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15 Sep

USDA APHIS Annual AQI User Fee Increases Take Effect October 1

As international trade volumes expand and agricultural biosecurity remains a national priority, U.S. regulatory agencies continue to calibrate inspection fee structures. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health

09 Sep

New U.S. Tariffs and Import Bans on Canadian Goods Take Effect This Month

President Donald Trump issued five proclamations enacting strict new import bans and adjusting 50% Section 338 tariffs on Canadian products in direct retaliation for Canadian trade measures. Key Implementation Timeline

08 Sep

Major Multi-Million Dollar Funding Initiative Targets Zero-Emission Freight and Port Infrastructure

A major multi-million-dollar incentive push is tackling one of the most stubborn hurdles in modern freight logistics: bridging the gap between zero-emission commercial vehicle adoption and high-capacity charging infrastructure. Regional

03 Sep

Samsung Files $186 Million FMC Complaint Against CMA CGM Over Disputed Demurrage and Detention Fees

Samsung Electronics America has filed a formal complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), seeking at least $186 million in damages from ocean carrier CMA CGM over alleged unlawful demurrage

02 Sep

CBP Eyes Stricter Supply Chain Disclosures: What Importers Need to Know

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has signaled a major shift toward deeper supply chain transparency with the release of an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) titled “Heightened Import

01 Sep

Navigating Growth: Regional Freight and Logistics Market Projected to Hit $86.54 Billion by 2031

As global supply chains realign around nearshoring, multimodal transport, and geographic agility, the region is solidifying its status as an indispensable trade bridge connecting European, Asian, and Middle Eastern markets.

27 Aug

Missing Customs Refunds? How to Check ACE and Enroll in CBP’s ACH System

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is urging importers and customs brokers to review their refund statuses in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). If an importer is not enrolled in

26 Aug

CBP Issues Entry Guidance on Section 338 Additional Duties for Canadian Imports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released entry filing instructions following the expiration of the temporary tariff suspension on select Canadian imports. Effective August 22, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.

24 Aug

Does Customs Have the Right Contact and Location for Your Company on File?

In a Federal Register notice published on August 19, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced enhanced enforcement efforts, beginning September 18, 2026, to verify the accuracy of Importer