Global freight markets are moving through August with continued volatility across ocean, air, and customs operations. Trans-Pacific container rates have stabilized after three consecutive weeks of declines, while carriers continue managing capacity as the earlier tariff driven peak season fades. At the same time, escalating security concerns across the [...]
Global freight conditions remain active heading into the second half of July. U.S. import volumes remained strong in June, container rates continue to trend above year ago levels, and carriers continue managing capacity across ocean and air services. Several new tariff actions and customs reporting requirements announced this week [...]
Green Worldwide Shipping has endorsed the Global Memorandum of Understanding on Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, known as the Global MOU. With this step, Green joins a worldwide coalition working toward 100% zero-emission new truck and bus sales by 2040. Drive to Zero, a program of the clean transportation accelerator [...]
MARKET SUMMARY OVERVIEW The Trans-Pacific and India-U.S. markets remain firm heading into July. Trans-Pacific demand continues to support added peak season services, while India-U.S. East Coast capacity remains tight due to blank sailings and space constraints. Although some improvement is expected in July, Pacific Northwest, U.S. East Coast, U.S. [...]
Trans-Pacific space remained tight entering June as strong booking demand continued across Asia-U.S. trade lanes. Carriers have added select extra loader sailings to support U.S. West Coast movement, but capacity relief remains uneven. U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast services remain the most constrained, with several sailings from China [...]
Trans-Pacific capacity conditions remained tight during Week 22 as importers accelerated cargo movement ahead of expected fuel surcharge adjustments and earlier retail inventory deadlines. Analysts report that short-term front-loading activity, elevated bunker fuel costs, and ongoing Middle East-related operational disruption continue tightening effective vessel capacity across Asia-U.S. trade lanes. [...]
Trans-Pacific capacity conditions remain tight during Week 21 as elevated shipping demand, blank sailings, and vessel allocation changes continue pressuring U.S.-bound services. FUEL SUPPLY PRESSURE CONTINUES TO IMPACT OPERATIONS Middle East-related fuel supply concerns continue impacting vessel operations across Asia. Longer refueling delays and operational disruptions are contributing to [...]
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a temporary administrative stay of the U.S. Court of International Trade’s recent ruling that invalidated the Administration’s Section 122 tariff program. The order temporarily pauses both the judgment and the permanent injunction entered by the CIT while the appellate court [...]
The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a decision invalidating Proclamation 11012, the February 2026 action that imposed a 10 percent across-the-board import surcharge under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The court determined that the Administration relied on economic indicators that did not meet the statutory [...]
Global freight conditions in Week 18 reflect a market holding steady across major ocean networks, with vessel activity remaining consistent while recent trade compliance updates continue to shape import processes. SECTION 232 FRAMEWORK UPDATES REFINE TARIFF APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY Recent updates across multiple Commerce actions refine how Section 232 [...]
