae48d524b57e572f~mv2.webp)
Wakool Transport
Jun 2, 2024
![[Industry Insight] Certifications Required for Chinese Products Entering the U.S.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_bc7a343f1768444e9bc84c1f5fc49afd~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_260,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_bc7a343f1768444e9bc84c1f5fc49afd~mv2.webp)
![[American Truck Operations] Nationwide Strict Inspections and Delay in Timeliness; What are the Trailer Towing Fees in the United States?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_54f61a2f656e450789b0f104b56ab30d~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_276,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_54f61a2f656e450789b0f104b56ab30d~mv2.webp)
![[Artificial Intelligence] The Launch of GPT-4o: Redefining Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Cross-Border Logistics](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_54a6519974c54ea6ad0f21ffcd2c0a93~mv2.gif)
![[Logistics Update] Severe Overcrowding! Steepest Price Hikes on Europe-America Routes; Coping Measures for Canadian Strikes by Shipping Companies](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_45a90417fee94798b9b3fa911e9bb827~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_45a90417fee94798b9b3fa911e9bb827~mv2.webp)
Wakool Transport
May 19, 2024
![[Logistics Update] West Coast Port Cargo Surge and Rail Container Backlogs Highlighted](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_f9ff99ad5d5f4d68a577c875d4ae8a01~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_276,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_f9ff99ad5d5f4d68a577c875d4ae8a01~mv2.webp)
![[Logistics Update] Freight Rates Comparable to Pandemic Levels, Port Congestion, Container Purchase and Charter Resurgence; Baltimore Port Gradually Resumes Operations; First Trans-Pacific Cooperation](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_72115999f0aa4995afbcbc1e36214669~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_416,h_440,al_c,lg_1,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_72115999f0aa4995afbcbc1e36214669~mv2.webp)
![[Logistics Update] Surge in Costs! Two Major Shipping Arteries in Crisis – Freight Rates Skyrocket to 2.5 Times! How Cross-Border Logistics Providers Should Respond](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_e395a471c061415cb16534075e0fce26~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_416,h_236,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e9180a_e395a471c061415cb16534075e0fce26~mv2.png)
Wakool Transport
May 12, 2024
![[Logistics Update] Amazon’s Strict Inventory Policy and Its Impact: Are You Prepared?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9180a_37bd86ace6864f9d892d60346c989455~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_416,h_244,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/e9180a_37bd86ace6864f9d892d60346c989455~mv2.jpg)
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