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(11 articles)Tariff Refunds Hit $171B: SMEs Struggle to Claim Deadline
US Customs has approved over 70% of refund applications for tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), with $171.1 billion owed to claimants. However, the article r
Asia-US Container Rates Hit $7,900 as Peak Season Demand Surges
Container shipping rates on the Asia-U.S. East Coast route have climbed to $7,998 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU), marking an 8% increase and reflecting broader market pressures reshaping global
Tiger Logistics Wins Rs 40M BHEL Import Contract
Tiger Logistics has secured a Rs 40 million import logistics contract from Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), one of India's largest state-owned engineering and manufacturing conglomerates. This
NY/NJ Port Import Simulation Study Reveals Container Flow Dynamics
A newly published simulation study provides detailed analysis of import container flows at the Port of New York/New Jersey, one of North America's largest and most congested gateway ports. Using advan
Peak Season Arrives Early: Tariffs & Tensions Drive 51% Rate Surge
The trans-Pacific shipping market is experiencing an unusually early and sharp peak season driven by a perfect storm of tariff uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and rising fuel costs. Container rate
Importers Reroute $300B in U.S. Shipments to Dodge Tariffs
U.S. importers have rerouted more than $300 billion in merchandise through alternative supply chain pathways to circumvent tariff impacts, signaling a fundamental shift in how companies are managing t
Tiger Logistics Wins ₹2 Crore Import Deal with Bank Note Paper Mill
Tiger Logistics has secured a one-year import logistics mandate from Bank Note Paper Mill India, valued at ₹2 crore, representing a notable contract win in India's logistics sector. This agreement dem
Tariffs Set to Extend Import Cargo Decline at U.S. Ports
Tariff implementations are expected to prolong the downward trajectory of import cargo volumes flowing through U.S. ports, according to recent analysis. This structural decline reflects importers' str
FedEx Launches Collaborative Import Tool to Streamline Logistics
FedEx has announced a new collaborative shipping tool designed to streamline and enhance the import process, addressing a critical pain point in global supply chain operations. This technology-driven
How importers are adapting cash and inventory tactics to Trump tariffs
In response to escalating tariffs under Trump's trade policies, U.S. importers are fundamentally restructuring their financial and operational strategies. Rather than absorbing tariff costs immediatel
US Market Entry: Avoiding Logistics Complexity
This article addresses a critical pain point for international companies seeking to establish operations or distribution in the United States market. The guidance focuses on how to navigate the logist