3/15 & 4/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

3/15 & 4/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective March 15, 2025, and April 1, 2025. These GRIs will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. March 15, 2025: General Rate Increase – Transpacific Eastbound To all…

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Trump to Announce New 25% Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

Trump to Announce New 25% Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

UPDATE: 2/11/25-Starting March 12, 2025, a 25 percent tariff will be imposed on all steel and aluminum imports from every country. The executive order revokes all prior proclamations and agreements that previously granted exemptions, exclusions, or tariff suspensions through quotas. These tariffs will apply to steel and aluminum imports from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, the…

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2/15 & 3/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

2/15 & 3/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective February 15, 2025, and March 1, 2025. These GRIs will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. February 15, 2025: General Rate Increase – Transpacific Eastbound To all…

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LTL Classification System Overhaul Coming to NMFC

LTL Classification System Overhaul Coming to NMFC

The upcoming changes outlined in Docket 2025-1 are set to reshape the landscape of the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system. As the industry pivots towards a more standardized and efficient classification structure, businesses must be proactive in understanding these updates and their potential impacts. Changes in Docket 2025-1 The NMFC Guide is transitioning to…

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Executive Order Tariff Increases Effective 2/4

Executive Order Tariff Increases Effective 2/4

On February 1 2025, President Trump issued Executive Orders imposing tariffs on imports from Canada, China and Mexico.  These tariffs are effective at 12:01 am Eastern Time (ET), February 4, 2025 with the President invoking authority principally under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and referencing section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The following tariffs will be in addition…

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Takeaways from President Trump’s America First Trade Policy

Takeaways from President Trump’s America First Trade Policy

One of President Trump's initial actions in office was the release of a memorandum outlining his America First Trade Policy. The policy intends to promote investment and productivity, enhances the Nation’s industrial and technological advantages, defends its economic and national security, and benefit American workers, manufacturers, farmers, ranchers, entrepreneurs, and businesses. A significant takeaway for…

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Vizhinjam International Seaport: A Game Changer for Transshipment in South Asia

Vizhinjam International Seaport: A Game Changer for Transshipment in South Asia

India's growing need for efficient port infrastructure has been met with the ambitious development of the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Positioned strategically along the east-west shipping lanes, Vizhinjam is set to disrupt traditional shipping routes and pose a direct challenge to major transshipment hubs like Colombo, Jebel Ali, and Singapore. This article explores…

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