16 Sep 2025

US Tariffs on India Take Toll on Air Cargo Market

The latest US-India tariffs are weighing heavily on global air cargo flows. Recent figures show that airfreight volumes from India to the US have dropped sharply, following Washington’s decision to impose tariffs of up to 50% on Indian imports. Air Cargo Volumes Plunge According to data provider WorldACD, air cargo volumes from India to the […]

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31 Aug 2025

Blank Sailings, Rate Pressure Follow New India–US Tariffs

The imposition of 50% tariffs on Indian exports to the US is already disrupting container shipping on the India–US East Coast (USEC) route. With cargo demand weakening, carriers are cutting back sailings and rethinking their deployment strategies to balance supply with shrinking exports. Local forwarders report at least three blank sailings scheduled from West India […]

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19 Jul 2025

Capacity Cuts Signal Slower Summer Ahead

Ocean carriers are pulling back capacity ahead of the mid-August end to the 90-day pause on higher U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. An increasing number of trans-Pacific sailings have been blanked through July, and with most pre-tariff cargo already moving, spot rates are expected to soften through summer. Maritime data from eeSea shows roughly 175,000 […]

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17 Jul 2025

Frontload Pause Repeat

In a typical year, the trans-Pacific trade lane would now be entering its busy season for U.S. imports from Asia. But 2025 is anything but typical. Sudden shifts in U.S. trade policy have thrown a wrench into shipping strategies, unsettling importers and exporters on both sides of the Pacific. The crux of the issue lies […]

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01 Jul 2025

Ocean Carriers Brace for Impact Ahead of July 9 Tariff Decision

Ocean carriers are maintaining strong trans-Atlantic capacity in anticipation of the July 9 expiration of President Donald Trump’s 90-day suspension of “reciprocal” tariffs. Despite softening freight rates and tepid demand, carriers appear to be preparing for a potential surge in shipments once trade policy becomes clearer. The 90-day pause—set to expire next week—was put in […]

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17 Jun 2025

Oil Chokepoint Under Threat: Shipping Industry Braces for Fallout

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have triggered renewed warnings for the global shipping industry. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), which provides security advisories for commercial vessels, has urged heightened caution for ships navigating the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz. The advisory comes ahead of U.S.-Iran nuclear […]

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09 May 2025

License To Steal: Cargo Theft Surges Across US Supply Chain

Cargo theft is reaching record levels across the U.S., with organized criminal networks targeting trucks, warehouses, and even train cars. According to a six-month CNBC investigation, criminals are exploiting digital tools meant to streamline logistics, instead using them to hijack entire truckloads of goods. In 2024 alone, Verisk CargoNet reported 3,798 theft incidents — up […]

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05 May 2025

De Minimis Crackdown: U.S. Slams Door on Duty-Free Chinese Imports

As of May 2, the United States has officially ended the de minimis exemption for packages arriving from China and Hong Kong. This change eliminates duty-free entry for shipments valued under $800, subjecting them instead to significantly higher tariffs and stricter customs procedures. Under the new policy, affected packages will either face a 120% tariff […]

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