U.S. containerized import activity remains uneven as January draws to a close, with demand shifting across origin regions rather than strengthening overall. China-origin volumes continued to soften while Southeast Asia captured a larger share of outbound activity, leaving capacity available but not always aligned with demand. Carriers added vessel [...]
A new U.S.-Taiwan trade and investment agreement outlines a framework for how future Section 232 duties on Taiwanese semiconductors may be applied in connection with new U.S. manufacturing capacity. The Department of Commerce statement links investment commitments and construction-stage capacity milestones to preferential Section 232 treatment, including defined import thresholds [...]
Green Worldwide Shipping® (Green) is supporting a first-of-its-kind GMA Trucking pilot procurement that will enable the largest known deployment of Class 8 battery-electric trucks in Texas. The initiative, led by the Center for Green Market Activation, aggregates corporate demand to support the deployment of zero-emission heavy-duty trucking on high-volume [...]
Yesterday, the White House issued a proclamation directing the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to begin negotiations with trading partners concerning imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products. The action follows a completed Section 232 investigation, which concluded that current import conditions [...]
The White House issued a Section 232 proclamation on January 14, 2026, that imposes targeted tariffs on certain advanced computing chips and establishes a new compliance framework for semiconductor imports. While the initial scope is narrowly defined, the action has immediate implications for classification, end-use documentation, landed cost exposure, and [...]
U.S. containerized imports closed 2025 slightly below prior-year levels, while early 2026 reflects uneven demand across regions. China-origin volumes continued to erode into December as Southeast Asia gained share, leaving capacity available but misaligned with demand. Carriers deployed additional tonnage ahead of Lunar New Year, boosting utilization without tightening [...]
WHAT TRADE ACTION ON IRAN HAS THE WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCED? The White House stated on January 12, 2026, that the United States will impose a 25 percent tariff on any country conducting business with the Islamic Republic of Iran when goods are shipped into the United States. The announcement indicates [...]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reinforced its expectations for first sale valuation in Ruling H337689, issued October 6, 2025, and recently published publicly. The decision highlights that first sale eligibility depends on an importer’s ability to document how title, risk of loss, and pricing operate across each tier of [...]
Week 2 finds the freight market transitioning from year end recovery into early pre Lunar New Year positioning, defined by elevated ocean capacity, uneven port conditions across Asia and Europe, and a gradual normalization of transpacific air cargo operations. Carrier deployment decisions ahead of the late 2026 Lunar New [...]
Beginning February 6, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will issue refunds electronically through Automated Clearing House (ACH) rather than by paper check, except in limited circumstances. The change is outlined in an interim final rule published January 2, 2026. Refunds processed on or after February 6, 2026, will [...]
