US CBP Cracks Down: SMEs Warned to Stay Compliant or Face Penalties
SME importers in the US are advised to budget for trade compliance as the Customs Border Protection (CBP) increases its inspection frequency and capabilities. Hugo Pakula, CEO of c
Tariff Detente Boosts Global Growth Outlook, Says IMF
The world economy isn’t out of the woods, but easing trade tensions mean a more favorable forecast Risks from the trade war remain, but the road ahead for the global economy has
China and US Seek Alternatives as Ecommerce Air Trade Plunges
The numbers are brutal: 245% tariffs slapped on select Chinese goods by the U.S. in April 2025 crushed air cargo volumes almost overnight. Small and mid-sized logistics operators w
Labor Shortages in U.S. Warehouses: How Automation Is Filling the Gap
The warehousing industry across the United States is confronting significant labor shortages that are disrupting supply chains and straining operational capacity. Warehouse operato
Why Cold Storage Demand Is Surging Across the U.S. Warehousing Sector
The explosive growth of online shopping—and particularly perishable grocery delivery—has dramatically increased the need for rapid, temperature‑controlled fulfillment. Consum
Impact of Carbon Emissions Rules on US Sea Freight: What Shippers Must Know
Carbon emissions regulations are rapidly transforming the sea freight landscape in the United States. Driven by climate change concerns and international commitments, these regulat
Why More US Shippers Choose Intermodal to Offset Ocean Freight Delays
Over the past several years, ocean freight has faced severe disruptions due to a combination of COVID-19 aftershocks, increased consumer demand, and geopolitical tensions. Major gl
The Surge in Sea Shipping Rates Peaks
Retailers and manufacturers should save on lower import costs this summer as rates to the U.S. West Coast start to fall American importers are getting a rare piece of good news ami
America’s Top Logger Bets on Small, Crooked Trees
Weyerhaeuser’s $500 million plant in Arkansas will turn small trees once bound for paper mills into lumber Weyerhaeuser has broken ground on a $500 million plant in Arkansas to p
Ford Still Scrambling for Rare‑Earth Magnets
A deal to free up Chinese magnet shipments hasn’t sped up export approvals, carmakers say Ford Motor still faces difficulties obtaining vital magnets made with rare-earth element
