Asia Pac Freight Report: May 2025

Asia Pac Freight Report: May 2025

Air freight Outlook US‑China air‑freight squeeze: Ongoing tariffs and the end of de minimis privileges have already triggered charter cancellations (late Apr–2 May) and more cuts by carriers CA, CK, CZ are likely, tightening an already scarce China‑to‑US capacity....
US Tariff Update

US Tariff Update

Happening Now President Donald Trump has announced new reciprocal tariffs on trade partners, with rates varying based on the trade deficit. Here’s a quick recap of the announcements from The White House. As of May 13th U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent has announced...
Controlling Customs Import Duty in Thailand

Controlling Customs Import Duty in Thailand

Importing goods into Thailand comes with various costs, and one of the most significant is import duty in Thailand. Businesses that trade internationally must understand how these duties are calculated and explore legal ways to reduce or defer them. Whether...
Diwali in India: Impact on Supply Chain

Diwali in India: Impact on Supply Chain

India is known for its rich culture and festivities, especially beginning in August till the end of the year. Celebrations such as Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra, Christmas, and the upcoming Diwali will result to businesses getting busier before major...
Shipping from India

Shipping from India

As more and more manufacturers have set up their manufacturing plants in India, it is expected to see an increase in the local production volume as many of the manufacturers from China have expanded to India. With this trend, we will see an increase of India exports...