Freight Market Update: August 28, 2019
Week of August 28, 2019: the U.S.-China trade war escalates with new tariffs, while the U.S. and Japan agree to end beef and pork tariffs.
The latest on disruptions, rates, and market shifts
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Freight Market Update: August 7, 2019
New China tariffs spike US imports and strain port warehousing ahead of September 1, as the UK unveils a post-Brexit plan for 10 free ports.
Freight Market Update: August 1, 2019
Trump announces a 10% tariff on the remaining $300 billion in Chinese goods as Asia's trade slump shows signs of easing in the August 1, 2019 update.
Freight Market Update: July 17, 2019
Ocean and air freight rates with trucking and customs news for July 17, 2019, as Panama Canal drought restricts vessels and LA/Long Beach fees rise.
Freight Market Update: July 3, 2019
The US slaps duties over 400% on Vietnam steel routed to dodge tariffs, while looming Brexit uncertainty pushes shippers to drop the British flag.
Freight Market Update: June 26, 2019
Maersk launches its Spot no-roll guarantee product while Panama Canal draft limits tied to Gatun Lake levels restrict vessel weights this week.
Freight Market Update: May 29, 2019
The BCMEA announces a lockout across all British Columbia ports while the Hari Raya holiday threatens shipping delays across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Freight Market Update: May 8, 2019
The Panama Canal tightens vessel draft limits on low water, cutting cargo capacity, plus ocean, air, trucking, and customs news for May 8, 2019.