U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is refining how metal content should be calculated for Section 232 tariff reporting. In informal notification to carriers, CBP provided guidance explaining that the current interpretation maintains the framework used for steel and aluminum, aligns copper with that methodology. The informal guidelines also introduces [...]
Global freight conditions in Week 13 remained stable across key trade lanes, with targeted capacity pressure emerging in parts of Asia and increased volatility tied to fuel markets. Ocean capacity remained balanced overall, while air cargo conditions were influenced by fuel-driven adjustments and network changes linked to Middle East [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
February finds the freight marketing navigating uneven demand across Asia-U.S. trade lanes in the lead up to Lunar New Year with ongoing capacity management by ocean carriers, and evolving U.S. trade policies. Transpacific lanes continue to see blank sailings and rollover, while India-origin cargo remains relatively stable. Air cargo [...]
