U.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: ...
Read More2023 Logistics Performance Index: Recap, Key Takeaways, and Anticipation for the Future
June 05, 2025.
Logistics Publications
In anticipation of the expected 2025 release of World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index results, we take a moment to recap some of the findings from the most currently released Logistics Performance Index. The World Bank Logistics Performance Index (LPI) scores countries on how efficiently they move goods across and...
Read MoreAnalysis of Q1 2025 Asia-Originated Freight Rates and Q2 Strategies
April 11, 2025.
Logistics Publications
In the first quarter of 2025, ocean and air freight rates originating from Asia have experienced notable fluctuations across various cargo categories. Ocean Freight: General Cargo: The Shanghai Export Containerized Freight Index reported a steady increase, reaching 2,460.34 points by late December 2024. This trend is attributed to heightened demand preceding the Chinese...
Read MoreReciprocal Tariff Pauses & Increase for China
April 10, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
CSMS # 64701128 announced reciprocal tariffs are paused for 90 days for all adjusted reciprocal rates with the exception of China. The rate will be lowered back to 10% for the next 90 days for all countries except China. China’s (including Hong Kong & Macau) reciprocal tariff is now 125%. Additionally, the EU has...
Read MoreReciprocal Tariff Implementation Paused
April 09, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
President Trump has announced through social media that he is pausing reciprocal tariffs for 90 days for countries that have not yet retaliated. So, for countries that have not retaliated, the rate will be lowered back to 10% for the next 90 days. There has been no notification yet interpreting what constitutes retaliation. ...
Read MoreReciprocal Tariffs Against the World and the End of the de minimus Exemption for Chinese Goods
April 03, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Donald Trump has announced multiple, sweeping additions to US import tariffs affecting all countries, as well as modifying existing additional tariffs and regulations in place. Starting April 5, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, imports from all countries (except for Mexico and Canada) will be subject to an additional 10% tariff. Following that, on...
Read More2025 NMFC Changes… now what?
March 25, 2025.
Logistics Publications
If you ship freight Less-than-Truckload (LTL) in the US, chances are you already know the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is rolling out updates to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) in July 19, 2025; but just in case… The changes are aimed to standardizing the evaluation of all commodities,...
Read MoreSustainability and Environmental Considerations in Logistics
March 20, 2025.
Logistics Publications
The logistics industry is undergoing a transformation driven by sustainability concerns and regulatory pressures. Companies are prioritizing eco-friendly practices to reduce carbon footprints, comply with environmental policies, and improve long-term cost efficiency. Here are some key areas of focus: Adoption of Green Technologies To minimize emissions, logistics companies are investing...
Read MorePorts: Keep the World Moving
March 17, 2025.
Logistics Publications
Think about the last thing you bought online. Maybe a phone, a pair of shoes, or even coffee beans from another country. Ever wondered how it got to you? That’s where ports come in. Ports are the heart of global trade. They’re not just places where...
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