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Trade deal could boost short-term China imports

The recent trade agreement between Washington and Beijing is expected to generate an immediate increase in cargo volumes, according to industry analysts. H...
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Posted on November 10, 2025

Brazilian Exports to US Fall

The implementation of substantial 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods by the Trump administration in August has triggered a significant decline in US import vol...
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Posted on October 20, 2025

Possible US import rebound in early 2026

The US import market may experience a significant rebound in the first quarter of 2026, according to leading carriers and freight forwarders. This optimist...
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Posted on October 17, 2025

Shipping lines cut capacity

Major ocean carriers have implemented strategic capacity reductions to stabilise freight rates as demand softens ahead of China's Golden Week holiday perio...
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Posted on October 5, 2025

U.S. Beef Imports Surge

The U.S. beef import market is experiencing significant shifts as South American suppliers, particularly Brazil and Uruguay, strengthen their position in r...
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Posted on September 30, 2025

Russia Further Cuts Oil Export Prices to India

Russia has implemented additional price reductions on its crude oil exports to India, a strategic move designed to maintain trade volumes despite mounting ...
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Posted on September 2, 2025

US Retailers Forecast Significant Import Declines for Q4 2025

The latest Global Port Tracker report reveals that US retailers anticipate substantial year-on-year import volume declines as 2025 draws to a close. Import...
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Posted on August 21, 2025

Air cargo carriers face capacity challenge

Air freight carriers are navigating a significant capacity adjustment period following an exceptional volume surge in July 2024. The spike in demand was dr...
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Posted on August 20, 2025

Air cargo carriers face capacity challenge as tariff frontloading ends

The air cargo sector is navigating a significant market adjustment following July's exceptional volume surge, driven by US importers stockpiling inventory ...
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Posted on August 14, 2025

Trans-Pacific Air Freight Demand

The recent 90-day tariff suspension from the USA has prompted a notable shift in trans-Pacific shipping patterns, with US importers increasingly favouring ...
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Posted on July 28, 2025

Poor ocean reliability presents major challenge for US ag exporters

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition's annual meeting highlighted the ongoing difficulties faced by US agriculture exporters due to poor ocean reliabil...
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Posted on July 3, 2025

Air cargo demand grows

In the midst of global economic uncertainty, the air cargo market managed to avoid a perfect storm as demand grew by 6% in May. This growth occurred despit...
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Posted on June 14, 2025

10% tariffs cause confusion, for US importers

US importers of non-Chinese goods are facing unexpected costs due to a scheduling peculiarity related to the 10% import tariffs. Despite loading their carg...
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Posted on May 27, 2025

Antwerp-Bruges Surpasses Rotterdam as Europe’s Busiest Container Port

In a significant shift within the European shipping industry, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges has surpassed Rotterdam to become the busiest container port in Eu...
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Posted on April 30, 2025

India’s Shrimp Exports to US Impacted by Reciprocal Tariffs

Market participants have indicated that the recent implementation of additional duties is likely to have a severe impact on India's shrimp exports to the U...
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Posted on April 13, 2025

China and Canada Retaliate Against New Tariffs

The Chinese customs agency has announced that it will halt imports of American logs after discovering bark beetles and longhorn beetles in some shipments. ...
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Posted on March 1, 2025

HMRC no deal EU exit Guidance for Ro/Ro Ports and Eurotunnel

HMRC have published information to highlight changes at Roll-on Roll-off ports and Eurotunnel should the UK leave the EU without a deal on 12 April 2019. ...
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Posted on April 3, 2019

HMRC Transitional Simplified Procedures (TSP) – Day1 No-deal readiness

HMRC announced on 22 March 2019 further details of new customs requirements, should the UK leave the EU without a deal. An extension of the date whe...
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Posted on April 2, 2019

Indian importer buys 130 MT of blueberries

A fresh fruit importing firm in India is importing 130 MT different varieties of blueberries for its urban Indian consumers. These fruits are being import...
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Posted on February 20, 2019

South Africa welcomes exemptions on imports by USA

The US Department of Commerce has granted exemptions for imports of 161 aluminium and 36 steel products from the duties which the USA imposed against forei...
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Posted on October 23, 2018

China increases campaign against illegal waste imports

China has expanded its campaign against the import of waste materials, arresting 39 suspects and seizing 33,000 tonnes of plastic and mineral waste during ...
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Posted on November 11, 2017

Japan proposes low-tariff quotas for butter imports under TPP

Japan has proposed setting low-tariff quotas for imports of butter and skim milk powder, under terms being thrashed out for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, ...
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Posted on July 24, 2015

Fish traders want cheap imports banned

Fish traders in Zimbabwe have appealed to the government to protect the local industry from cheap and poor quality imports from Cahora Bassa in Mozambique,...
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Posted on December 8, 2014

Russia Suspends US Pig Imports

Russia - concerned over the spread of Porcine Epidemic Diahorrhea virus (PEDv) in U.S. pig populations, announced last week it was suspending U.S. imports ...
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Posted on June 4, 2014

Hong Kong Rice Imports Increase

Hong Kong’s rice imports in 2013 have increased to around 339,000 tons, up about 9% from about 310,000 tons in 2012, according to the USDA Post. The Ho...
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Posted on April 28, 2014

Support for London Gateway

More than 60 importers and exporters from the International Meat Trade Association have given their support to the new London port. The perishable goods se...
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Posted on November 8, 2013

China Imports Duty Increase

The European Commission has imposed high import taxes on pipe fittings and tableware from China. The 'crockery' tax will affect cheap tableware, and add ...
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Posted on November 28, 2012

Gothenburg Logistics Area Grows

A major tyre supplier will be the first company to set up its operations in the new Tankgatan logistics area adjacent to the port of Gothenburg in Sweden. ...
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Posted on December 3, 2011

Taiwan Imports delayed

Cargo importers in Taiwan are complaining that their shipments are being delayed because Customs authorities are taking too long to inspect goods. The Cu...
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Posted on September 6, 2011

Shipping lines ignore small importers

A shipping industry analyst recently carried out an experiment, to find out how interested shipping lines are in providing a service to small importers. ...
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Posted on June 14, 2011

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