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Global Logistics Update: January 22, 2026
Transpacific ocean rates stabilize ahead of peak bidding season as carriers manage capacity, blank sailings, and growing concerns over port congestion....
ACH Refund Authorization Tool
CBP mandates ACH Refund Authorization in ACE, requiring importers to enroll for electronic refunds and update banking details for duty refund processing....
CBP Implements Mandatory Forced Labor Review Portal
CBP requires use of the Forced Labor Portal beginning January 21, 2026, for review requests, WRO submissions, applicability reviews, and exceptions....
Update on Valuation of Metal and Non-Metal Content Subject to IEEPA and Section 232 Duties
Section 232 metal content valuation guidance explains CBP methods for determining steel and aluminum values subject to IEEPA and tariff duties....
Global Logistics Update: January 6, 2026
Transpacific rates hold after recent GRIs but rising capacity and Lunar New Year pressure may soften pricing despite ongoing carrier blank sailings....
Update on Section 232 Tariffs for Upholstered Furniture, Kitchen Cabinets, and Vanities
The Section 232 tariff increase on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities has been delayed, while existing 25% tariffs remain in effect....
SWPM Marking Requirement Updated
USDA APHIS enforces ISPM-15 SWPM marking hyphen rule Jan 1, 2026; noncompliance may lead to U.S. entry refusal, penalties, and costly export removal....
Market Update: December 13, 2024
TPEB ocean freight rates rise ahead of potential US East and Gulf Coast port strike, with tight capacity and further increases expected in January....
Global Logistics Update: November 21, 2025
Asia–US ocean freight rates remain low amid weak demand and overcapacity as carriers blank sailings, with trade policy shifts and uncertain 2026 outlook....
Global Logistics Update: October 29, 2025
Asia–US ocean freight rates rise amid capacity tightness, hurricane damage in Jamaica ports, and Europe congestion, highlighting need to book ahead....
Section 232 Action for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks
New Section 232 tariffs impose 25% duties on medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts and 10% on buses from Nov 1, raising US import compliance risk....
Global Logistics Update: October 20, 2025
Asia–US ocean freight rates rise amid tariff uncertainty, capacity cuts, and Rotterdam and Antwerp congestion, highlighting need to plan ahead....