CIMC Wetrans Logistics

23/09/2025

CIMC Wetrans is committed to becoming a high-quality, trustworthy, world-class multimodal transport enterprise.
CIMC Wetrans is devoted to providing end-to-end Multimodal Transport Solutions for customers worldwide. Leveraging a global network layout, digital intelligence and logistics equipment technology, CIMC Wetrans is developing an integrated product matrix covering multiple modes of transport: river, sea,

land, rail and air transport. We continually explore ways to provide our global clients with efficient, low-carbon, together with visualized "end-to-end" logistics services,

while also offering specialized and personalized logistics solutions for specific industry customers.

The main businesses of CIMC Wetrans include integrated multimodal transport solutions, professional logistics as well as depots operation with value-added services.

Focusing on multimodal transport specific sector,CIMC Wetrans is currently one of the few International Freight Forwarder in China that possesses capabilities in various transport modes, including river, sea, land, rail, and air.，ranks at the forefront in the field of Multimodal Transport.

14/09/2025

Washington Launches Toll Route to Ease Freight Near Ports
Tolling Is Set to Begin Sept. 29 Only on New Portions
Washington state
The SR 167 Completion Project in Pierce County is part of the Puget Sound Gateway Program. (WSDOT)
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Washington will soon open part of a new toll route enabling truckers to move freight faster in an ongoing expressway project to bypass the congested Interstate 5 corridor to ease travel to the ports of Seattle and Tacoma.

This toll road launch is the first mile of the four-lane state Route 509 Expressway being built by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Congestion on key access roadways, such SR 509 and I-5, creates barriers to efficiency for the state’s cargo operations, according to the 2022 Washington State Freight System Plan.

“The SR 509 Expressway is a new road, and tolling is set to begin Sept. 29,” said Christopher Foster, toll division communications manager at WSDOT. “The expressway is part of a larger project, the Puget Sound Gateway Project. When the project is complete, it will create an important north-south alternative to the I-5 corridor in south King County and will help manage congestion by offering new freight connections between I-5 and the ports of Tacoma and Seattle, and SEA [Seattle-Tacoma International] airport.”

This toll road launch is the first mile of the four-lane state Route 509 Expressway being built by the Washington State Department of Transportation.

25/08/2025

Asia-Pacific Air Cargo: Flows Rebalancing as Demand to the U.S. Recovers

The latest data shows a rebound in air cargo demand from the Asia-Pacific region to the U.S., while flows to Europe weaken, suggesting a potential market rebalancing driven by new U.S. tariff policies.
Air-freight

The global air cargo market is showing significant signs of a shift. In recent weeks, cargo volumes between the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and the U.S. have shown clear signs of recovery. Conversely, cargo flows from the region to Europe have been trending weaker. Analysts suggest this could be a sign of rebalancing trade flows, partly as a result of the U.S. finalizing more of its new tariff agreements.

According to data from WorldACD, chargeable weight between China and the U.S. increased by 1% in week 32 (ending August 10), after being flat in week 31 and recording a 5% increase in week 30.

Notably, demand from China to the U.S. in week 32 was up 5% year-over-year (YoY). This is the first positive year-over-year growth recorded since mid-April, signaling a potential recovery.

Meanwhile, the picture on the Asia-Europe trade lane is quite the opposite. Export volumes from Asia-Pacific to Europe have fallen for four consecutive weeks, mainly due to a downturn from major markets like China, South Korea, and Indonesia.

"The opposing developments on sectors to Europe and North America suggest a potential rebalancing of Chinese airfreight exports and a re-engagement with the US as more tariffs are finalised," WorldACD noted.

Although volumes between APAC and Europe are trending down in the short term, on a year-over-year basis, they are still 7% higher. This growth is driven by impressive contributions from Vietnam (+29%), Hong Kong (+21%), and China (+8%).

Spot Rate Developments

In terms of pricing, the Asia-Pacific to U.S. route saw a 2% week-over-week (WoW) increase but remains 14% lower than the same period last year.

Rates from Taiwan to the U.S. jumped 9% WoW.

Conversely, rates from South Korea dropped 5%, while those from Japan, Vietnam, and Singapore each fell by 2%.
Rates from China to the U.S., while improving 5% WoW, are still 11% lower than the same period in 2024.

WorldACD added: "South Korea’s 5% drop in pricing followed a slump of 10% the previous week, which erased previous year-on-year gains." Currently, Taiwan is the only market in the region with higher rates to the U.S. than last year (+9%). The YoY declines for other markets range from 8% (Thailand) to 29% (Vietnam).

Meanwhile, spot rates from Asia-Pacific to Europe were "less turbulence," holding steady week-over-week and down only 3% year-over-year. Weekly declines from China (-3%), Hong Kong and Singapore (-2%), and South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand (-1%) were offset by increases from Vietnam (+4%), and Japan, Malaysia, and Indonesia (all +3%).