Carriers have started announcing blank sailings in an effort to manage capacity. What are blank sailings you might ask? A … Read More
U.S. and China reach ‘Phase 1’ of trade deal
The United States and the Chinese government announced they have reached “Phase 1” of a trade deal and suspended the … Read More
The World's Major Free Trade Zones and Special Economic Zones
There are many different areas around the world where those involved in trade can find slight loopholes, fewer bureaucratic entanglements, … Read More
IMO 2020: The Cost For a Better Future
All across the industry, one of the hottest topics is the term “IMO regulation” for the coming 2020 year. Of … Read More
“Slow” peak season this year is expected for Mexico
Mexico’s economy is struggling, and consumer demand is weakening as the peak season for Asian imports is expected to be … Read More
Trump’s administration will raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% on October 1
After the Trump Administration started taxing on $300 Billion worth of Chinese imports September 1st at a 15% duty rate, … Read More
19 Percent plunge in US imports from Asia signals a weak peak season.
The Trump administration has issued more tariffs, between 10-25% on over $250 billion worth of imports from China in 2019 … Read More
Trump will impose 10% tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports starting September 1st
President Trump has announced that an additional 10 percent tariff will be imposed to all remaining imports coming from China … Read More
USTR will accept List 3 exclusion requests until September 30, 2019.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is continuing to review outstanding exclusion request for List 1 and List 2 … Read More
