NOTE: Editing this page does not change the /news page. That is done at the “Elements” level of Kadence.
Freight Market Update – October 2026
Transpacific freight rates remain elevated as carrier capacity cuts, blank sailings, and port congestion continue to disrupt shipping. See what shippers should expect through October and beyond.
Tariff Watch: ET13 Deadline Delayed, New Section 232 USMCA Guidance, and IEEPA Refund Deadline Hits
CBP has extended the mandatory ET13 compliance deadline to January 20, 2027, giving international postal shippers more time to prepare. This week’s Tariff Watch also covers new Section 232 guidance for USMCA-qualifying goods, a critical IEEPA refund motion deadline, and developments affecting importers seeking tariff refunds.
Tariff Watch: Successful CAPE Phase 3 Launch, CBP Proposes New Rules for Low-Value Postal Shipments
CAPE Phase 3 is officially live, with hundreds of IEEPA refund declarations accepted on launch day. This week’s Tariff Watch also covers CBP’s proposed changes to low-value postal shipments, new customs bond requirements, and upcoming trade compliance deadlines.
