As of January 1, 2026, the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), widely known as the EU carbon border tax, has entered the substantive collection phase.
“What exactly are Demurrage and Detention charges on my shipping invoice?” “Why does keeping a container at the port for just a few extra days cost me a fortune?”
In international trade, cargo rejection—when a buyer refuses to accept goods after arrival at the destination port—is a nightmare for exporters, threatening payment collection and causing substantial direct/indirect losses that can harm SMEs.
According to official statements from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and reports from various maritime media outlets, a large container vessel owned by Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) encountered extreme weather conditions while traversing the North Pacific Ocean, resulting in the loss of approximately 57 containers overboard.
Recently, escalating conflicts between the US and Iran, coupled with surging international energy prices, have caused significant fluctuations in the global shipping market.
According to multiple official media reports, the geopolitical situation in the Middle East has escalated sharply recently, directly affecting major global shipping lanes.
According to consolidated reports from multiple industry media and logistics platforms on February 11, 2026, severe congestion has engulfed China’s key foreign trade ports—including Shanghai, Ningbo, Yantian, Shekou, and Nansha—during the pre-Chinese New Year shipment peak.