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US Retailers Revise Summer Import Forecast Upward While Tariffs on Pause, Congress Considers China’s Maritime Power, Trump Admin OKs Port Projects
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 6/16/25.
USTR Extends Section 301 Tariff Exclusions Through August, Pause on Higher US Tariff Rates Lead to Import Surge, Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Rise
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 6/9/25.
Trump Tariffs Blocked but Appeals Court Pauses Ruling for Now, Ocean Carriers Adding Trans-Pac Services Amid Increased Demand, Canada Post Labor Dispute
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 6/2/25.
Trump Announces 50% Tariff on Imports From EU, Canada Post Workers Choose Overtime Ban Over Strike, US LTL Pricing Stable at Record High
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 5/26/25.
Freight Market Update – May 2025
The ocean freight market has flipped from oversupply to a severe capacity crunch as Transpacific demand surges. With bookings up over 50% and new GRIs taking effect June 1, rates are climbing fast. A massive backlog in China, early peak season, and port congestion risks are creating major challenges for importers. This May 2025 update covers everything you need to know, including new carrier services, premium rate trends, and planning tips ahead of the August tariff deadline.
China-US Ocean Booking Surge After Trade Deal, Capacity Crunch Expected, US Trucking Rates Not Impacted, Potential Canada Post Strike
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 5/19/25.
Supply Chain Weekly Roundup: US Reaches Deal to Lower Tariffs on China, Ocean Carriers Not Returning to Red Sea Despite Ceasefire
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 5/12/25.
U.S.–China Reach New Trade Agreement: What It Means for Tariffs and Duty Drawback
The United States and China have announced a new bilateral trade agreement following high-level negotiations in Geneva. This marks the first joint trade statement between the two countries in years and introduces major changes to tariffs and trade policy that could...
Supply Chain Roundup: US Ends De Minimis Exemption for China, Drayage Industry Braces for Downturn, LTL Q1 Rate Surge
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 5/5/25.
US Shippers Waiting for “Dust to Settle” on Tariffs, Blank Sailings Increase on Trans-Pac Lines, US LTL Reclassification Coming
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 4/28/25.
J.M. Rodgers Offers Up Timely Expertise In Duty Drawback
If there’s anything that importers need to know in these days of uncertainty over tariffs, it’s how to save money. The answer is easy enough if they are also exporters: duty drawback. It’s a simple concept but underlain by a system that can be tricky to...
Supply Chain Roundup: Pre-Tariff Import Surge Provides Boost to US LTL Volumes, Trump Admin to End De Minimis Exemption for China and Hong Kong on May 2
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 4/21/25.