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EXTRANS GLOBAL - Weekly Logistics Operation Update - Week 41-2025

📌Weekly Logistics Highlights

 This week’s logistics landscape was shaped by regulatory responses and strategic expansions amid trade tensions. China’s carriers and ports moved to counter upcoming U.S. fees, while Hong Kong accelerated low-altitude logistics trials. Internationally, Amazon adjusted drone operations post-incident, and Vietnam saw surging transshipment demand—all keeping supply chains adaptive amid uncertainty.
 

China

Hong Kong, China

🔹 11 New Low-Altitude Logistics Pilots Launch (Oct 9):
Hong Kong rolled out 11 additional low-altitude economy regulatory sandbox projects on Oct 9, following 17 launched by late September . Among them, a drone food delivery service between Tsuen Wan and Ma Wan began trials, cutting 30-minute ferry/road trips to 8 minutes. The government also approved a medical drone route to Lamma Island, aiming to cover 80% of outlying islands with drone logistics by year-end.
🔹 Hong Kong Port Unveils RCEP Customs Platform (Oct 11):
To boost regional trade, Hong Kong Port launched a digital customs clearance platform for RCEP members on Oct 11. The system integrates blockchain for document verification, slashing clearance time from 8 hours to 90 minutes. Partner ports including Singapore and Bangkok will adopt the platform by Q1 2026, targeting a 25% rise in RCEP transshipment volume.
 

Shenzhen, China

🔹 UPS Expands Shenzhen-Sydney Air Freight (Oct 7):
UPS added two weekly Boeing 747 freighter flights between Shenzhen and Sydney on Oct 7 . Each flight carries 112 tons of cargo, focusing on healthcare supplies and automotive parts. The expansion cuts transit time to 8 hours, 40% faster than competitors, and is expected to boost Shenzhen’s Australia-bound air cargo volume by 30%.
🔹 Yantian Port Tests Carbon-Neutral Terminal Model (Oct 10):
Yantian Port launched a carbon-neutral terminal pilot on Oct 10, using 100% renewable energy and electric cranes. The model reduces carbon emissions by 720 tons weekly; if successful, it will be scaled to all terminals by 2027. The port also introduced a 15% fee discount for zero-emission vessels to drive adoption.
 

Guangzhou, China

🔹 Guangzhou Port Responds to U.S. Vessel Fees (Oct 8):
Ahead of U.S. port fees taking effect Oct 14 , Guangzhou Port announced a $20M subsidy for Chinese carriers on Oct 8. The fund offsets 30% of the initial $50-per-net-ton U.S. fee for vessels calling at the port. COSCO and China Shipping have already signed up, ensuring 12 weekly trans-Pacific sailings remain unchanged.
🔹 Guangzhou-Bangkok Rail-Sea Cargo Up 45% (Oct 9):
The Guangzhou-Bangkok rail-sea intermodal service saw 45% week-over-week growth, moving 1,200 tons of auto parts and electronics this week. To meet demand, the port added a third weekly rail departure to Beihai Port, cutting total transit time to 4.5 days.
 

Shanghai, China

🔹 COSCO Vows Stable Trans-Pacific Capacity (Oct 6):
COSCO reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining trans-Pacific service levels on Oct 6, despite upcoming U.S. port fees . The carrier will deploy 15 additional 8,500-TEU vessels by November, absorbing initial fees of $2.5M per voyage for large ships. Shanghai Port’s trans-Pacific throughput held steady at 180,000 TEUs this week, with no capacity cuts reported.
🔹 Yangshan Port Launches AI Cargo Risk Detection (Oct 11):
Yangshan Port implemented an AI-powered cargo risk detection system on Oct 11, using computer vision to scan containers for contraband. The system reduces manual inspection time by 80% and boosted detection accuracy to 98%. In its first day, it flagged 12 high-risk containers, preventing potential delays.
 

Tianjin, China

🔹 Tianjin-Moscow Rail Service Adds Auto Cargo (Oct 7):
Tianjin Port’s rail-sea service to Moscow began transporting new energy vehicles on Oct 7, with 50 electric cars shipped in the first batch. The route uses specialized car carriers and cuts delivery time to 16 days, 30% faster than sea transport. Local automakers including BYD have committed to 200 vehicles monthly.
🔹 Tianjin Port Handles Record LNG Exports (Oct 10):
Tianjin Port’s LNG terminal shipped a record 85,000 tons to South Korea on Oct 10. The terminal added a second berth last month, doubling capacity to 1.2 million tons annually. Asia-bound LNG exports from Tianjin are up 60% year-to-date, driven by regional energy demand.
 

