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As a trusted international logistics provider specializing in the United States, Canada, and Europe, we are dedicated to optimizing your logistics operations. Our tailored solutions are designed to reduce costs, enhance transportation efficiency, and address unique supply chain challenges. By integrating your products with strategic corporate development plans, we deliver personalized logistics services that meet your specific requirements with precision and reliability.

13/10/2026

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“Open the market—or face countermeasures.” That is the message behind the European Parliament’s latest position on China...
09/10/2026

“Open the market—or face countermeasures.” That is the message behind the European Parliament’s latest position on China.

On October 7, 2026, the European Parliament adopted a recommendation calling for greater economic reciprocity and a proportionate EU response if China fails to improve market access for European businesses. The vote was 454 in favour, 86 against and 110 abstentions.

The move comes as EU trade officials hold high-level talks with Beijing over market access and the growing trade imbalance. However, the parliamentary recommendation does not itself impose new tariffs. Any specific trade measures would require further action through the relevant EU procedures.

What should importers watch?

📦 1. Tariff and trade-defense measures
Future developments could affect certain product categories through additional duties or other trade restrictions.

📋 2. Customs and product compliance
Correct HS/HTS classification, origin documentation and product-specific requirements remain essential when importing from China into Europe.

🚢 3. Total landed cost
Freight rates are only one part of the equation. Import duties, customs-related charges, compliance costs and final delivery can all affect your margins.

🌍 4. Supply-chain flexibility
Importers should monitor policy developments and prepare for possible changes without making sourcing decisions based on headlines alone.

The takeaway

EU–China trade relations are facing renewed pressure, but tougher political language does not automatically mean every Chinese product will face higher tariffs.

For European importers, the practical priority is to stay informed, verify the rules that apply to each product and calculate the full landed cost before placing an order.

TD Logistics supports businesses shipping from China to Europe with freight forwarding, cargo consolidation, customs coordination and door-to-door logistics solutions.

From China Factory to Front Door — We Handle It All.

The U.S. and China have agreed on reciprocal tariff reductions covering approximately $30 billion of imports from each s...
29/09/2026

The U.S. and China have agreed on reciprocal tariff reductions covering approximately $30 billion of imports from each side.

More than 90% of the products covered by the arrangement are expected to have the additional reciprocal tariffs removed and return to MFN tariff treatment, subject to each country's domestic procedures.

For U.S. importers, the covered Chinese products include categories such as:

• Toys
• Household appliances
• Kitchen & bathroom products
• Baby products
• Holiday & decorative products

For importers, this could change the landed cost calculation for affected products.

Lower duties can potentially mean:
→ Better margins
→ More competitive pricing
→ More room for larger orders
→ New opportunities for China sourcing

But the key point is: not every Chinese product is covered. Importers should check the exact HTS classification and applicable tariff treatment before making purchasing decisions.

📦 Bigger boxes don't always protect products.It sounds logical:More space = more protection.But in international shippin...
28/09/2026

📦 Bigger boxes don't always protect products.

It sounds logical:

More space = more protection.

But in international shipping, oversized packaging can sometimes create more risk, not less.

When a carton is much larger than the product inside:

• The product may move around during handling
• Empty space can increase impact forces
• Cartons may be easier to crush or deform when stacked
• More packaging volume means higher freight costs
• Fewer cartons may fit into a container or truck
• Oversized packages can create additional handling challenges

Good packaging isn't about using more material.

It's about using the right protection in the right amount.

A well-designed package should consider:

✅ Product shape and fragility
✅ Internal cushioning
✅ Carton strength
✅ Stacking conditions
✅ Pallet configuration
✅ Container utilization
✅ Handling during international transportation

The goal isn't to make the box bigger.

The goal is to make the packaging smarter.

Because you're not only shipping the product.

You're shipping the space around it.

🏭 A factory makes products.🚢 A supply chain delivers business.It's easy to think that international trade is simply:Orde...
24/09/2026

🏭 A factory makes products.

🚢 A supply chain delivers business.

It's easy to think that international trade is simply:

Order → Production → Shipping → Delivery

But a successful import operation is much more than manufacturing.

A factory can produce 10,000 units perfectly.

But if those products:

❌ Arrive too late
❌ Get damaged during transportation
❌ Face customs problems
❌ Cost too much to move
❌ Miss the selling season

Then production alone hasn't created a successful business outcome.

A real supply chain connects:

🏭 Production
📦 Packaging
🔍 Quality Control
🚢 Transportation
🛃 Customs Clearance
🏢 Warehousing
🚛 Final Delivery

And every link matters.

For example:

A supplier saves $0.20 per unit.

