On April 11 local time, the British government announced that it would suspend import duties on more than 100 goods by June 2026. British government sources said that 126 new tariff suspensions will be imposed on goods produced in insufficient quantities in the UK, and 11 goods will be extended.

According to the statistics of China Customs, the total value of China's import and export of goods in the first half of the year was 21.17 trillion yuan, an increase of 6.1%. Among them, exports reached 1.213 billion yuan, up 6.9% year on year. Imports reached 9.04 trillion yuan, up 5.2% year on year.

In a major development for the global shipping industry, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) recently announced a new long-term operating partnership with Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). This strategic partnership focuses on strengthening trade routes between Asia and the U.S. East Coast, as well as Asia's trade with the U.S. Gulf. The new service is expected to launch in February 2025, pending regulatory approvals and necessary filings.

On September 16, a major accident occurred at Yantian Port in Guangdong, China, involving quay cranes and quay cranes. The incident raised concerns about port security and operating protocols.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced a series of new tariffs on Chinese imports, which will take effect on September 27. The move is part of a broader strategy to address trade imbalances and protect domestic industries from what the U.S. government considers unfair impacts of China's trade practices.