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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 Sept. 15: New 50% tariffs take effect on expanded product categories, while certain items are removed from tariff coverage. Sept. 29: Full import bans take […]

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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 transportation and environmental agencies are rolling out a comprehensive funding framework split into two specialized programs designed to accelerate fleet electrification across vital logistics hubs. […]

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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 and detention fees. The dispute centers on carrier-arranged inland transportation (store-door moves) for U.S.-bound cargo. According to the filing, CMA CGM repeatedly failed to fulfill […]

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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 Disclosures for Supply Chain Visibility.” The initiative aims to curb the flow of illicit goods, eliminate customs evasion, and modernise enforcement gaps by requiring importers […]

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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. According to industry market analysis, the regional freight and logistics sector is on a sustained upward trajectory. The market is projected to expand from $67.43 […]

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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 Automated Clearing House (ACH) refunds, eligible duty refunds and drawback disbursements may be rejected or delayed indefinitely. To prevent stalled disbursements, businesses should audit their […]

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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. EST, additional ad valorem duties authorized under Section 338 and Presidential Proclamations 11046, 11047, and 11048 have officially taken effect for goods entered for consumption […]

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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 of Record (IOR) information maintained on CBP Form 5106. Importers should take this opportunity to confirm that the information CBP has on file is complete, […]

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CBP Strictly Enforcing Form 5106 Accuracy: What Importers and Brokers Need to Know

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has initiated enhanced enforcement procedures to verify the accuracy of Importer of Record (IOR) data submitted on CBP Form 5106. Importers and customs brokers must ensure all active records are complete, accurate, and up to date by September 18 to prevent operational disruption and significant penalties. This enforcement surge […]

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Section 232 Tariffs on Drones & Components Take Effect Sept. 3: Key Rates, Exemptions, and HTS Classifications

New Section 232 national security tariffs on imported drones and related components will take effect September 3, 2026. Implemented via presidential proclamation following an August 13 White House announcement, the measures impose duty rates ranging from 10% to 100% depending on product capabilities, weight, and country of origin. Duty Rates & Country-Specific Treatments 100% Tariff […]

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