On May 31, 2018, the U.S. President announced an absolute quota on Argentine aluminum imports through a proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. This regulation became effective for all related imports entering the U.S. for consumption or withdrawn from warehouses for consumption starting from June 1, 2018, at 12:01 a.m. […]
The demand for imports from China to Mexico has doubled compared to the same period in 2019, with a significant increase occurring in the past year. In contrast, the demand for imports from China to the United States has only grown by approximately 40%. This trend has important implications for the U.S. freight market, as […]
Early on Tuesday morning, a massive container ship was adrift at a speed of 9 mph. The ship, which issued a “mayday” call, was headed towards the iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge after losing power. It eventually collided with one of the bridge’s support columns, causing a loud crash that could be heard from land. […]
The demand for imports from China to Mexico has doubled, compared to the same period in 2019. This surge in import bookings has been primarily seen in the past year, while import bookings from China to the U.S. have only increased by approximately 40%. This significant increase in imports from China to Mexico raises questions […]
As we edge closer to the weekend, a pressing concern looms over the horizon — a potential partial government shutdown slated to start this Saturday, March 23. The heartbeat of this issue is the current deliberations in the Senate over a fiscal year funding package, which has already made its way through the House of […]
Starting March 19, the USDA National Organics Program (NOP) is now in full effect. As of this date, all organic products shipped to the United States need to be accompanied by an NOP Import Certificate, which must be issued through the USDA Organic Integrity Database by a USDA-accredited certifier. In related updates, please refer to […]
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has launched a safeguard investigation in response to a petition filed under Section 201 of the 1974 Trade Act, which aims to determine whether increased imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber are causing substantial injury or threatening to do so to the U.S. industry. The investigation specifically covers fine […]
Navigating through the challenges of the Panama and Suez Canals has become a top priority for the global logistics and shipping industries. These key waterways, critical for the smooth flow of international trade, are facing unprecedented issues that have a ripple effect on supply chains, trade volumes, and freight costs worldwide. In this blog, we […]
The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) met for the first time in its 17th term and unanimously approved six recommendations on export modernization, CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise (Centers), and broker modernization. This is a significant step forward for trade operations and a direct result of the positive relationship between CBP and COAC […]
As global trade continues to thrive, Western importers are facing two major obstacles that are affecting their supply chains on opposite ends of the world. The Suez Canal and the Panama Canal, two vital passageways for international trade, have become significant chokepoints, causing ocean carriers and their clients to readjust their operations. This has also […]
