Ports from Houston to New Orleans and Mobile have been significantly impacted by unprecedented snowstorms and record-breaking low temperatures. With limited snow removal equipment, these ports are currently experiencing snow accumulation ranging from 1 to 6 inches. Weather reports indicate that the unusual weather pattern moving along the U.S. Gulf Coast could affect up to…
The United States has announced a new wave of 25% tariffs on select imported goods, effective February 1. This decision has sparked widespread discussions in the global trade community, with businesses, exporters, and consumers bracing for its potential impact. Here, we break down the details and implications of this policy. The United States has announced…
Recently, Amazon has made new rule adjustments for product titles, such as the product name can’t be more than 200 characters (including spaces), can’t use some special characters, and can’t have repeated words. If the above misuse occurs and does not meet the requirements of the new policy, Amazon officials will give advice on modification,…
CMA has announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on cargoes from some parts of the world to the U.S. East. Among other things, CMA plans to charge a US$1,500/TEU PSS from January 15, 2025 on all cargoes from the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea and Egypt to the U.S. East Coast and Gulf…
Maersk recently issued an update on the ongoing negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The company announced: “As of now, there has been no progress in the negotiations.” In light of this situation, Maersk strongly recommends that customers retrieve full containers and return empty ones at terminals…
Former President Donald Trump’s recent social media posts on Facebook and Twitter have once again thrust him into the spotlight of labor relations, this time with his vocal support for the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the dockworkers union representing labor across East Coast ports. Trump’s statements have sparked a wave of reactions, with the United…
In a press conference held on December 8, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump outlined an ambitious agenda for sweeping reforms he plans to implement upon taking office. Among these, his proposal to impose tariffs on imports from the United States’ largest trading partner has drawn significant attention. Trump reiterated his campaign promise to address perceived trade…
The U.S. shipping industry is approaching a critical juncture as labor negotiations between East Coast dockworker unions and shipping companies face a January 15 deadline. These negotiations could reshape the operational landscape of key ports in the region, including New York-New Jersey, Savannah, and Charleston. However, the looming threat of a strike could disrupt supply…
As global trade grows rapidly, ensuring supply chain transparency and border security has become critical. To address these challenges, the European Union has introduced the Import Control System 2 (ICS2). This enhanced system not only replaces its predecessor, ICS1, but also strengthens customs oversight and supply chain security. ICS2’s implementation significantly impacts businesses, logistics providers,…
There is no clear information that Amazon will stop accepting merchandise between December 15 and December 31, 2024 altogether. However, during peak seasons, Amazon usually implements strict inbound policies, especially restrictions on FBA (Amazon Logistics) inventory management to optimize warehouse operations and delivery efficiency. Some common adjustments include: Capacity Limit: Amazon may limit the seller’s…
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