Global Port Congestion, CBP Suspensions, Air Cargo’s Busy Slow Season, and More in the News Roundup
This week: Mediterranean and Asian ports are among those facing increased congestion amid several shipping lane disruptions CBP suspends shipment access for customs brokers taking advantage of automated filing and no tariffs for low-value items Air cargo’s...
Rail, Truck Container Dwells at LA-LB Ports Hit Low Point as Peak Season Hits Early
Rail, Truck Container Dwells at LA-LB Ports Hit Low Point as Peak Season Hits Early Dwell times for rail and truck containers moving off the Los Angeles-Long Beach (LA-LB) port fell to their lowest point this year in April. Logistics providers are optimistic that the...
$40 Million for Portland’s Terminal 6, NYC and PANYNJ Trade Terminals, and More
This week: Oregon governor announces proposal for a $40 million state grant to prevent Portland’s Terminal 6 from closing in October US Senate retroactively confirms the terms of two of the FMC’s longest-serving members New York City trades its Staten Island...
New China Tariffs, E-Commerce and Air Freight Demand, and Bright Import Forecasts
Biden Announces New China Tariffs Targeting EVs, Solar, and Medical Supplies President Joe Biden has announced the new tariffs on Chinese imports this week, targeting key strategic sectors that include electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, semiconductors, and medical...