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Global Logistics Update: February 13, 2025

Loaded container ship sailing on calm open water under a hazy blue sky

Trump announces 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports effective March 12 as Flexport launches its Tariff Simulator for landed-cost forecasts.


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  • Loaded container ship sailing on calm open water under a hazy blue sky
    Logistics Update7 Minute Read

    Global Logistics Update: February 13, 2025

    Trump announces 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports effective March 12 as Flexport launches its Tariff Simulator for landed-cost forecasts.

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  • Aerial view of a container port at sunset with gantry cranes, a docked container ship and rows of colorful containers along a river
    Logistics Update7 Minute Read

    Global Logistics Update: January 30, 2025

    Flexport launches its Tariff Simulator as Trump threatens universal tariffs on semiconductors, steel, and pharmaceuticals plus emergency Colombia duties.

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    Freight Market Update: October 25, 2023

    The Panama Canal cuts daily transits to 31, risking 2-3 day delays, while record-low Amazon River levels in Brazil disrupt LATAM ocean routings.

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    Freight Market Update: March 1, 2022

    Transpacific eastbound ocean rates remain strong with tight space expected to persist, while Flexport spotlights the European and growing LATAM freight markets.

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  • Ocean freight trade lane table: TPEB, TAWB, FEWB and US export lanes with steady rates and July 1 GRI announcements
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    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.

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  • Ocean freight trade lane table: space and notes for Europe, Asia-Europe and India lanes; May 1 GRI canceled, May 15 GRI announced
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    Freight Market Update: May 1, 2019

    Panama Canal draft restrictions force lighter vessel loads amid low water levels, while CMA CGM advances digital solutions across its ocean freight network.

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  • Ocean trade lane table covering TPEB, TAWB, FEWB and India lanes with GRI updates, space and booking guidance
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    Market Update: May 16, 2018

    A 30-day Brazilian customs strike threatens freight delays as carriers roll out new General Rate Increases across ocean lanes for mid-May 2018.

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