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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....
BIS Receives 95 Requests for Additional 232 Derivatives
BIS receives 95 requests to expand Section 232 steel and aluminum derivatives, potentially adding 50% tariffs and increasing US import compliance risk....
Understanding Bond Insufficiencies | Webinar
On-demand webinar for importers: how added tariffs affect customs bond sufficiency, common causes of bond insufficiencies, and how to set the right coverage....
New Tariff Actions on Lumber, Cabinets, and Upholstered Furniture
New Section 232 tariffs on lumber, cabinets, and upholstered furniture take effect Oct 14 with increases in 2026, raising US import compliance risk and costs....
New Tariffs Announced for October 1
New tariffs taking effect October 1 include duties on pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets, vanities, and upholstered furniture products....