U.S. importers are adjusting to two significant customs developments that could impact their cost exposure and compliance risk An expansion in the number of Harmonised Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes allowed…
According to a new global survey by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 87% of businesses are planning to restructure their supply chains over the next five years. More than half have…
The outlook for container shipping between Asia and Europe has been looking more positive, with demand increasing and rates rising by almost 50% since the end of May. In contrast,…
With US tariffs shifting rapidly, including new and increased duties on goods from China and other key trading partners, importers are under pressure to reassess sourcing, control costs, and stay…
Amid continued global uncertainty, all modes of freight transport are facing fresh waves of disruption, volatility, and complexity. Ocean freight remains particularly unsettled, as carriers continue to divert around the…
The re-introduction of the SHIPS for America Act is the latest in a growing list of regulatory developments adding complexity and cost to the business of importing goods into the…
President Donald Trump’s effort to reinstate sweeping global tariffs hit a major legal barrier and his ability to move forward may now depend on Congress. On May 28, 2025, the…
Shippers rushing to capitalise on a temporary pause in US-China tariffs could face an unpleasant surprise, as many underlying duties remain firmly in place despite eye-catching headline reductions. The 90-day…
A wave of front-loaded cargo from China to the US is overwhelming key Asian ports and sending transpacific container rates soaring. Triggered by a temporary 90-day tariff reduction, the rush…
Container shipping lines operating between Asia and Europe are grappling with a growing gap between capacity and demand, prompting aggressive attempts to reverse the continued erosion of spot market rates.…
The OECD, WTO and IMF are predicting that global trade growth could more than double…
The global freight industry in 2025 presents a dynamic landscape shaped by robust demand, geopolitical…
Iran’s seizure of the 15,000 teu MSC Aries in international waters off the Gulf of…
