Nations Brace for Aug. 1 Reciprocal Duties; FEWB Faces Blank Sailings and Backlogs
Nations brace for August 1 reciprocal duties as Trump targets Canada, the EU, and Mexico, while Far East Westbound faces blank sailings and mounting backlogs.
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U.S. and U.K. Sign Trade Deal; FEWB Faces Congestion and Ongoing Capacity Tightness
Trump signs an executive order implementing the U.S.-U.K. trade deal, cutting auto tariffs, as the FEWB lane faces congestion and tight capacity.
Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Double to 50%; Capacity Tightens on TPEB and FEWB
The Trump administration doubles steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% effective June 4, exempting Great Britain, as capacity tightens on the TPEB and FEWB lanes.
U.S. and U.K. Will Sign Trade Deal; De Minimis Expiration Creates Volatility
The U.S. and U.K. reach a trade deal cutting auto and metal tariffs as de minimis expiration drives volatility, in the Global Logistics Update for May 8, 2025.
Global Logistics Update: February 27, 2025
Trump threatens 25% EU tariffs as the USTR proposes fees on Chinese-built ships at U.S. ports, and Flexport launches its new Tariff Simulator.
Freight Market Update: March 21, 2024
Dubai-Europe air cargo tonnage surged 205% year-on-year as Red Sea disruptions pushed Asia-Europe sea-air demand through hubs like Dubai and Bangkok.
Freight Market Update: February 14, 2024
Transatlantic westbound rates jump $500/TEU as Red Sea surcharges take hold, with further increases expected in March amid tight equipment across Europe.
Freight Market Update: October 11, 2023
The European Commission will let the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation lapse in 2024, while Port of Montreal longshoremen and employers continue labor talks.