U.S. and China Trade War Escalates; Electronics Get a Temporary Reprieve
The US-China trade war escalates to historic tariff highs as CBP grants a temporary electronics exemption and Flexport launches its Tariff Simulator.
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90-Day Tariff Truce (Excluding China): What's Ahead?
Trump suspends reciprocal tariffs for 90 days for all partners except China, which now faces a 125% rate, as Flexport launches its Tariff Simulator.
Brace for New Tariffs; TPEB Rates Stabilize as FEWB Demand Picks Up
Flexport launches its Tariff Simulator as Trump's April 2 reciprocal tariffs loom; Transpacific Eastbound rates stabilize while Far East Westbound demand picks up.
Global Logistics Update: February 20, 2025
Flexport launches its Tariff Simulator as Trump signals possible 25% tariffs on autos, pharma, and semiconductors, with Transpacific ocean capacity in focus.
Global Logistics Update: January 16, 2025
Shipping lines cut short-term Transpacific rates to stimulate demand before Lunar New Year, with space constrained and 11% blank sailings planned for CNY.
Global Logistics Update: December 19, 2024
Global Logistics Update for December 19, 2024, as carriers implement a December 15 GRI and announce the first peak season surcharges for January 2025.
Global Logistics Update: December 12, 2024
Carriers push a December 15 Transpacific GRI on strong holiday and Lunar New Year bookings as Asia-Europe rates ease on modest demand, December 12, 2024.
Global Logistics Update: November 21, 2024
Transpacific West Coast space improves with added capacity while East and Gulf Coast rates hold steady, with ILA negotiations and tariffs the key pressures ahead.