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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.

🇺🇸 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! 🇺🇸

For years, the question was:“Will Vietnam replace China?”I think the better question is:“How will China and Vietnam work...
07/09/2026

For years, the question was:

“Will Vietnam replace China?”

I think the better question is:

“How will China and Vietnam work together in the next generation of global supply chains?”

The emerging model looks increasingly like:

China → Components & Materials → Vietnam → Manufacturing & Assembly → U.S.

China brings:

• Deep supplier networks
• Components & raw materials
• Machinery & industrial equipment
• Manufacturing scale

Vietnam brings:

• Competitive manufacturing costs
• Additional production capacity
• Geographic diversification
• Growing access to global markets

This creates a China + Vietnam manufacturing network rather than a simple China-to-Vietnam migration.

But there is an important distinction.

Diversification is not the same as transshipment.

Moving genuine manufacturing and value-added production to Vietnam can create a legitimate new supply chain.

Simply moving Chinese finished goods through Vietnam does not automatically change their country of origin—and can create serious customs and compliance risks.

That is why the next generation of importers will need to look beyond:

“Where was the product shipped from?”

They will increasingly need to understand:

Where was it manufactured?
Where did the components come from?
How much value was added?
Can the supply chain prove its origin?

For U.S. importers, this means supply-chain planning is becoming a combination of:

Cost + Tariffs + Origin + Compliance + Logistics + Risk

🇨🇳🇻🇳 The future may not be China OR Vietnam.

It may be:

China + Vietnam → Global Markets

Trade is not disappearing. The manufacturing network is being redesigned.

07/09/2026

New U.S. Customs Rule: Must Exporters Disclose Their Full Supply Chain?

03/09/2026

See how we work to ensure the stability of our customers' supply chains.

🚨 Ocean Freight Update | Sept. 1–14, 2026New FAK rates are in — and freight costs continue to move higher across major C...
28/08/2026

🚨 Ocean Freight Update | Sept. 1–14, 2026

New FAK rates are in — and freight costs continue to move higher across major China–North America routes.

🇺🇸 U.S. West Coast
USD 8,000/FEU

🇺🇸 U.S. East Coast
USD 11,400/FEU

🇺🇸 U.S. Gulf
USD 11,400/FEU
Mobile: USD 11,500/FEU

🚆 Key Inland Rates
• PS Chicago: $9,900/FEU
• PRR Chicago: $9,600/FEU
• VAN Chicago: $9,700/FEU

🇨🇦 Canada
• Vancouver / Prince Rupert: $8,000/FEU
• Toronto / Montreal: $9,700/FEU

💡 Special Rates:
BOS/BAL cargo ≤10 tons/FEU: $500 discount
Cargo ≤8 tons/FEU: $700 discount

📅 Valid: Sept. 1–14, 2026

Planning a shipment? Check the latest rate and space availability before booking.

📩 TD Logistics — China → USA & Canada

27/08/2026

🚨 U.S. Import Compliance Alert: Is Your IOR Information Up to Date?

For U.S. importers, accurate importer information is becoming more important than ever.

CBP Form 5106 is used to establish and update an importer’s identity information in CBP systems. Incorrect or outdated information — including company name, address, tax identification details, or legal entity information — can create problems during customs processing.

⚠️ Common issues to check:

• Company legal name and spelling
• EIN / importer identification number
• Registered business address
• Legal entity information
• Consistency between importer records and entry documents

Incorrect or incomplete customs information can contribute to clearance delays and additional costs.

🛡️ Before Your Next Shipment

Don't wait until your container arrives at a U.S. port.

Before shipping, make sure your importer information is:

✅ Accurate
✅ Current
✅ Consistent with your customs entry documents

At TD Logistics, we work with U.S. customs brokers to help customers review importer information and identify potential documentation issues before shipment.

Good customs clearance starts before the cargo leaves the factory.

🌊 Ship with confidence. Stay compliant.

New 7.5% U.S. Tariff on Chinese Goods? Importers Need to Pay Attention.The Trump administration is reportedly preparing ...
25/08/2026

New 7.5% U.S. Tariff on Chinese Goods? Importers Need to Pay Attention.

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an additional 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods, linked to a U.S. Section 301 investigation into China’s structural manufacturing overcapacity.

If implemented, the measure could bring the relevant tariff level on Chinese imports back to around 20%.

