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20
Oct

China–U.S. Port Fees Trigger Global Shipping Disruptions and Higher Freight Rates

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China–U.S. Port Fees Disrupt Cargo Flows and Push Up Freight Rates LOS ANGELES/SINGAPORE — Oct 17 (Reuters) — New port fees imposed simultaneously by China and the United States are disrupting global cargo operations, reducing available shipping capacity, and raising freight rates, according to industry officials. Starting October 14, ship operators began removing China-linked vessels […]

19
Oct

Stellantis Invests $13 Billion to Boost U.S. Manufacturing and EV Production

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Stellantis is betting big on U.S. manufacturing, with a $13 billion investment plan across Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. Over the next four years, the automaker aims to boost its North American vehicle output by roughly 50% while creating about 5,000 new jobs. The funding will reopen the once-idle Belvidere plant in Illinois, upgrade multiple […]

17
Oct

U.S. Slaps 100% Tariffs on Chinese Equipment

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U.S. to Impose 100% Tariffs on Chinese Port Equipment The United States will enforce 100% tariffs on ship-to-shore cranes, intermodal chassis, and related cargo handling equipment linked to China starting Nov. 9, according to the USTR. The move follows a Section 301 investigation into China’s maritime and logistics practices, aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese […]

07
Sep

Airfreight Rates Dip in Summer, Peak Demand Ahead

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Airfreight Rates Show Summer Slowdown, But Stronger Demand Looms Ahead Airfreight rates out of Hong Kong showed a quiet summer period in August, with rates to North America slightly rising to $5.29 per kg while rates to Europe saw a slight dip to $4.26 per kg. This is down year-on-year due to weaker demand and […]

07
Sep

Silk Way West Advances Green Fleet Strategy

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Silk Way West’s Strategic Fleet Renewal: A Green Future for Air Cargo In a bold move towards sustainability, Silk Way West has taken delivery of its third Boeing 777 freighter, a key part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. As part of a five-plane order, this delivery marks a significant step in the airline’s efforts […]

05
Sep

Air Cargo Finds Opportunity Amid Global Trade Uncertainty

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Opportunities for Air Cargo Amid a Tough Outlook Despite the challenges facing air cargo—such as shifting trade policies and rising tariffs—industry experts are optimistic about opportunities. Neel Jones Shah of The Boston Consulting Group believes that while the peak season volumes may dip due to new tariffs and the ending of the de minimis exemption, […]

03
Sep

Riyadh Air Taps SATS for Cargo Handling

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Riyadh Air partners with SATS for cargo handling Riyadh Air has tapped SATS Saudi Arabia to handle cargo operations across its growing network, starting with King Khalid International (RUH), King Fahd International (DMM), and King Abdulaziz International (JED) airports. The five-year agreement includes a comprehensive approach, with SATS providing cutting-edge cargo handling capabilities, including specialized […]

02
Sep

De Minimis End Disrupts Global Shipping

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The end of the de minimis exemption is more than a shipping headache—it’s a structural shock to global logistics. Postal carriers across Europe and Asia are not just pausing U.S. deliveries—they’re scrambling to rebuild customs data flows and compliance software overnight. Small sellers, long reliant on duty-free postal shipping, now face decisions: warehouse locally, absorb […]

29
Aug

U.S. Container Imports Face Historic Decline

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For the first time in decades, U.S. container imports are showing a decline that breaks history. July’s numbers looked like a rebound — up 3.2% year-on-year — but analysts warn it was only frontloading before new tariffs hit in August. The truth is in the trendline: six months of steady declines, with forecasts pointing to […]

27
Aug

USPS Adds 11 New Delivery Hubs

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USPS is expanding its network right before peak season. The Postal Service just announced 11 new Sorting & Delivery Centers will open before the holidays — 10 on Sept. 6 and another in October. New hubs include Baltimore, Charlotte, Sioux Falls, Springfield, Texarkana, and more. These large facilities consolidate delivery work into fewer, bigger sites, […]

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China–U.S. Port Fees Trigger Global Shipping Disruptions and Higher Freight Rates

Stellantis Invests $13 Billion to Boost U.S. Manufacturing and EV Production

U.S. Slaps 100% Tariffs on Chinese Equipment

Airfreight Rates Dip in Summer, Peak Demand Ahead

Silk Way West Advances Green Fleet Strategy

Air Cargo Finds Opportunity Amid Global Trade Uncertainty

Riyadh Air Taps SATS for Cargo Handling

De Minimis End Disrupts Global Shipping

U.S. Container Imports Face Historic Decline

USPS Adds 11 New Delivery Hubs

Express Air Cargo Hub: UPS Facility.

U.S. Seizes Third Sanctioned Oil Tanker.

Panama Canal Ports Shift to Maersk.

U.S. Tariffs on Indian Exports: Reciprocal.

English-Only CDL Testing for Truckers and.

Express Air Cargo Hub:.

U.S. Seizes Third Sanctioned.

Panama Canal Ports Shift.