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Global Logistics Update: November 21, 2025
Asia–US ocean freight rates remain low amid weak demand and overcapacity as carriers blank sailings, with trade policy shifts and uncertain 2026 outlook....
Global Logistics Update: October 29, 2025
Asia–US ocean freight rates rise amid capacity tightness, hurricane damage in Jamaica ports, and Europe congestion, highlighting need to book ahead....
Section 232 Action for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks
New Section 232 tariffs impose 25% duties on medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts and 10% on buses from Nov 1, raising US import compliance risk....
Global Logistics Update: October 20, 2025
Asia–US ocean freight rates rise amid tariff uncertainty, capacity cuts, and Rotterdam and Antwerp congestion, highlighting need to plan ahead....
BIS Receives 95 Requests for Additional 232 Derivatives
BIS receives 95 requests to expand Section 232 steel and aluminum derivatives, potentially adding 50% tariffs and increasing US import compliance risk....
New Tariff Actions on Lumber, Cabinets, and Upholstered Furniture
New Section 232 tariffs on lumber, cabinets, and upholstered furniture take effect Oct 14 with increases in 2026, raising US import compliance risk and costs....
New Tariffs Announced for October 1
New tariffs taking effect October 1 include duties on pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets, vanities, and upholstered furniture products....
Global Logistics Update: September 29, 2025
Asia–US freight rates remain low as carriers increase blank sailings ahead of Golden Week, with evolving USTR fees and ongoing market volatility....
Capes Shipping Agencies Expands U.S. Gulf Coast Presence with New Offices in Corpus Christi and Mobile
Capes Shipping Agencies expands Gulf Coast operations with new offices in Corpus Christi and Mobile, strengthening U.S. port agency services....
Market Update: August 21, 2025
Freight markets remain relatively weak, despite the latest China tariff deadline extension. Spot rates from Asia to the US have plateaued for now at low levels. Some carriers, however, are slightly op...
Customs Fees Increase on October 1
Each year, at the beginning of Customs’ fiscal year (October 1), the fees they charge are reviewed and adjusted for inflation. As is usual, this year, there is an increase in the minimum and maximum f...
More Sec 232 Steel and Aluminum Derivatives Coming?
Section 232 steel aluminum derivatives may expand as BIS accepts requests to add new products to the tariff lists during the September review period....