January 2026

How Snowstorms Impact Freight from China to the U.S.: A Shipping Guide for Furniture and Machinery   Introduction Supply chains around the world have never been more linked together or more at risk from environmental problems. In January 2026, North America had one of its biggest winter storm systems in years. It moved from the […]

Shipping to Colombia During CNY: What to Know About Customs & Transit Times   Introduction Chinese New Year (CNY) is one of the most disruptive times in the global supply chain, especially if your goods start in China and wind up with customers in Latin America. If Colombian importers, e-commerce firms, and logistics managers don’t

Why Colombia’s CNY Shipping Costs Are Rising—And How to Plan Ahead   Introduction As Chinese New Year (CNY) gets closer every year, global supply chains are ready for the worst. Factories in China slow down or close for one to three weeks. Workers go back to their hometowns, and shipping lines change the amount of

CNY Shipping to Colombia: How to Avoid Port Delays in Bogotá and Cartagena   Introduction As Chinese New Year (CNY) gets closer every year, global supply chains get tighter, like a bottleneck. For importers in Colombia, especially those who move goods through Cartagena’s seaport and into Bogotá’s main distribution and consumption hubs, CNY can mean

Peru’s Customs Challenges During CNY: What Importers Need to Know   Introduction Every year, the Chinese New Year (CNY) changes the way trade flows around the world. Factories slow down or shut down, ports work with less space, and a massive surge of cargo leaves China before and after the holiday. This holiday season can

CNY Surcharges to Peru: Avoiding Unexpected Costs with Smart Booking   Introduction The weeks around Chinese New Year (CNY) shake up the worldwide shipping sector every year. When factories in China close, carriers have to change their plans, and shippers who were planning to send goods to Latin America suddenly have to pay extra fees

How to Ship to Peru During CNY: Key Insights for Managing Costs and Timing   Introduction Chinese New Year (CNY) is one of the biggest holidays in China and one of the worst times for supply chains around the world. As buyers from other countries hurry to have their stock in place, factories stop, ports

CNY Shipping to Peru: Maximizing Space and Minimizing Delays in Lima Port   Introduction If your shipment goes from China to Peru every year, you know that Chinese New Year (CNY) is one of the worst times for the global supply chain. Workers go home, factories close, and shipping companies change their timetables. At the

Managing Customs and Documentation for CNY Shipments to Chile   Introduction Chinese New Year (CNY) is a time for both celebration and stress testing for supply chains around the world. As factories close, port operations slow down, and carriers fill up, even the smallest mistake on customs paperwork can cause weeks of delays. During this

How Chile’s Importers Can Tackle CNY Rate Hikes and Surcharges Effectively   Introduction For a lot of Chilean importers, the “China cost” is no longer only the price of goods made in China. The real landing cost is currently affected by a number of things that fluctuate quickly, such as the CNY exchange rate, shipping