If you’re planning to ship cargo from China by air — now is the time to act. The market is once again under pressure: demand has surged, and there are hardly any free spots left on planes. And this isn’t just a seasonal spike — it’s the result of several key factors.
Exporting goods containing wood (pallets, boxes, packaging, etc.) requires mandatory phytosanitary inspection. In 2024–2025, customs control has become even stricter — now the absence of phytosanitary certificates can lead to cargo delays, fines, or even export bans.
Recent developments in the global logistics market require a more careful approach to shipment planning. If your business is connected with exports from China to the USA — be sure to read the news below.
On the night of September 15 to 16, 2024, a powerful hurricane hit the eastern coast of China. The megacity of Shanghai and neighboring provinces were in the eye of the typhoon. The Category 1 storm, with wind speeds of 151 km/h, became the strongest in the country in the last 75 years. Only Hurricane Gloria, which occurred back in 1949, could be compared to Bebinca.
Etsy is a platform where you can sell handmade items, creative materials, and vintage goods. Essentially, a business owner creates their online store here. Manufacturers have the opportunity to expand into the markets of Canada, the USA, and Europe, as these regions make up the platform's primary audience.
On July 30, DIFFreight celebrates a joyful event – the company's birthday. Four years ago, on July 30, 2020, our company was founded. Already on that day, we were confident that it would have a great and successful future. After all, the name DIFFreight, which stands for "Different Freight," meaning "logistics like no other," was chosen for a reason.
DiFFreight is constantly in the process of development, striving to meet the growing demands of the logistics services market and always be several steps ahead of its competitors. With this goal in mind, we are rapidly implementing innovative solutions that will optimize the company's internal processes and resources to enhance efficiency, productivity, and customer service levels.
In its daily work, DiFFreight Company makes every effort to make cooperation with clients as effective, productive, and convenient as possible. For this purpose, we constantly implement useful innovations in our activities that contribute not only to the development of our company but also to the logistics services market in general.
We have always understood the importance of holding corporate events to create an atmosphere of unity and mutual understanding in the team. However, we do not stop there and believe that maintaining connections among employees' families is the way to form a friendly and strong team. To this end, on May 27, 2024, on the eve of Children's Day, DiFFreight held a celebration for the children of our employees. Let's immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of this special, festive, and joyful day.
Did you know that some goods can be imported into the EU without paying duties? Today we're talking about duty-free tariff quotas and goods eligible for additional preferences.
A foreign trade contract is a special agreement between a supplier and a client from different countries regarding the exchange of goods/services to regulate trade relations. The contract defines the terms and rights of the parties involved.
There are a number of requirements, including international ones, that regulate the palletization of cargo.
Wooden pallets typically have top and bottom deck boards held together by three runners. Most are fastened with screws or nails. Wood is often heavy and easily breaks. This means that such pallets need to be replaced regularly. Wood is also a heavy material to clean. Additionally, the risk of contaminating wooden pallets means they are not ideal for transporting many types of cargo. When wood gets wet, it becomes a vulnerable breeding ground for bacteria, which can transfer to other contaminants.
Conventionally, containers can be divided into 2 types: standard sizes and non-standard sizes. The second item refers to containers between 45 and 53 feet in size. 20-foot and 40-foot containers are called standard. We will talk about them today.
The Chinese port complex of Shenzhen is rightfully considered one of the top ports in terms of development and cargo throughput. Moreover, for cargo recipients in Ukraine, this port, particularly the Shekou terminal from maritime service, is the closest to the port of Odessa, unlike the Guangzhou port, where containers arrive at the same Shekou terminal before heading to Ukraine, allowing for savings of transit time for our clients.
It has been two weeks since a new mechanism for insuring ships against war risks came into effect in Ukraine. It will significantly reduce the current insurance premiums for carriers exporting and importing to Ukraine by sea. The Ukrainian government adopted the relevant decision, which paves the way for cooperation with British reinsurance companies, on November 14, 2023. Here's what will change and what it will mean for charterers, operators and owners of ships.
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