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Official announcement! The resumption date for Red Sea shipping has been set: the voyage will begin on January 15.

According to the latest information from Huijetong: CMA CGM has announced that, starting January 15 of next year, its INDAMEX route between India, the Middle East, and the U.S. East Coast will once again use the Suez Canal route—effectively resuming navigation through the Red Sea.

With the resumption of Red Sea shipping, global container capacity overcapacity could reach as high as 15% next year.

Recently, a minor hiccup arose in the industry regarding the resumption of Red Sea shipping: Following a joint press conference with Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc, the Suez Canal Authority announced that Maersk would resume sailing between the Red Sea and the Suez Canal starting from early December this year. However, Maersk subsequently “debunked” the announcement, stating, “The company has not yet finalized a specific date for resuming navigation through the Suez Canal.”

Starting at $3,000 per container! A sky-high fine from ONE is sounding an alarm—compliance declarations for ocean shipping must be handled this way!

In mid-November, the ONE vessel "ONE Henry Hudson" suddenly caught fire at the Port of Los Angeles, prompting the shipping company to declare a general average. On December 1, ONE swiftly followed up with new regulations: effective January 1, 2026, misdeclared cargo will incur a minimum fine of US$3,000 per container, while mandatory corrections for dangerous goods could result in fines as high as US$30,000 per container.

Dry Goods on the Export Process for Class 3 Dangerous Goods

Dangerous goods are classified into a total of 9 categories, with flammable liquids falling under Category 3. Common examples include alcohol, paints, coatings, resin solvents, gasoline, diesel fuel, and more. Today, we’ll provide a detailed explanation of an export case involving UN1268 lighter fuel—covering everything from booking shipments, obtaining the dangerous goods packaging certificate, to crucial tips for customs declaration and inspection. This comprehensive guide will ensure you avoid unnecessary detours and pitfalls along the way.

Shekou Customs uncovers underreporting of cross-border e-commerce fireworks and firecrackers, seizing 48.5 tons of hazardous materials.

Recently, Shekou Customs discovered during inspections of two shipments—declared as "tableware" and "hinges, handles, and screws," respectively, under the cross-border e-commerce mode—that neither batch had actually been exported. Instead, the containers were found to be entirely filled with fireworks and firecrackers, raising suspicions of evading customs supervision.

The new Maritime Code passed: Shippers now bear the costs and risks associated with cargo left unclaimed at the discharge port! General average losses are reduced! Electronic bills of lading are now legally recognized!

On October 28, the newly revised "Maritime Law of the People's Republic of China" was officially adopted and will come into effect on May 1, 2026.

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