Importers shipping from West India to the US East Coast should prepare for tighter capacity conditions following Mediterranean Shipping Co.'s (MSC) decision to discontinue its Indus Express service. The withdrawal removes a significant amount of space from the market, with an estimated 6,000 TEUs now needing to be absorbed by other carriers. As a result,…
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The Nhava Sheva / JNPA port area — particularly Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT) — continues to face significant operational congestion. High container volumes, vessel schedule disruptions, road congestion, and ongoing equipment and driver shortages are all contributing to delays across the region. These challenges are impacting export planning, container movement, and vessel schedules for…
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President Trump announced Friday that the United States will increase tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, with the new rate set to take effect next week. The announcement, delivered via social media, cited concerns that the EU is “not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal.” The move…
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The Iran engagement unfolding in the Middle East has created a de facto shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a significant gateway for the world’s oil supply. Global fuel prices have been rocked by this, with price increases being seen from crude oil to the unleaded fuel powering most of our vehicles. Three immediate concerns…
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With the recent escalation of military action in Iran and the broader Middle East, it is important to understand the implications for international supply chains, both in the near and short term. The most immediate concerns revolve around ocean cargo moving in and out of the Middle East, as well as air freight services and…
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President Trump has announced plans to reduce tariffs on Indian-origin goods from 25% to 18%, on Truth Social. While details are still emerging, the change has different implications for shipments already moving through the supply chain versus new bookings. Shipments Currently in Transit Shipments already in transit are expected to be assessed at the 25%…
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On Sunday, February 1, 2026, workers supporting Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port infrastructure staged a work action, halting operations at all terminals and surrounding warehouses and Customs offices. The labor action surrounds a decision to allow DP World, a foreign company, to take complete control of Chittagong’s most important marine terminal. Local workers are concerned about job…
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With the implementation of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system, CBSA has modernized its approach to trade compliance enforcement. The agency can now conduct more targeted and timely verifications, while continuing to encourage voluntary compliance and support a level playing field for importers. As part of this approach, CBSA has identified several key…
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The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced targeted action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 in response to Nicaragua’s ongoing labor rights abuses, human rights violations, and dismantling of the rule of law. USTR has determined that these acts, policies, and practices are unreasonable and burden or restrict US…
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The White House has announced a series of new trade and cooperation agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam. These agreements include Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) on critical minerals, framework agreements, and joint statements on trade, investment, and border peace. Cambodia Cambodia’s agreement appears to be the most developed, with complete annexes and schedules released.…
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