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East Coast Ports Reach Preliminary Labor Agreement; Trucking Market Shows Recovery Signs; U.S. Customs Intensifies EnforcementILA and USMX Strike Automation Deal, Averting Port StrikeThe International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a ten...

Trans-Pacific Rates Rise, Long Beach Port Sets New Container Record, Panama Canal Adds New SurchargesIntroduction:As the end of the year approaches, a surge in freight volumes is driving up container shipping rates on the trans-Pacific routes to the U.S., with further increases possible before the C...

Strike Looms as Trump Backs Unions; Shipping Firms Prepare ContingenciesIntroduction：Ports are vital to global trade, and any disruption could have far-reaching economic consequences. With the ILA-USMX negotiations at a critical juncture, former President Donald Trump has aligned himself with labor...

U.S. Port Congestion Worsens! 2025 Trade Policy Shifts Demand Proactive StrategiesRecent U.S. trade policy shifts and dockworker strikes are reshaping logistics for exporters, freight carriers, and cross-border e-commerce. Businesses must adapt now to mitigate risks and capitalize on emerging trends...

Trump's Return to Office: Tighter Customs Policies and How Importers Can AdaptAs Donald Trump prepares to assume the U.S. presidency in January 2025, global trade faces new uncertainties—particularly with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intensifying import inspections. Against this bac...