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Jun 19, 2024
Canadian Border Agent Strike Avoided

Canadian border agents, represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada and Customs and Immigration Union, have reached a tentative…

Jun 17, 2024
Spot Rates Predicted to Continue Upward

Container spot rates on major east-west trades saw moderated price increases following significant previous hikes. Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI)…

Jun 12, 2024
Hyperactive Season Ahead: 2024 Forecast

NOAA’s forecast for the 2024 hurricane season warns of significant disruptions, indicating a potentially hyperactive season. Texas, previously experiencing below-average…

Jun 10, 2024
Red Sea Diversions Drive Surge in Rates

The indications of lagging behind due to diversions in the Red Sea became increasingly evident, with congestion, delays, missed departures,…

Jun 7, 2024
USTR Seeks Public Comments on Section 301

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is inviting public input on proposed changes to Section 301 tariffs on Chinese products, with…

Jun 6, 2024
Singapore Port Congestion Hits 2M TEUs

Congestion at the Port of Singapore has reached 2 million TEUs, representing 6.8% of the global fleet. Berthing delays of…

Jun 5, 2024
Bridge Removal Faces Delays

The removal of the final piece of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is taking longer than expected. Estimates now range…

Jun 5, 2024
Strikes Threaten Canada’s Cargo Flow

The risk of disruption to cargo flows in and out of Canada has increased due to potential strikes by customs…

Jun 3, 2024
CTPAT – Application Process / MSC Overview

Looking to improve stability in transit times? Consider becoming a CTPAT Partner. The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism is a…