4.11.2024
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Changes in transport rates from Asia to Europe

New sanctions, costs and logistical challenges

Import of goods from Asia to Europe in 2024, it becomes increasingly demanding due to new sanctions and changing transport rates.

October 15, 2024 Russia introduced additional sanctions on selected groups of goods with certain HS codes

These changes have resulted in Intermodal transport from Asia to Europe will encounter additional difficulties and increase in logistics costs.

The sanctions imposed include products from the technological, chemical, machinery and metallurgical industries

As a result, additional checks are carried out on goods in transit on the territory of Russia, which affects the Extending transport time from China to Europe and forces a part of the supply to be diverted to sea routes, which is associated with further price increases.

Changes in transport rates from Asia in 2024.

WITH November 15, 2024 new rates for container transport from Asian ports to ports in Northern Europe will come into force, which will further increase import costs. In addition, the situation is complicated by the upcoming Chinese New Year 29 January 2025, when many companies in Asia are curtailing their operations, which will further slow the flow of goods and drive up transport prices.

How can companies prepare for the new challenges in importing from Asia?

To minimize the impact of these changes, Importers from Asia to Europe Elban Group recommends the following strategies:
  • Planning and booking in advance “Early planning and booking of containers avoids delays and further increases in the cost of imports from China.
  • Flexibility in the choice of routes and ports “In case of problems with container availability on selected routes, it is worth considering alternative loading and unloading ports, which can help avoid delays in shipping from Asia.
  • Monitoring the situation on the transport market — Regular monitoring of the market situation allows for adequate planning, minimizing risks and reacting to emerging difficulties in the Intermodal transport from China.
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