A daily brief for distributors, importers and workshop networks in Latin America, the Middle East, Russia and North Africa sourcing aftermarket parts from China — brand expansion, trade shifts, logistics and data standards, distilled each morning.
Hapag-Lloyd will apply a low-water surcharge (LWS) of $1,350 per container for cargo moving to or from Manaus, Brazil, starting September 12, 2026, due to falling water levels in the Amazon basin.
An industry outlook says container freight rates remain under upward pressure from the risk of a Strait of Hormuz closure, supply-chain disruption, and strong demand, keeping shipping cost trends for the second half of the year uncertain.
Chinese-brand cars now represent more than half of Brazil's vehicle imports in 2026. Brazil has become one of the largest export markets for Chinese automakers, and their expansion in the country continues to accelerate.
Industry analysis shows Chinese automakers are systematically changing procurement and parts supply patterns in the Gulf (GCC) market, shifting from finished-vehicle exports toward deeper local operations.
Egypt is applying informal pressure on imported vehicles through customs clearance restrictions ahead of a formal tariff expected by the end of August, a clear policy push for automakers to produce locally rather than import finished cars.
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