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
Shipping from Asia to Latin America? GRI Incoming
A General Rate Increase (GRI) from Asia* to the West Coast of South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean** is coming up. This GRI will apply to cargo transported in
Investing in the Future of US Rail Freight Infrastructure
The US rail freight system has long been the backbone of the nation’s economy, moving billions of tons of goods each year. From agricultural products to industrial materials, rai
Key Challenges Facing the US Road Freight Industry
The US road freight industry is the backbone of the country’s economy, responsible for moving over 70% of all domestic freight. Every product you see on store shelves or rece
US Port Congestion: Impact on Sea Freight and Solutions
US port congestion has been making headlines for a while now, and it’s no secret that this issue is creating ripple effects across global trade. As sea freight serves as the back
