China-US ocean freight rates hold steady as post-holiday space tightens Published 3:20 pm Tuesday, October 20, 2026 by Mike Emiliani for Freight Right Mid-October 2026 saw the global trading landscape focus heavily on technical compliance and long-term litigation management, reports Freight Right, a freight forwarder and licensed customs broker based in Los Angeles. U.S. Customs

Stefanie Ricchio has been taking her kids to New York City since they were newborns. “It’s a special place for us and a tradition for my daughter,” says the Toronto-based chartered professional accountant. To celebrate her daughter’s birthday each April, they travel to the city to watch a Yankees game at Yankee Stadium. But this

Pocket-sized Hong Kong packs more of a punch than its 430-square-mile size might suggest. Split into three main areas—Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories—made up of 18 districts, each with their own rich history, culture, architecture, and foods, there’s more than enough to keep the average tourist busy for months, never

Trip.com turns Hong Kong MTR ads into a playful art gallery, using classical sculptures to spotlight travel planning frustrations and booking services. A classical sculpture is not the first thing commuters expect to see selling a holiday. Trip.com is betting that a museum-like visual joke can make the everyday worries of planning a trip feel

The final months of the year are when Hong Kong ( China ) takes on many different facets. Besides familiar landmarks, bustling shopping districts, and a rich culinary scene, the city constantly transforms with the rhythm of major festivals – each period offering a new reason to entice tourists to visit Hong Kong. Hong Kong

Commissioner for Development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area promotes GBA opportunities and Hong Kong’s strengths in London The Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Miss Pamela Lam, concluded a four-day visit to London, the United Kingdom (UK) on October 17 (London time). During her visit, Miss Lam took part

Huanggang Port, linking south China’s Shenzhen City and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, has greatly streamlined cross-border passenger travel since its reopening on Oct 12 after redevelopment. The updated port is positioned as the most important 24-hour passenger land boundary control point between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. It operates under a co-location arrangement with a

Joephy Chan says turning better connectivity into tangible development outcomes and realizing the crossing’s long-term value should head SAR’s priorities The redeveloped Huanggang Port opened on Oct 12, providing around-the-clock clearance for cross-boundary passengers and passenger vehicles traveling between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Under the new arrangements, the port adopts a “one-stop” immigration clearance model,

In our roundup of travel stories this week: Istanbul’s time-traveling hotel, a slow-eater’s guide to Hong Kong, plus the aristocrats opening their homes to guests. Gone are the days when the duties of an Italian princess involved nothing more than a bit of regal hand-waving and playing piano for guests. Legal recognition of the country’s

October 18, 2026 — 12:00am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. No gift articles left You’ve used all of your gift articles. 3 more will become available on the 1st of every month. Close AAA With its historic ferries, dazzling viewpoints and

The Delhi High Court has held that the fact that a person is facing serious charges under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) does not curtail their right to travel abroad in a blanket manner. Justice Amit Bansal made the observation while permitting Natasha Narwal, accused in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, to

With the Chung Yeung Festival creating a three-day holiday weekend alongside Saturday and Sunday, large numbers of residents heading to mainland China for vacation have led to heavy crowds and long queues at cross-boundary control points. Hong Kong travelers turned to social media platforms beginning Friday to document significant queue lines at the Shenzhen Bay

Tucked away in the small hamlet of Woodstock, Oxfordshire (less than an hour from Oxford), you’ll find a castle-turned-palace called Blenheim. Videos by TravelAwaits Even if you haven’t heard the name before, you’d likely recognize the grounds. Blenheim Palace is renowned for its famous Baroque architecture and expansive grounds, which span over 2,000 acres. The

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed Natasha Narwal, an accused in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, to travel to the United Kingdom for an academic conference and research work. Justice Amit Bansal directed Narwal to visit the UK from November 02 to December 01, subject to her executing a personal bond of Rs.

Remarks by STL at media session Following are the remarks by the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, at a media session following the maiden voyage ceremony for the southbound travel of yachts from Guangdong today (October 16): Reporter: Given that there are only 150 berths at five anchorages, are you worried about

Maiden voyage of southbound yachts from Guangdong realises two-way navigation for Guangdong-Hong Kong individual yacht travel The maiden voyage ceremony of southbound yachts from Guangdong was held today (October 16),marking the official implementation of the scheme. The Acting Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong; the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan; and the Director

FS begins visit to Bangkok, Thailand (with photos/video) The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, today (October 15) to begin his visit, attending the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group and related events as a member of the Chinese delegation. Mr Chan attended a high-level