MotionTouch News: Shipping rates from China to Europe

Carriers have announced a planned rate increase from 1^st April in the region of USD 200-300 per 20ft FCL, and USD 400-600 per 40ft FCL. This is in contrast to the recent trend, which has seen rates steadily falling.

MotionTouch will continue to monitor the situation and advise clients accordingly.

Products in shipping containers

Shipping goods around the world involves a wide variety of temperature and humidity variation. Particularly the journeys across the equator. Shipping containers are exposed to all of the elements. The goods inside need to be able to withstand the wide ranges of conditions. This has implications for the way goods are packed and the type of container chosen. It is not unusual for us to ship some rubber and plastic products in refrigerated containers from china to the EU during the summer months. The following study is one of the most comprehensive yet into the range of conditions experienced inside a container. If anyone has any questions then please let MotionTouch know.