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Air Freight vs Ocean Freight: Risk Comparison

Selecting the optimal shipping mode between air freight and ocean freight requires a comprehensive understanding of risk factors that extend far beyond simple cost and speed comparisons. This authoritative guide provides an in-depth analysis of transit risks, cargo damage statistics, security considerations, and insurance implications for both shipping methods.

Container Shipping Insurance: What You Need to Know

This comprehensive guide reveals why most cargo isn't automatically insured during ocean transport and how a $280 carrier liability won't cover your $100,000 shipment. Learn about all-risk vs named perils coverage, real premium costs (0.3-0.8% of value), filing claims correctly, avoiding rejection reasons like improper packaging, and protecting against hidden costs like general average. Includes claim timelines, documentation requirements, and expert tips from 25+ years protecting shipments.

Bolaven Enters South China Sea Sep 27 – Beat the 8-Day National-Day Shutdown, Book Cargo Early with Sunny Worldwide Logistics

The 20th tropical cyclone of 2025, Typhoon Bolaven, spun up on 24 Sep and is forecast to enter the eastern South China Sea by 27 Sep. With China’s eight-day National-Day holiday (1-8 Oct) shutting down factories, banks and port counters, shippers must move cargoes before 30 Sep to avoid blank sailings and terminal backlogs. Sunny Worldwide Logistics (HMKD) has locked early-October space on MSC, COSCO, ZIM and CMA loops ex-South/East China and offers cut-off reminders, reefer monitoring and force-majeure insurance. Contact: [email protected] | Mobile/WhatsApp: +86 135 3425 6328.

Super Typhoon “Huarika” Shuts Shenzhen Terminals from 22 Sep – SCT/CCT/MCT Halts Gate Ops

China’s 18th typhoon of 2025, Super Typhoon Huarika (17-level gusts > 60 m/s), will strike Guangdong waters 23-25 Sep. Shekou Container Terminals (SCT, CCT, MCT) have activated their typhoon emergency plan and will suspend all gate-in/out services at 00:00, 22 Sep until further notice. Vessel berths, barge feeders and export haulage are expected to lose 2-4 operating days, pushing pre-Golden-Week sailings into October. Sunnia Logistics (HMKD) holds pre-protected space on MSC, COSCO, ZIM and CMA CGM loops ex-Shekou/Yantian and urges shippers to advance cargo to the port before 21 Sep 18:00 or switch to alternative hubs. Bookings: [email protected] | Mobile/WhatsApp: +86 135 3425 6328.

MSC axes TP9 string after Synergy Keelung 539E sailed Xiamen

On 23 September the 13,000-TEU MSC Synergy Keelung (voyage 539E) departed Xiamen and signalled that it will terminate the entire TP9 string with immediate effect, leaving shippers scrambling for October space ahead of Golden Week. Sunnia Logistics (HMKD) has secured emergency allotments on MSC’s TP3, Maersk’s TP8 and COSCO’s AAC, and offers priority loading for e-commerce, perishables and project cargo. Contact: [email protected] | Mobile/WhatsApp: +86 135 3425 6328.

Qatar Airways & China Southern Boost Beijing-Doha Flights Before Golden Week – Peak-Season Cargo Slots Open

With China’s National Day-Golden Week travel surge only days away, Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines announced a rapid expansion of their Beijing-Doha codeshare. From 25 September the carriers will jointly operate 11 weekly passenger flights—up from 7—creating an extra 160 tonnes of lower-deck cargo capacity each direction. Sunnia Logistics (HMKD) has locked in allotment on both carriers and offers priority uplift for e-commerce, fresh produce and project parts ex-PEK/PKX to DOH and beyond to the GCC, Europe & Africa during the holiday rush. Bookings: [email protected] | Mobile/WeChat/WhatsApp: +86 135 3425 6328.

ZIM Mississippi Cargo Collapse at Long Beach: Our Containers Safely Released, Highlights Need for Insurance & Trusted Forwarders

On 15 Sept 2025 the ZIM Mississippi (IMO 9617226) suffered a stack-3 container collapse while discharging at Long Beach Pier G. Dozens of boxes hit the deck and terminal pavement, causing terminal closure for 14 hours. All of our company’s containers were located outside the affected bay and were released on schedule at 08:00 local time. Although such accidents cannot be forecast, the incident underlines the value of all-risk cargo insurance and an experienced freight forwarder to minimise disruption and handle post-event claims.

Breaking: Container Collapse at LA Port Threatens Holiday E-commerce Deliveries

A catastrophic container stacking collapse at the Port of Los Angeles has sent 67 shipping containers into the harbor, disrupting critical holiday inventory shipments. The incident involving ZIM's premium e-commerce route threatens to delay thousands of packages containing electronics, clothing, and home goods destined for American consumers during the peak shopping season.