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The introduction of sweeping new US tariffs this month marks a decisive shift in global trade policy, creating fresh challenges for importers and exporters worldwide. Yet, for those positioned to leverage the recently finalised US–EU trade agreement, the disruption also brings
The 90-day suspension of US-China tariffs has ignited a sharp spike in transpacific demand, pulling the traditional peak season forward by several months. US importers are racing to bring in goods before the 14 August deadline, driving rates higher and straining
In the space of just two weeks, the UK has concluded new trade agreements with the European Union, the United States, and India. While these are designed to ease trade frictions and promote growth across many sectors, they also carry particular
European exporters selling into the US on DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms are being urged to look beyond the headlines surrounding the recent China-US tariff “pause,” as many underlying duties remain firmly in place and could trigger unexpected costs. The 90-day
Changes in U.S. trade policy are introducing new challenges for global container shipping, prompting many supply chain stakeholders to re-evaluate their sourcing and freight strategies. The recently announced measures impose significant duties on a broad spectrum of Chinese-origin goods, with few
As part of its broader trade reviews, the Trump administration has moved to end De Minimis duty-free privileges that have long supported the flow of small parcels into the U.S. from major eCommerce exporters. Effective 2 May 2025 at 00:01 ET,
North American shippers currently face a storm of challenges that threaten to reshape trade flows and logistics costs on both sides of the Atlantic, with escalating port labour unrest and potential tariff hikes after the election of President Donald Trump. One
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is facing a critical juncture as its current contract with maritime employers, represented by the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), is set to expire on September 30, 2024. With only 80 days remaining, negotiations have
Sea-borne imports into the United States have grown by more than a quarter compared to pre-COVID 2019 levels and this at a time when the trade press is full of reports about deglobalization, near-shoring, and global economic tensions. Despite the stories
Two weeks after sea freight spot rates from Asia to Europe started to peak and after the scramble for capacity ahead of Lunar New Year subsided, it seems that the US trade lane from Asia may be following suit. Two weeks
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