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, U.S. ports handled 2,217,675 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in June, up 1.8% month-over-month. While overall imports were still down 3.5% year-over-year, the year-to-date volume remains […]
Modern supply chains are more interconnected than ever — and also more vulnerable. A single disruption can cascade through the entire network, affecting everything from air cargo to trucking. In this environment, network resilience isn’t just an IT concern — it’s a competitive advantage. To respond to ongoing challenges in visibility, agility, and sustainability, logistics […]
Shipping costs between Asia and the United Kingdom have surged in recent months, creating new challenges for retailers and raising concerns about inflation just as central banks aim to lower interest rates. The average cost to move a 40-foot container from China to the U.K. has climbed roughly 60% in the past three months, reaching […]
The U.S. government has announced updated tariff rates for more than a dozen trading partners, set to take effect on August 1, 2025. This move follows the expiration of a 90-day pause on higher country-specific reciprocal duties, originally introduced in April. Official notices sent this week outlined new tariff rates for key exporters to the […]
New tariff measures targeting critical sectors were announced this week, reflecting a continued shift toward aggressive trade enforcement and reciprocal duties across a wide range of goods and trading partners. During a cabinet meeting, the administration confirmed plans to implement a 50% tariff on copper imports and signaled the introduction of sharply higher tariffs—up to […]
Significant investments in logistics infrastructure are reshaping the Americas, with new developments in Mexico, Texas, and the Gulf Coast region pointing to strong regionalization and cross-border trade growth. A global logistics and port operator has recently launched a new freight forwarding hub in Mexico City to meet rising demand for cross-border logistics solutions between Mexico […]
A major shift in U.S. trade policy is set to take effect in 2027, as a new law repeals the long-standing de minimis exemption that has allowed low-cost imports to enter the country without duties or taxes. Under the expansive trade reform package signed into law on Friday, imports valued at less than $800 will […]
The United States is preparing to reinstate a series of country-specific tariffs beginning August 1, as a previously announced 90-day pause on reciprocal duties approaches its end. Importers and trade partners are bracing for new rates that could reach as high as 70%. Notices outlining the new tariff structures will begin going out at noon […]
Efforts to revive the domestic maritime and shipbuilding sector are facing significant hurdles just months after national leaders vowed to restore the industry’s strength. Despite a high-profile speech promising a sweeping expansion of shipbuilding capabilities, progress has been slow and marked by internal policy contradictions and budget constraints. Several government programs critical to the maritime […]
Trade negotiations between two major North American economies were abruptly suspended following a dispute over the implementation of a digital services tax. One country’s leadership announced an immediate halt to ongoing discussions, citing what it called an “egregious tax” targeting technology firms. A new round of tariffs was threatened within the coming week as a […]
