US port strike averted with ILA and USMX’s tentative deal
Shippers can breathe a sigh of relief, the east and Gulf coast port strike slated to start next week looks set to be called off – and freight rates could ease. Last night, despit
US retailers face challenges as import hurdles grow
US retailers are navigating choppy waters, with scant visibility of the route forward, pummelled in recent weeks by regulatory plans that threaten significant upheaval. The incomin
COSCO targeted by Pentagon for alleged ties to PLA
COSCO, the world’s largest shipping company, is among a host of Chinese shipping-related names added to a list of companies the US Department of Defense views as having links to
The Not-So-Secret Way to Bypass U.S. Tariffs
In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade, companies are finding creative ways to navigate the complex web of tariffs and trade barriers. One such strategy, known as “ta
Top Pentagon Weapons Buyer: Houthis Have ‘Scary’ Anti-Ship Missiles
Last week, the Pentagon’s most senior acquisition official warned that Yemen’s Houthi rebels have developed “amazing” ballistic missile capabilities over th
US ports receive $580M in grants
The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has revealed plans to invest nearly $580m in port infrastructure nationwide. The funding will go toward 31 p
Cargo operations at Brazil’s Guarulhos Airport near collapse
Cargo operations at Latin America’s largest air cargo gateway, Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos Airport (GRU), are on the verge of a meltdown. Airline groups are appealing to the federal
U.S. Air Cargo Advance Screening Data Requirements Effective Nov. 12
Effective November 12: New mandatory data elements for air freight shipments destined or transiting through the United States To enhance security, U.S. Customs and Border Protectio
Trump Second Term Poses ‘Destructive Risk’ to Container Market
The prospect of Donald Trump winning the forthcoming US presidential election ought to put the container shipping industry on alert, new analysis from Drewry Shipping Consultants h
Trump Tariff Threat and China Downturn to Make CNY 2025 ‘Different’
The impact of Chinese New Year (CNY) on global supply chains “cannot be overstated”, according to Maersk, amid a warning that the forthcoming 29 January to 3 February holiday w
