U.S. Ends De Minimis Duty Exemption: What Importers Need to Know
August 04, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
In a major shift for international trade, the U.S. government has announced sweeping changes to how low-value imports will be handled. Effective August 29, 2025, the long-standing de minimis exemption – which allowed most shipments valued under $800 to enter duty-free – is being largely eliminated. Combined with new Food and Drug...
Read MoreFuture of Smarter Logistics
July 31, 2025.
Logistics Publications
In today's ever-evolving logistics landscape, where speed, cost, and customer satisfaction are constantly under the microscope, route optimization has become more than just a buzzword; it's a game changer. Working at Allyn International, we witness first-hand how even small improvements in routing can have a ripple effect across...
Read MoreCanadian Surtax Updates
July 29, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Amidst the uncertainty of these interesting times, it can be a challenge to keep up to date with various tariffs, retaliatory measures and surtaxes. Thankfully, the Canadian Department of Finance has kept its latest update, regarding the Tariff Rate Quotas applied to steel, short and sweet. The Canadian Government is...
Read MoreU.S. and E.U. Reach Trade Agreement Framework
July 29, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
The U.S. and the E.U. have reached a trade agreement that sets a 15% U.S. tariff on most European goods, averting a potential trade conflict between two of the world’s largest economic partners. The agreement, announced after weeks of intensive negotiations, establishes a framework intended to...
Read MoreIndonesia Lands U.S. Trade Win While Courting the EU
July 17, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Indonesia Secures a Trade Agreement with the U.S. In a deal announced by President Trump and confirmed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the U.S. has agreed to reduce its tariff on Indonesian goods from 32% to 19%. In exchange, Indonesia committed to a range of major purchases from the U...
Read MoreTrump Announces 30% Tariff on E.U. and Mexico
July 14, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
On July 12, President Donald J. Trump announced via social media that the United States will impose a 30% tariff on goods imported from the European Union (E.U.) and Mexico, effective August 1. If implemented, the new rate will replace the existing IEEPA reciprocal tariffs of 10% for the E.U. and 25% for...
Read MoreDOJ Shifts Focus to Trade and Customs Fraud
July 14, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is shifting its enforcement priorities from healthcare, federal program, and procurement fraud to trade, tariff, and customs fraud committed by corporations. This change follows a Goldman Sachs report estimating that tariff evasion may have accounted for as much as $90 billion in U.S....
Read MoreNew Reciprocal Tariff on Canada
July 11, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
President Donald J. Trump issued a formal notification to Canada on July 10, advising that a reciprocal tariff of 35% will take effect August 1 on most U.S. imports from the country. This new tariff replaces the tariff of 25% that the administration imposed on Canada, effective March 4, under the International Emergency...
Read MoreU.S.-U.K. Economic Prosperity Deal
July 11, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Executive Order 14309 – June 16, 2025 The U.S. and the U.K. have agreed to a historic trade agreement that reduces the tariff on U.K. vehicle and vehicle parts that are exported to the U.S. It also provides duty-free treatment on civil aircraft engines and components and lays...
Read MoreDecarbonizing EU Maritime Transport: ETS and FuelEU Maritime Regulations
June 30, 2025.
Logistics Publications
Maritime transport plays an essential role in the EU economy and has also the biggest impact on the greenhouse gas emissions. The European Union is taking measures to significantly reduce the emissions in the maritime sector. The key milestone came with inclusion of maritime emissions in the EU Emission Trading...
Read MoreGlobal Supply Chain Disruptions Intensify Amid Israel-Iran Conflict
June 27, 2025.
Logistics Publications
The escalation between Israel and Iran is impacting logistics on a global level. National strikes are affecting critical services at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges with pilotage delays and partial lock closures slowing vessel movements. With tension increasing, inbound and outbound traffic is primarily hampered by suspended pilotage services; a key...
Read MoreGlobal Logistics Impact Report: Israel-Iran Escalation
June 13, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Key Points Israeli airstrikes on Iran triggered immediate global logistics repercussions. Major impacts: shipping reroutes, oil price surges, air cargo delays. Resulting in higher freight costs, extended lead times, and elevated security risk. Maritime Disruptions Elevated risks in the Strait of Hormuz & Red Sea: ...
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