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This Week in Logistics News (May 11 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

Starting in 2025, tariffs on imported Chinese semiconductors will jump from 25% to 50%. According to S&P Global, seaborne containerized freight imports into the U.S. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close in the first half of 2025, the firms said in a joint statement on Monday.

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Amazon vs. Alibaba: A Battle for Southeast Asia

Elementum

2015 was a big year in terms of logistics and globalization for Amazon, who began making their way into the shipping industry, registering in China as a freight forwarder and a shipping broker for 12 routes, including Shanghai to Los Angeles and Hamburg. Lazada now owns Redmart and Alibaba has a controlling stake in Lazada.

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FedEx Announces New March 2022 International Shipping Surcharges

Intelligent Audit

According to eMarketer , global e-commerce retail sales will rise to $5.542 trillion this year and surpass $7.391 trillion by 2025. The new peak surcharges for FedEx Express parcel and freight services, effective March 7, 2022 , are as follows. Parcel and freight exports from Japan to Europe, MEISA, LAC 4 – Increasing $0.10