U.S. and China Pause Port Fees After Trump–Xi Agreement
The U.S. and China agreed on Thursday (October 30) to pause tit-for-tat fees on each other’s ships that became a major irritant in the broader trade war between the worldR
Unified Command Wraps Up Pier G Container Salvage Effort
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The Unified Command announces all 95 containers that fell overboard from the vessel Mississippi at Pier G have been recovered in and around the Port of Long
MV Mississippi Ensures Safety of Unaffected Containers
Unified Command continues response at Pier G with focus on safety and securing of cargo Salvage and recovery operations continue on the cargo ship Mississippi, with all unaffected
Possible Shift in Rules of Origin for Transshipped Goods
Since the introduction of the Trump-era tariffs earlier this year, concerns have been mounting over transshipping—the practice of disguising the true origin of goods to avoid hig
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
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
The 90-Day Scramble to Move Goods Out of China
American and Chinese firms are racing to clear a backlog of orders during a pause in trade war hostilities Adam Leeb is rushing to ship $700,000 of electronic typewriters from Chin
China-to-U.S. Containership Bookings Jump 50%, Says Hapag-Lloyd
Containership bookings from China to the U.S. have shot up more than 50% this week after the nations’ agreement to roll back tariffs, the head of German carrier Hapag-Lloyd said