But poor packaging increases freight costs.

A factory finishes production on time.

But the shipment misses the planned sailing.

A low freight rate is negotiated.

But unexpected destination charges increase the final cost.

The product may be manufactured perfectly.

But the business still loses money.

That's why experienced importers don't look at purchasing, production, and logistics as separate activities.

They look at the entire supply chain.

Because the goal isn't simply to make a product.

The goal is to turn that product into revenue.

A factory makes products.

A supply chain delivers business.

Vietnam Says It Won’t Accept TransshipmentVietnam says its trade talks with the U.S. are very close to a deal — but it a...
22/09/2026

Vietnam Says It Won’t Accept Transshipment

Vietnam says its trade talks with the U.S. are very close to a deal — but it also made one thing clear: China+1 does not mean simply rerouting China-made goods through Vietnam.

For U.S. importers, country of origin matters.

Changing the shipping route, packaging, or paperwork does not automatically change origin.

Real supply-chain diversification requires genuine production, traceability, proper documentation, and compliance with rules of origin.

The future of China+1 is not about where goods ship from. It’s about where they are actually made.

> Holiday Notice from TD Logistics> Dear valued clients,Please note our holiday schedule for Mid-Autumn Festival & Natio...
20/09/2026

> Holiday Notice from TD Logistics
> Dear valued clients,

Please note our holiday schedule for Mid-Autumn Festival & National Day:
🔹 Sep 25 – Sep 27: Mid-Autumn Holiday (3 days)
🔹 Oct 1 – Oct 7: National Day Holiday (7 days)
Make-up work days: Sep 20 & Oct 10

Our office will be closed during the above period. Shipment & document processing will resume after holidays.
Kindly arrange your cargo in advance to prevent delays.
For emergency, please contact our emergency line: +86 13316457825

Thank you for your support!
TD Logistics

🚨 Market Rumor: China-U.S. Tariffs May Be Cut?There’s a new rumor circulating in the market:🇨🇳🇺🇸 China and the U.S. may ...
16/09/2026

🚨 Market Rumor: China-U.S. Tariffs May Be Cut?

There’s a new rumor circulating in the market:

🇨🇳🇺🇸 China and the U.S. may be discussing significant tariff reductions on certain energy and agricultural products.

Nothing has been officially confirmed yet.

But if the talks move forward, it could be an interesting signal for China-U.S. trade.

The focus reportedly includes areas where both sides have strong commercial interests, particularly:

🛢️ Energy
🌾 Agricultural products
📦 Other selected commodities

For importers and exporters, the key question isn't simply “Will tariffs go down?”

It's:

Which products?
How much?
And when?

For now, consider this market talk — not confirmed policy.

We'll keep watching. 👀

🚢 Freight Rate Update | Sep 15–30Ocean freight rates from China to North America continue to move higher in the second h...
15/09/2026

🚢 Freight Rate Update | Sep 15–30

Ocean freight rates from China to North America continue to move higher in the second half of September.

🇺🇸 U.S. Routes
• West Coast: $8,300/FEU ⬆️ $300
• East Coast: $11,700/FEU ⬆️ $300
• Gulf Coast: $11,700/FEU ⬆️ $300
• Mobile: $11,800/FEU ⬆️ $300

🇺🇸 Inland
• PS Chicago: $10,200/FEU
• PRR Chicago: $9,900/FEU
• VAN Chicago: $10,000/FEU

🇨🇦 Canada
• Vancouver / Prince Rupert: $8,300/FEU
• Montreal / Toronto via VAN/PRR: $10,000/FEU

📈 Compared with the first half of September, major routes have increased by another $300/FEU.

Rates have now risen steadily from the July correction, putting continued pressure on importers' landed costs.

Planning a shipment from China? Quote early and factor freight costs into your purchasing decisions.

📩 Contact TD Logistics for a route-specific quotation.

🇺🇸 Labor Day Holiday ReminderDear Customers and Partners,Labor Day in the United States will be observed on Monday, Sept...
07/09/2026

🇺🇸 Labor Day Holiday Reminder

Dear Customers and Partners,

Labor Day in the United States will be observed on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Please rest assured that our team will remain available as usual throughout the holiday, and we will continue to support your inquiries, bookings, and shipment arrangements.

However, some U.S. ports, terminals, warehouses, trucking companies, and other logistics service providers may operate on adjusted schedules during the holiday. As a result, pickup, customs clearance, delivery, and overall transit times may experience some delays.

If you have upcoming shipments, please feel free to contact us in advance. We will do our best to help you plan and coordinate your logistics smoothly.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

Wishing all our U.S. customers and partners a
Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

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