Loophole Allows Workaround Of US Ecommerce Rule For Chinese Exports
According to a report in The Loadstar, Chinese exporters are using a seemingly legal customs loophole in the US postal system to workaround new regulations and…
New ICS2 Regulations for EU Shipments Incoming From September
Starting September 1st, all road and rail shipments entering or transiting through the EU will be subject to new safety and security regulations under ICS2 —…
Transpacific: US Enters New Deals with Asian Nations Amid Tariff Shifts
After an initial surge in transpacific ocean freight volumes, demand on the tradelane has levelled off, but trade deals with a number of Asian countries have…
Decline In Chinese Shipbuilding Orders As USTR Port Fees Loom
The first half of 2025 has witnessed a notable decline in new shipbuilding orders in China, a trend that can be directly linked to the upcoming USTR port fees.…
New Safety Protocols for Shipping Battery-Powered Goods by Sea
The shipping industry is tightening protocols for transporting battery-powered goods by sea in response to recent fire incidents on vessels.
US Implement Tariffs On 14 Countries, Ranging From 25% To 40%
With the deadline for the Liberation Day tariff postponement set to expire on July 9th, President Donald Trump has shifted gears, unveiling new tariffs on 14…
Persistent Port Congestion Challenges Global Trade Flow
Port congestion at major container terminals worldwide is expected to persist well into the peak season, continuing to cause disruption and delays.
Transpacific Rates May Have Peaked as Demand Appears To Level Out
Transpacific ocean freight rates may have reached their peak as demand appears to be levelling off following a surge in volumes.
Uncertainty Over Fuel Surcharges As Iran-Israel Ceasefire
Despite a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, tensions remain high, leading to increased volatility in oil prices.
Global Logistics Services Navigate Around a Region in Turmoil
Hostilities between Iran and Israel have intensified, with continued missile strikes being reported in both nations. The rising tensions are causing widespread…
Fire Erupts On Container Ship Off India’s Southwest Coast
A devastating fire broke out aboard the MV Wan Hai 503 container vessel in the Arabian Sea this week, which has disturbingly left four crew members missing.
UK’s Exemption From Steel Tariffs Hinges On Trade Deal
The UK has temporarily escaped a sharp rise in US steel and aluminium tariffs, but this exemption is conditional.
Court Rules Trump Overstepped on ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
A federal court in New York has ruled against former President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs, finding they were imposed unlawfully under…
US-China Trade Relations Reset With 90-Day Tariff Suspension
President Donald Trump has announced a “total reset” in trade relations between the United States and China, following a weekend of high-level negotiations in…