Journal

Chinese New Year 2027 falls on 6 February, nearly three weeks earlier than in 2026. To be produced, inspected and shipped before the workshops close, an order must be locked in by early December 2026.

As of 2 July 2026, Drewry's index puts a 40-foot container at around 4,682 dollars from Shanghai to Rotterdam, rising and volatile. A useful market benchmark, as long as you do not mistake it for your landed cost.

CBAM covers only six families of materials, not furniture or textiles. Below 50 tonnes of covered goods a year, most importers are exempt.

The 140th edition runs from 15 October to 4 November 2026, in three themed phases. Knowing which one covers your product is what keeps the trip from being wasted.

The Incoterm decides where the supplier’s responsibility ends and yours begins. Pick it at random and you discover costs on the dock.

A defect found at the factory gets fixed. The same defect found on the dock in Europe is paid for in full.

Twice a year, most of China’s export industry gathers in one place. Well prepared, it is a shortcut of several months.

The factory price is not the landed cost. On entry into the EU, two lines almost always get added: customs duty and VAT.

"When will I get my goods?" The honest answer is three blocks you add up, not one magic number.