But there’s an important detail:

👉 The 7.5% rate is not yet a universally effective new tariff.

The final scope, timing and exemptions still need to be confirmed.

For U.S. importers, this is another reason to look beyond the ocean freight rate.

Your real cost is:

Product + Tariff + Freight + Customs + Inland Delivery

And when tariffs change, your landed cost can change quickly.

📦 If you import from China, now is a good time to review your tariff exposure, shipment plans and sourcing strategy.

China+1 may become more important—but supply chains don't change overnight.

Stay ahead of the tariff changes. Plan your shipments with the entire landed cost in mind.

Shipping Lithium Battery Products from China to the U.S.?Can you ship them by ocean freight?In many cases, yes — but “it...
17/08/2026

Shipping Lithium Battery Products from China to the U.S.?

Can you ship them by ocean freight?

In many cases, yes — but “it has a battery” isn’t enough information.

For lithium battery cargo, freight requirements can depend on:

⚡ Battery type
⚡ Voltage & capacity
⚡ Wh (Watt-hours)
⚡ Battery quantity
⚡ Installed, packed with, or standalone
⚡ UN38.3 documentation
⚡ Packaging and carrier requirements

One important point:

W ≠ Wh

A product rated at 1,000W doesn't tell you the battery capacity. For batteries:

V × Ah = Wh

For example:

48V × 20Ah = 960Wh

Products such as portable power stations, e-bikes, cordless tools, robotic vacuums and UPS systems may require additional shipping review.

👉 Before booking, send your freight forwarder the battery specifications and UN38.3 documents if available.

The more accurate the battery information, the easier it is to assess your shipment.

President Trump has signed a new proclamation imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and drone components, ci...
14/08/2026

President Trump has signed a new proclamation imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and drone components, citing national security concerns and the need to strengthen U.S. supply chains.

Here’s what U.S. importers need to know:

🔴 100% tariff
Certain highly sensitive drones and related equipment, including:
• Drones over 25 kg maximum takeoff weight
• Drones with thermal imaging capabilities
• Certain docking stations
• Certain critical components

🟠 25% tariff
Certain smaller drones and other drone components that do not fall into the highly sensitive category.

🟡 15% tariff
Qualifying drones and components from the EU, Japan, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Switzerland and Taiwan.

🟢 10% tariff
Qualifying drones from the UK, subject to specific origin requirements for hardware, software and technology.

⏰ When does it take effect?

The new tariffs generally take effect 21 days after the August 13 proclamation.

For certain less-sensitive drone components, implementation will be delayed for 180 days.

What should importers do now?

Before placing your next order, review:

✅ HTS classification
✅ Country of origin
✅ Drone weight and specifications
✅ Thermal imaging and other sensitive functions
✅ Origin of major components
✅ Estimated landed cost after tariffs

A lower factory price doesn't necessarily mean a lower import cost.

With tariffs reaching 100%, product classification, origin and landed-cost analysis are becoming critical parts of sourcing decisions.

If you import drones or drone components into the U.S., now is the time to review your supply chain before the new duties take effect.

Ocean Freight Update | Aug. 15–31Freight rates are moving higher again for the second half of August, as carriers contin...
13/08/2026

Ocean Freight Update | Aug. 15–31

Freight rates are moving higher again for the second half of August, as carriers continue their rate restoration strategy.

🚢 Key FAK Rates

🇺🇸 U.S. West Coast — USD 7,700/FEU
🇺🇸 U.S. East Coast — USD 10,900/FEU
🇺🇸 U.S. Gulf — USD 10,900/FEU
🇺🇸 Mobile — USD 11,000/FEU

🚆 Key Inland Rates

• PS Chicago — USD 9,550/FEU
• PRR Chicago — USD 9,250/FEU
• VAN Chicago — USD 9,350/FEU

🇨🇦 Canada

• Vancouver / Prince Rupert — USD 7,700/FEU
• Toronto / Montreal — USD 9,300/FEU

📈 Market Update

Compared with the previous period, most major U.S. routes have increased by USD 300–400/FEU.

With U.S. East Coast and Gulf rates now approaching USD 11,000/FEU, importers should keep a close eye on space and pricing when planning late-August shipments.

💡 Special Rate:
BOS/BAL cargo ≤8 tons/FEU may qualify for a USD 700/FEU discount.

📅 Valid: August 15–31, 2026

Need the latest rate for your cargo? Ask TD Logistics before booking.

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