Official Premiere: WallTech Family | Season 1: Inside Shipping Companies | Part 1: How to Book for Special Cargos?

Several shipping companies have recently issued notices of rate increases, with this surge primarily concentrated in regions such as North America, Europe, and the Mediterranean. Certain routes have seen price increases nearing 70%.

This wave of collective rate adjustments is driven by ongoing Red Sea disruptions, active inventory restocking in the West, and the trans-Atlantic long-term contract season in April and May. Shipping companies are leveraging rate hikes to strengthen their bargaining power, resulting in a combined push for higher freight rates.

The intricate global landscape presents fresh challenges for international logistics while introducing significant uncertainties for freight forwarders.

Key questions arise for freight forwarders and shipping companies: 

• How can freight forwarders and shipping companies forge closer and more sustainable partnerships?

• What are the unique booking rules of each shipping company, and how can cargo space be secured efficiently?

• What specific regulations apply to booking hazardous or special goods with each carrier?

  
  

• Between spot bookings and long-term contracts, which offers greater advantages?

  
  

• With shipping companies increasingly embracing e-commerce, how should freight forwarders adapt?

• Amid the surge in exports of the “New Three,” how can freight forwarders seize the moment?

Despite the challenges, exceptional companies consistently emerge, carving paths that align with their unique growth trajectories through years of practical experience.

Pooling insights and sharing expertise is the key to solving industry challenges and collectively shaping its future—this philosophy gave rise to WallTech Family.

The series spans five seasons, each delving into critical topics in international logistics. Episodes are released monthly, with each edition comprising two parts.

The inaugural season, Inside Shipping Companies, has undergone meticulous planning over two months and officially debuts today.

Jianfeng Tao

Deputy General Manager, Ba-shi Yuexin

Gaoling Zhu

General Manager, Maritime Division, UBI Logistics

Ocean Network Express

Hapag-Lloyd

Emerging trends in multi-port services for freight forwarders

Capitalizing on the surge in new energy vehicle exports

Key differences between working in shipping companies vs. freight forwarding?

Perspectives on the 2M Alliance dissolution and Gemini Alliance formation

Freight rate trends for 2024

We welcome your thoughts on WallTech Family and any topics you wish to explore. Each comment will be carefully reviewed and considered for future episodes.

A heartfelt thank-you to all our guests and viewers

WallTech (China) Co., Ltd

Leading freight forwarding enterprises and loyal users of 

WallTech International Logistics Collaboration Management System 

for over a decade

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