Florida’s west coast prepares for Hurricane Ian’s landfall
Hurricane Ian has strengthened to a Category 3 storm and is projected to make landfall on Florida’s west coast late…
Carriers implement action plans to minimize Felixstowe strike impacts
In an effort to minimize supply chain disruptions, ocean carriers are advancing and delaying schedules into the UK port. Improved…
Port of Felixstowe workers to begin a second eight-day strike
Around 1,900 union workers at the Port of Felixstowe are going back on strike, from September 27 to October 5…
Container lines to blank sailings following China’s Golden Week
Despite being the traditional peak season, carriers plan to cut container capacity in the weeks following China’s Golden Week, October…
Section 301 tariffs on China remain in effect
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that Section 301 tariffs on China products will remain in…
U.S. Congress filed a petition requesting Section 301 investigations on Mexican agricultural products
The U.S. Congress filed a petition requesting the USTR to conduct a Section 301 investigation into “the flood of imported…
The US and Asian IPEF partner countries announce negotiation objectives
The US and the 13 Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partner countries have reached a consensus on ministerial statements…
The Port of NY and NJ delayed container dwell fee
The proposed container dwell fee at the Port of NY ad NJ that was set to start on September 1,…
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Port of Felixstowe dock workers announce new strike to overlap with Liverpool
Felixstowe dock workers have confirmed another strike is set to run from 27 September to 5 October, after 82% of…
Ocean shipping spot rates continue to fall
Major freight rate indices continue to trend downward, particularly on Trans-Pacific routes, driven by softening demand and improved congestion and…
Canada expands its Express Entry immigration program to address trucker shortages
As Canada’s trucking industry is short 26,000 truck drivers, the Canadian government has opened up the Express Entry program that…