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Mar 23, 2026
Port Houston, LA Report Volume Gains

In February 2026, Port Houston saw a 4% increase in activity, with year-to-date volumes up 5%. Export volumes grew by…

Mar 19, 2026
Middle East Conflict Impacts Air Cargo

The first full week of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran significantly affected global air cargo traffic, according to WorldACD. Airfreight…

Mar 18, 2026
Carriers Navigate Challenges Amid Hormuz Closure

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, linking the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean, has resulted in significant delays.…

Mar 10, 2026
POLB Remains Resilient Amid Ongoing Trade Disruptions

The Port of Long Beach (POLB) recorded its second-busiest January on record, despite ongoing challenges from the U.S.-China trade war…

Mar 9, 2026
Middle East Conflict Disrupts Air Cargo Operations

The ongoing war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is causing significant disruptions to air cargo operations in the…

Mar 5, 2026
The US-Iran Conflict and Its Impact on Supply Chains

The ongoing military conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has led to significant disruptions in global supply chains.…

Feb 19, 2026
U.S. Announces Tariff Measures Targeting Iran Trade Partners

President Donald Trump issued an executive order authorizing the United States to impose additional tariffs on imports from countries that…

Feb 19, 2026
Maritime Action Plan Proposes New Port Fees

The Trump administration has proposed a universal fee on all foreign-built vessels entering U.S. ports, along with a land port…

Feb 19, 2026
Freight Rates Retreat to December Levels

Recent data from the Freightos Baltic Index indicates continued softening in transpacific ocean rates. Asia–U.S. West Coast rates declined 21%,…

Feb 19, 2026
U.S. Signs Trade Agreements with Bangladesh and Taiwan

The U.S. and Bangladesh signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade on Feb. 9. Under the agreement, the United States will…