Qingdao, China

🔹 Qingdao Port Launches South America West Coast Feeder (Oct 8):
Qingdao Port introduced a weekly feeder service to COSCO’s Chancay Port (Peru) on Oct 8 . The route connects Qingdao to South America’s west coast via Panama, carrying 2,000 TEUs weekly of home appliances and textiles. Transit time is 21 days, 15% shorter than traditional routes through Brazil.
🔹 Qingdao Airlines Boosts Seoul Cargo Flights (Oct 9): Qingdao Airlines added a third daily A321-200P2F freighter to Seoul on Oct 9. The flight carries 20 tons of cargo, with 65% being electronics components for Samsung. Weekly throughput on the route now hits 420 tons, up 28% from last month.
 

International

Vietnam

🔹 Ho Chi Minh Port Transshipment Surges 35% (Oct 7):
Ho Chi Minh’s Cat Lai Port handled 245,000 TEUs this week, with Chinese goods transshipped to the U.S. up 35% . Exporters are using Vietnam’s textile assembly to avoid U.S. tariffs, prompting the port to add two feeder services to Shanghai. Transshipment customs clearance is now completed in 2.5 hours, down from 4 hours.
🔹 VI Log 2025 Exhibition Kicks Off (Oct 10):
The Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition (VI Log 2025) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Oct 10 . Over 300 exhibitors showcased smart warehousing and cross-border logistics solutions. Vietnam Railways announced plans to add 10 weekly cross-border trains to China by 2026 during the event.
 

South Korea

🔹 Busan Port Adopts Hong Kong’s RCEP Customs Tech (Oct 11):
Busan Port signed an agreement to integrate Hong Kong’s RCEP digital customs platform on Oct 11. The move will align clearance processes with ASEAN ports, reducing transit time for Korean electronics exports by 30%. Full integration is set for March 2026.
🔹 Korean Air Adds Incheon-Sydney Cargo Flights (Oct 8):
Korean Air launched a twice-weekly cargo service between Incheon and Sydney on Oct 8, using Boeing 777 freighters. The flight carries 100 tons of semiconductors and auto parts, targeting Australia’s manufacturing sector. The airline expects 15% annual growth on the route.
 

United States

🔹 Amazon Resumes Arizona Drone Deliveries (Oct 7):
Amazon restarted drone deliveries in Tolleson, Arizona, on Oct 7 after a Oct 4 crash into a construction crane . The company added enhanced landscape inspections to detect obstacles and reduced flight altitude to 200 feet. Operations in Phoenix now serve 150,000 households, with no plans to delay West Coast expansion.
🔹 U.S. Tariffs Drive Air Cargo Shift (Oct 9):
U.S. tariffs on furniture and pharmaceuticals pushed 22% of high-value shipments from ocean to air freight this week. LAX Airport’s air cargo throughput rose 18% to 52,000 tons, with electronics and medical supplies leading growth. Carriers including FedEx added three weekly flights to Asia to meet demand.
 

Bangladesh

🔹 Chittagong Port Handles First EV Shipment (Oct 6):
Chittagong Port loaded its first shipment of 200 electric motorcycles to Europe on Oct 6. The port used its new Bay Terminal (operational since Sept 24) to cut loading time to 6 hours. Local manufacturers aim to export 5,000 EVs monthly via the terminal by 2026.
🔹 Bangladesh-India Rail Cargo Up 30% (Oct 10):
The Bangladesh-India cross-border rail service moved 900 tons of cement and textiles this week, a 30% increase. Bangladesh Railway added a second weekly train on Oct 10, reducing transit time to 12 hours. The two countries plan to extend the route to Nepal by December.
 

Myanmar

🔹 Yangon Port Expands Cold Chain for ASEAN (Oct 8): Y
angon Port added a 2,500㎡ cold storage warehouse on Oct 8, doubling its capacity to 400 tons. The facility stores seafood and rice bound for Thailand and Malaysia, cutting spoilage rates from 15% to 3%. The first shipment of 80 tons of white rice to Kuala Lumpur departed Oct 9.
🔹 Myanmar Airways Adds Singapore Cargo Flights (Oct 11):
Myanmar Airways International increased its Yangon-Singapore cargo service to daily flights on Oct 11. Using Airbus A321-200P2F freighters, the route now carries 35 tons of cargo daily, mostly agricultural exports and electronics imports. Weekly throughput is expected to hit 245 tons.
 

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