US import peak moves deeper into September
The US import peak is proving longer and more resilient than expected, as delayed cargo from Asia combines with sustained consumer demand to keep container volumes elevated into September. Earlier…
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Transpacific pressure is spreading across the supply chain
The transpacific market is entering September with pressure building at both ends of the journey. Resilient US imports are supporting ocean demand, while rising intra-Asia costs and congestion are complicating…
Ex-Asia air freight is entering a more divided market
Air freight conditions out of Asia are beginning to shift as Europe stabilises after its summer correction, transpacific demand remains comparatively strong and capacity follows the markets offering carriers the…
Trucking capacity tightens ahead of Q4
US trucking costs are moving higher as available capacity tightens and fuel prices add pressure across full truckload and less-than-truckload networks. Although freight demand remains uneven in some regions, shippers…
Stronger US customs enforcement raises the stakes
The United States is entering a more intensive phase of customs enforcement, with federal agencies increasing scrutiny on both imports and exports and placing far greater responsibility on businesses to…
UK trade agreements are reshaping global supply chains
The UK's international trade strategy continues expanding, creating new opportunities in existing markets, while changing the way businesses source, manufacture and distribute goods around the world. Recent agreements with India,…
Transpacific pressure has moved further inland
While additional vessel capacity is beginning to ease pressure on some Asia–US services, the disruption created by months of exceptional import demand has shifted beyond the ports into domestic transport,…
Layered tariffs and legal battles reshape US importing
Importing into the United States is becoming more complex as new tariff measures combine with ongoing legal disputes to create a shifting regulatory landscape. Recent policy moves suggest that volatility…
US consumer product compliance rules tighten as mandatory CPSC eFiling deadline approaches
US import compliance requirements are about to change significantly for businesses moving regulated consumer products into the United States. From 8 July 2026, importers will no longer be able to…
EU–US tariff agreement moves closer, but uncertainty lingers
Businesses moving goods between Europe and the United States are entering a new phase of tariff management as the proposed EU–US trade framework edges closer to implementation. Although the agreement…
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