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Container Shipping Firms Cut Asia-US Services

Container shipping companies are significantly scaling back their services between China and the United States in response to declining trade volumes cause...
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Posted on December 4, 2025

Ethiopian freight industry delegation visits the UK t

A senior delegation from the Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA) has successfully concluded their visit to the United Kin...
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Posted on November 13, 2025

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

Government to Launch Export Support Schemes

The government is reportedly preparing to introduce four comprehensive support schemes to assist British exporters facing potential 50% tariffs from the Un...
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Posted on September 5, 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

USA announces 15% Tariff on Seafood Imports Norway

The United States has announced a 15% tariff on Norwegian seafood imports, marking a significant shift in transatlantic trade policy. This development coul...
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Posted on August 6, 2025

Unauthorised Exports to Russia

The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has imposed a substantial £1.3 million penalty on a company for breaching Export Adm...
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Posted on July 30, 2025

Container lines future congestion

Leading container shipping lines have cautioned that US ports and their supporting infrastructure, including warehouses and rail links, are no better prepa...
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Posted on June 19, 2025

Container buying remains strong

The demand for freight containers manufactured in China has remained robust during the first five months of 2025, despite ongoing trading uncertainties. Th...
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Posted on June 5, 2025

Federal court ruling blocks tariffs

In a significant development, the US Court of International Trade has determined that the tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump surpassed his le...
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Posted on June 4, 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

Trans-Pacific shipping capacity

According to sources from the Journal of Commerce, the recent sharp reduction in cargo from China has led to an acceleration in Trans-Pacific capacity cuts...
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Posted on May 15, 2025

SHIPPING: Tariffs push container rates

Container shipping rates from Southeast Asia and Vietnam to the United States have recently surpassed those from China. This shift in pricing is primarily ...
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Posted on April 29, 2025

Europe Tracking Diverted Chinese Imports

The imposition of tariffs by the United States has significantly impacted Chinese manufacturers, effectively closing the door to the US market. As a result...
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Posted on April 24, 2025

Fewer US Wine and Spirits Imports

The United States is witnessing a shift in consumer preferences within the alcoholic beverage industry, resulting in a decline in the consumption of wine a...
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Posted on April 23, 2025

EU Warns Over Unsafe Cosmetic Imports

The European Commission has issued a warning regarding the safety of cosmetics imported from China, as the bloc attempts to curb the influx of low-cost e-c...
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Posted on April 21, 2025

US Tariffs Impact on Germany’s Car Exports and Imports

The United States has recently imposed a 25% tariff on vehicle imports from the European Union, which is set to significantly impact Germany's automotive i...
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Posted on April 19, 2025

Norway Salmon, Crab Exports to US Boomed

According to recent reports from Bloomberg, Norway experienced a significant 56% increase in seafood exports to the United States during the first quarter ...
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Posted on April 14, 2025

US Wine Coalition Urges Hold on EU Imports

As the tariff war continues to escalate, the US wine coalition has called for a hold on EU imports in response to the latest developments. The EU announced...
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Posted on April 10, 2025

US Wine Coalition Urges Halt on EU Imports

Amidst the escalating global tariff war initiated by the US, the American wine coalition has urged for a halt on European Union imports. This plea comes in...
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Posted on April 3, 2025

China Imposes 25% Tariffs on Canadian Seafood Exports

As a retaliatory measure against Canada's import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, China has recently imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian seafood exports....
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Posted on March 21, 2025

US imports

According to industry experts, the actions taken by the Trump administration against long-standing US trading partners are exposing shippers to the risk of...
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Posted on March 18, 2025

Possible US Recession may affect freight volumes

Recent economic data and escalating trade tensions between the United States and China are raising concerns that the US economy may be heading towards a re...
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Posted on March 10, 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

Export or import of waste after Brexit

If there is a no deal Brexit, import/export licences issued by the UK would no longer be valid for shipments of waste to the 27 remaining EU countries, fro...
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Posted on December 3, 2018
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