Ocean carriers are introducing emergency fuel and conflict-related surcharges as vessels reroute around the Middle East. These adjustments are increasing fuel consumption, transit times, and insurance exposure across Asia to North America trade lanes. WHY DID THE FMC REJECT IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION? Carriers requested approval to implement some surcharges without [...]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clarified how existing Customs broker regulations apply to digital service platforms in Ruling HQ H350722. The decision evaluates whether an unlicensed foreign company offering importer support services through an online platform is conducting Customs business without a license. While certain platform functions were found [...]
Mid-March conditions are being shaped by vessel rerouting and longer transit paths tied to ongoing disruptions in the Middle East. These changes are starting to impact schedule reliability and container circulation, with early signs of imbalance developing across key trade lanes. China-origin volumes are expected to recover gradually, while [...]
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) published a new trade action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 concerning structural excess capacity and production across global manufacturing sectors. The investigations will examine whether policies or practices in certain jurisdictions contribute to excess industrial output that burdens or [...]
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Early March finds global logistics networks adjusting to post Lunar New Year production recovery while vessel deployments and regional disruptions influence capacity allocation across several trades. Asia origin gateways are transitioning from holiday slowdowns toward normal production cycles, with execution conditions varying by port and service. Vessel repositioning tied [...]
Late February finds the freight market adjusting to extended berth congestion across Asia-U.S. trade lanes alongside renewed tariff policy developments in Washington. North and South Asia origins are reporting longer vessel waiting times as networks normalize following Lunar New Year blank sailings. India-origin cargo is beginning to reflect moderate [...]
February 23, 2026 | Blizzard warnings have been in effect throughout the New York and tri-state area as the storm has dumped up to two feet (24+ inches) of snow in many locations, with snow falling at rates of up to 3 inches per hour and sustained wind gusts of [...]
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February continues to show uneven demand across Asia–U.S. trade lanes as the market moves through the Chinese New Year holiday window and carriers tighten their networks. Transpacific execution is being shaped by aggressive capacity withdrawals, elevated rollover exposure, and ongoing congestion at select Asia origin ports. Air cargo demand is [...]
