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.
A cargo ship incident off Thailand’s coast led to the sinking of MV Sealloyd Arc near Phuket on February 7, 2026. The Royal Thai Navy rescue operation saved all 16 crew, but the maritime environmental damage includes a 4.5-mile oil slick and over 200 containers lost at sea. Investigation into the Andaman Sea shipping hazard continues.
When seafood crosses oceans or continents, its quality hinges on one critical factor: maintaining species-specific temperature ranges throughout the entire journey.
Recently, the Chinese Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration jointly issued the "Notice on Adjusting the Export Tax Rebate Rates for Photovoltaic Products and Battery Products," clarifying that China will adjust the value-added tax (VAT) export tax rebate policy for photovoltaic (PV) products and battery products, effective April 1, 2026.
Major port strikes disrupt global shipping. A coordinated 24-hour Mediterranean port strike on February 6 over political protests coincides with an ongoing labor strike at Chittagong Port, Bangladesh, causing severe supply chain delays.