30 Jul
Global Ports See Volume Gains as China and Europe Thrive, U.S. Gateways Face Tariff Headwinds
Container throughput rose globally in May, powered by resilient trade flows in Asia and Europe, while U.S. ports faced a pronounced decline tied to shifting tariff policies and weakening import
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29 Jul
Trans-Pacific Container Rates Stabilize as Shippers Step Back from Tariff-Fueled Frenzy
After weeks of sharp rate declines, the trans-Pacific shipping market has found a momentary floor in mid-July, signaling a pause in the container price plunge just as the peak shipping
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28 Jul
U.S. Secures New Trade Deals with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines Amid Global Tariff Resets
In a wave of last-minute negotiations ahead of the looming August 1 tariff deadline, the U.S. has reached new bilateral trade agreements with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines — a
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24 Jul
Amid Uncertainty, Sliding Asia–U.S. Container Rates Reflect Global Trade Shifts
Container shipping rates along the Asia–U.S. trade lanes continue to fall amid weakening import demand and mounting geopolitical uncertainty. Ongoing tariff escalations and inflationary pressures are weighing heavily on international
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23 Jul
U.S. Transportation Department Moves to Curb Mexican Airline Access Amid Cargo and Competition Disputes
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced plans to impose strict oversight and potential restrictions on Mexican airline operations in the United States, citing violations of the 2015 U.S.-Mexico
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22 Jul
U.S. Warehouse Vacancies Reach Highest Level Since 2014 Amid Shifting Trade Policies
Warehouse availability across the United States surged to its highest level in more than a decade, as many businesses delayed leasing decisions in response to shifting trade dynamics and evolving
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21 Jul
U.S. Ends Tomato Trade Agreement with Mexico, Sparking Mixed Reactions
The recent termination of the longstanding tomato trade agreement between the U.S. and Mexico has drawn both praise and criticism across the agriculture and trade communities. Originally established to regulate
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17 Jul
Proposed 30% Tariffs on EU and Mexico Imports Set for August 1 Implementation
A new round of tariffs is on the horizon, with proposed 30% duties on goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico potentially taking effect at 12:01 a.m. ET
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16 Jul
June Sees Import Rebound as West Coast Ports Surge Past East and Gulf
After a sharp dip in May, U.S. container import volumes rebounded modestly in June 2025 — signaling early signs of stabilization in global trade flows. According to data from Descartes,
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