16 Aug
DHL Express Introduces Peak Season Surcharge Ahead of Q4 Demand Surge
DHL Express Implements Surcharge: DHL Express announced plans to introduce a peak season surcharge starting September 15, as discussed during an August 1 earnings call. This surcharge will vary depending
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16 Aug
FedEx Enhances China-to-US E-Commerce Shipping Capabilities
FedEx Expands International Service: FedEx has broadened its FedEx International Connect Plus service, enabling Chinese e-commerce merchants to access markets in the U.S. and Europe, capitalizing on the increasing demand
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15 Aug
Potential Rail Disruption Looms in Canada as Labor Dispute Intensifies
Canada’s labor regulators ruled on Friday that a disruption to the country's rail system would not significantly endanger public safety, paving the way for a potential strike or lockout as
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14 Aug
Walmart Expands Logistics Offerings for China-Based Sellers to Reach U.S. Buyers
Walmart has introduced a new service providing ocean freight capacity and customs clearance for sellers on its online marketplace. This service, named Walmart Cross Border, initially supports full container shipments
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12 Aug
The Persistent Challenge of Achieving Supply Chain Transparency
The concept of "supply chain visibility" has been circulating within the container shipping industry for decades. Many companies have carved out niches for themselves by focusing on enhancing visibility—some successfully
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08 Aug
U.S. Importers Accelerate Shipments to Preempt Potential Disruptions
Amid escalating shipping disruptions, rising freight rates, and growing geopolitical tensions, U.S. retailers are accelerating their overseas orders. Since late spring, import containers have surged at American ports, initiating an
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07 Aug
Inaugural Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Meetings Commence to Strengthen Supply Chains
This week marked the inaugural gathering of fourteen nations under the newly established Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), aimed at enhancing supply chain resilience. The Department of Commerce spearheaded
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06 Aug
Cross-Border Trade Surge: How Companies Like DHL Benefit from Increased U.S.-Mexico Trade Flows
Borderlands is a weekly feature that delves into the dynamics of U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This edition covers topics such as the rise in cross-border trade benefiting logistics companies
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05 Aug
CSMS # 61620300 – Revised CATAIR V92 Document: Updated FY25 Customs Fees
The CATAIR V92 Entry Summary Create/Update document has been revised to incorporate the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Custom User Fees. The revised documentation can be accessed on the ACE Automated
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