Major International Logistics News (as of November 2025)-

Major International Logistics News (as of November 2025)

Time：2025-11-17| Author：Jieyue Logistics Group

Major International Logistics News (as of November 2025)

Category	Key Updates (English)	Key Details
Air Cargo	Ezhou Huahu Airport's 100th Cargo Route & New UK Service: Ezhou Huahu International Airport launched its 100th cargo route, "Ezhou–New York–Halifax," its first direct flight to Canada. SF Airlines also inaugurated a new "Ezhou–UK East Midlands" route, the airport's first direct freight service to the UK 5 6 .	Route: Ezhou–New York–Halifax (5th freedom route). Aircraft: B747-400F. Capacity: 110-ton payload. Cargo: Outbound - apparel, electronics, machinery; Return - seafood (e.g., Boston lobster), industrial goods 5 .
Ocean Freight	Significant Drop in China-US Container Volume: Since the announcement of new high tariffs in April, container shipping volume from China to the US has decreased sharply, with bookings falling 30-50%. Carriers are using smaller vessels and canceling sailings 1 .	Carriers like MSC and the Gemini Alliance (Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd) have significantly reduced container capacity on Asia-North America West Coast routes 1 .
Policy & Trade	U.S. Suspends Section 301 Investigation: The U.S. Trade Representative announced the suspension of the Section 301 investigation into China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for one year, effective November 10, 2025. Both sides also suspended related port fee countermeasures 6 7 .	This move is expected to reduce trade costs and uncertainties, potentially boosting logistics planning and bulk logistics trade between the two countries 7 .
Express Delivery	UPS and FedEx Announce Rate Hikes: Major U.S. parcel carriers UPS and FedEx have announced an average general rate increase of 5.9% for 2026 6 .	- UPS: Effective December 22, 2025. - FedEx: Effective January 5, 2026 6 .
Rail Freight	New China-ASEAN Rail Freight Link (from Handan): A new international rail freight service from Handan, Hebei province, to Hanoi, Vietnam, has significantly reduced transport time to about 7 days. Since its trial in May 2024, 22 trips have been made, and frequency is planned to increase 2 .	This channel enhances trade connectivity between the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and ASEAN countries, lowering logistics costs for regional businesses 2 .

In Summary

To recap the key developments:

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Air Cargo Expansion: China's Ezhou Huahu Airport is rapidly expanding its global network, particularly to North America and Europe

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Trade Policy Impact: High U.S. tariffs are significantly impacting container volumes from China, while the recent suspension of the Section 301 investigation may ease bilateral trade tensions

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Cost Adjustments: Logistics costs are adjusting, evidenced by announced rate increases from major express carriers

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Infrastructure Development: New rail links, like the one from Handan to Vietnam, are strengthening regional trade corridors within Asia

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