Limited feeder vessel capacity between Asia’s secondary ports and major transshipment hubs is creating significant disruptions for both Asian exports and inbound shipments from the US and Europe, according to forwarders and carriers. Shippers in Thailand and Indonesia are waiting up to a month to secure space, leading to widespread transshipment delays, rolled cargo, and […]
Read MoreNew data from WorldACD suggests that airfreight volumes between the Asia Pacific and the US are showing signs of life, while those headed to Europe have declined. This could be an early indicator of a market rebalancing as the US finalizes new tariffs. For the week ending August 10, chargeable weight from China to the […]
Read MoreSouth Korean carrier HMM cautioned Wednesday that global container shipping faces heightened volatility as tariff grace periods expire and trade negotiations continue. “The expiry of tariff grace periods and ongoing renegotiations are expected to increase market volatility, with regional demand shifts likely to sustain supply chain congestion,” HMM said in its first-half earnings commentary. The […]
Read MorePresident Trump has issued a new Executive Order delaying China tariffs that were set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on August 12, 2025. The 90-day tariff pause extends the implementation date to November 10, 2025, allowing more time for the U.S. and China to finalize a trade agreement. According to the Executive […]
Read MoreVietnam’s air cargo exports to the United States are climbing at a record pace, driven by U.S. importers shifting sourcing away from China amid rising tariffs and geopolitical tension. A rush to move goods before tariff changes — combined with Vietnam’s expanding manufacturing base — has helped accelerate the country’s air freight growth. Air cargo […]
Read MoreAmerican companies rushed to import goods from Asia in May, triggering record-setting export figures from Vietnam, Taiwan, and Thailand as they moved to beat a looming deadline for new U.S. tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump. The surge in shipments—driven by fears of steep “reciprocal” tariffs that could take effect in early July—has upended normal […]
Read MoreOcean freight rates from Asia to Europe soared ahead of the carriers’ June 1 general rate increases, fueled by growing congestion at major ports and a shift in vessel deployment toward the booming Asia-U.S. trade lane. Severe delays at key port hubs on both ends of the Asia-Europe route are absorbing available capacity. At the […]
Read MoreOn May 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a significant ruling that blocks the Trump Administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs on foreign imports. The decision impacts a broad range of tariffs, including those targeting fentanyl-related imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, as well […]
Read MoreA U.S. trade court has overturned former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on global imports, offering some clarity after months of shipping disruptions—but also triggering new concerns for importers. On Wednesday, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that Trump exceeded his authority by using emergency powers to impose a blanket 10% tariff on most […]
Read MoreMajor container shipping lines are pushing for spot rates on shipments from China to the US West Coast that are more than double current levels, aiming to capitalize on a surge in demand sparked by a temporary easing of US tariffs on Chinese goods. Spot rates have already started rising following Monday’s announcement of a […]
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