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New Tariffs and Port Fees Take Effect; Strikes Disrupt Operations on FEWB and TAWB

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New US tariffs and port fees take effect as Trump threatens a 100% China tariff and export controls, while strikes disrupt FEWB and TAWB operations.


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    Logistics Update12 Minute Read

    New Tariffs and Port Fees Take Effect; Strikes Disrupt Operations on FEWB and TAWB

    New US tariffs and port fees take effect as Trump threatens a 100% China tariff and export controls, while strikes disrupt FEWB and TAWB operations.

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  • Wide-body cargo aircraft parked on an apron with air freight containers and ULDs staged in the foreground
    Logistics Update9 Minute Read

    President Trump Asks Supreme Court to Uphold IEEPA Tariffs; FEWB and TAWB Spot Rates Decline

    Trump asks the Supreme Court for an expedited ruling on IEEPA tariffs found illegal, as FEWB and TAWB spot rates decline, in the September 4, 2025 update.

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  • Overhead view of a container ship crossing open ocean with an airliner passing above it
    Logistics Update9 Minute Read

    De Minimis to End for All Nations on Aug. 29; Congestion Persists on TAWB

    A July 30 executive order ends the de minimis exemption for all countries on August 29, while congestion persists on the Transatlantic Westbound lane.

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  • Container terminal at dusk with quay cranes and stacked containers along the waterfront, orange sky
    Logistics Update8 Minute Read

    U.S. Reaches Trade Deals with Japan and Philippines; TAWB Sees Severe Congestion

    The U.S. reaches trade deals with Japan and the Philippines, cutting Japan's tariff to 15%, while Transatlantic westbound lanes see severe port congestion.

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  • Row of stacked shipping containers on rail cars with a passenger jet flying overhead against a blue sky
    Logistics Update8 Minute Read

    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.

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  • Worker in blue jacket and white hard hat with arms crossed standing in a narrow aisle between stacked shipping containers
    Logistics Update5 Minute Read

    25% Tariffs on Foreign Cars; FEWB & TAWB: Market Shake-up & Delays

    President Trump announced 25% tariffs on imported cars and auto parts as FEWB and TAWB ocean lanes faced market shake-ups and delays.

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    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.

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  • Vessels, wait time and rail dwell table (Week 2) by US port; LA/LB vessel bunching, Baltimore 70% yard capacity, color-coded trends
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    Freight Market Update: January 17, 2024

    The Red Sea situation drives Transatlantic rate increases and pushes carriers including the Ocean Alliance and 2M to cut capacity through blank sailings.

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