The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has sharply increased tariffs on Chinese-made container cranes, deepening the ongoing trade rift between Washington and Beijing. The move, announced late Friday, follows China’s recent export restrictions on rare earth minerals and marks a new escalation in the maritime trade sector. Effective Nov. 9, ship-to-shore cranes produced in China […]
The United States announced a sweeping escalation in its trade measures against China, with a new 100% tariff on all Chinese imports taking effect Nov. 1, along with export controls on critical software technologies. The move, confirmed late Friday, comes in retaliation for Beijing’s newly announced export restrictions on rare earth minerals — key inputs […]
The administration announced fresh tariffs on a wide range of imported wood products, setting a 10% duty on softwood lumber and timber and a 25% levy on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and upholstered wood furniture, effective Oct. 14. A presidential proclamation framed the move as necessary to shore up domestic supply chains and the U.S. […]
The White House has announced sweeping new import tariffs on heavy-duty trucks, pharmaceuticals, and furniture, signaling another major escalation in U.S. trade policy ahead of year-end negotiations. Starting October 1, 2025, imported heavy trucks will face a 25% tariff, a move the administration says is intended to “strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce unfair competition.” The […]
Venture capital is pouring into artificial intelligence solutions for logistics, signaling a growing race to modernize how freight moves across supply chains. Two startups—focused on AI-driven automation for brokers, shippers, and carriers—announced a combined $129 million in new funding this week. Workflow automation firm Augment closed an $85 million round aimed at expanding its AI […]
Global trade is shifting, not slowing, according to one of the world’s leading port operators. Even as tariffs and geopolitical pressures reshape supply chains, new routes and investment flows are creating opportunities across regions. Despite ongoing disruptions, port operators have seen trade redirect rather than collapse. In the first half of 2025, revenue for one […]
The U.S. administration has moved to expand its tariff authority, introducing new rules for auto parts and metals while implementing a fresh tariff framework with Japan. The effort is aimed at reducing reliance on foreign supply chains and strengthening domestic production, though industry groups warn it may disrupt manufacturing networks across North America. On Sept. […]
Paying premium rates for half-empty trucks? That’s often a sign of inefficiency in the supply chain. For many businesses, freight consolidation offers a solution — a strategy that combines smaller shipments into one larger load to cut costs, improve service, and make logistics more sustainable. What is Freight Consolidation? Freight consolidation is the practice of […]
Retailers and manufacturers pull back after tariffs spurred cargo rush The tariff-driven flood of imports into the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has come to a close, marking the end of a record-setting summer for America’s busiest maritime gateway. In August, the Southern California port complex handled 944,832 inbound containers measured in twenty-foot […]
Trans-Pacific container rates are showing signs of resilience this September, supported by both carrier actions and cautious optimism around ongoing trade discussions between the United States and China. Average spot rates from China to the U.S. West Coast climbed 7% to $2,309 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) as of Sept. 16, according to data from […]
