Results
Market Update: January 21, 2025
Ocean freight rates are softening as Lunar New Year approaches, while Red Sea developments could reshape capacity, schedules, and shipping costs in 2025....
UFLPA Expansion
UFLPA Entity List expands by 37 companies, increasing forced labor compliance risks and import scrutiny for China-linked supply chains and goods....
CV International & Capes Shipping Agencies Newsletter | Fall 2025
Every few months, I take a moment here to reflect not only on the state of global trade, but on what makes CV International and Capes Shipping Agencies the kind of partners our customers rely on—espec...
Market Update: January 7, 2025
US East & Gulf Coast port strike risk drives ocean freight surcharges and rising rates ahead of Lunar New Year, impacting supply chains and planning....
Enhanced Enforcement and Importer Responsibility
CBP enforcement is increasing importer liability for duties, ADD/CVD, de minimis and compliance filings, making recordkeeping essential for trade compliance....
Global Logistics Update: December 12, 2025
Transpacific ocean carriers continue rate increases ahead of Lunar New Year, with shifting demand Red Sea routing changes, and uncertain freight market outlook....
Market Update: December 10, 2024
US port strike risk, Lunar New Year demand surge, and tariff uncertainty are tightening ocean capacity and driving volatility in early 2025 freight markets....
More Companies Added to the UFLPA Entity List
DHS adds 29 companies to the UFLPA Entity List, increasing forced labor compliance risks and import scrutiny for global supply chains under UFLPA enforcement....
Additional Tariffs Coming for Canada, Mexico, and China?
Proposed US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China could raise import costs, disrupt USMCA trade, and expand Section 301 impacts for importers....
Market Update: November 14, 2024
Asia-US ocean freight is mixed as E/C & Gulf Coast space tightens amid blank sailings, labor strike risk, and tariff concerns shaping 2025 planning....
Market Update: November 4, 2024
Asia–US freight strengthens with tight capacity, PSW congestion, and rate hikes, while labor strikes and tariffs raise 2025 planning risks and delays....
ITC Issues Denial on ADD/CVD Case Covering Aluminum Extrusions
ITC denies ADD/CVD case on aluminum extrusions from 14 countries, ending duties and triggering refunds, easing import compliance uncertainty....