Shanghai processes over 5M TEU in a single month
Evidence of just how busy China has been pumping products to consumers ahead of Donald Trump’s tariffs comes from Shanghai, the world’s busiest container port, with news the fi
Trump delays tariff hikes for Canada, Mexico—but not China
After receiving border-control concessions from Mexico and Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump has delayed his plan to impose 25 percent tariffs on both nations’ exports by a
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Implementation of Additional Duties on Products of the People’s Republic of China Pursuant to the President’s February 1, 2025 Executive Order Imposing Duties to Address the Sy
Rubio’s LatAm, Panama trip focuses on ‘America First
When Marco Rubio arrives in Latin America this weekend on his first foreign trip as Donald Trump’s secretary of state, he’ll find a region reeling from the new administ
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
