What impact does the 20% increase in tariffs imposed by the United States on China have on international logistics costs?

After the United States imposed a 20% tariff on Chinese goods, cross-border sellers' operating costs significantly increased. To reduce the cost impact, sellers may concentrate on rushing goods before the tariffs take effect, which will lead to logistics runs and increased shipping costs. For example, the freight forwarder's quotation may increase by 1-1.6 yuan per kilogram. If the United States imposes potential restrictions on China's shipping industry, such as imposing high port service fees, it will further push up shipping costs. And when the cost of container shipping market increases, these costs will be transmitted downstream in the supply chain and ultimately paid by consumers.

What impact does it have on the timeliness of international logistics transportation?

Imposing tariffs may make customs clearance procedures more stringent and cumbersome. Customs need to conduct more detailed reviews of information such as the value and origin of goods to determine the amount of tariffs that should be levied, which will undoubtedly prolong the clearance time. For some products that require high logistics timeliness, such as fresh food, electronic products, etc., the transportation timeliness may be affected, which may lead to problems such as deterioration of goods, missing the peak sales season, and causing consumer dissatisfaction.

What are the impacts on the layout of international logistics supply chain?

Frequent changes in tariff policies make it difficult for businesses that rely on a single supply chain to adjust quickly, increasing the difficulty of supply chain management. Some sellers may purchase products from other countries or regions with lower tariffs in response to high tariffs, which will lead to the interruption of the original supply chain purchased from China and require the establishment and optimization of a new supply chain, increasing the time and cost of supply chain reconstruction. In the long run, some companies may consider transferring some of their production capacity to other countries or regions to reduce the impact of tariffs, which will prompt adjustments in the layout of international logistics supply chains.

What logistics strategies can Chinese cross-border sellers adopt in this situation?

Optimize logistics channel selection: Compare the costs and timeliness of different logistics methods, such as sea freight, air freight, land freight, etc., and choose the most suitable logistics channel combination based on product characteristics and customer needs. For example, for high-value and time sensitive products, the proportion of air freight can be appropriately increased; For low value and large quantity products, sea freight is preferred.

Layout localization operation: Store goods in the United States in advance through cooperation or self built warehouses in the United States. This not only reduces the impact of tariff fluctuations on logistics, reduces uncertainty in customs clearance and other processes, but also speeds up the delivery of goods and enhances the shopping experience for consumers.

Strengthen cooperation with logistics suppliers: Establish long-term and stable cooperative relationships with logistics suppliers to jointly address the challenges brought by tariff increases. By signing long-term contracts and booking cabin space in advance, we strive for more favorable logistics prices and more reliable transportation services. At the same time, logistics suppliers are required to provide more detailed logistics information tracking services in order to timely grasp the transportation status of goods.