Warning for Shippers – Fake Air Charter Scams on the Rise

Trade associations are warning of a major threat to shippers from a growing army of scammers seeking to exploit demand for air freight services.  The ... Read More

UK Ports Buckle Under Abnormal Increases in Volume

Terminal congestion at the London Gateway and Southampton ports, the second and third largest ports in the UK, threatens to wreak havoc on supply chains, ... Read More

China to Restrict Sensitive Exports

China has passed a new law restricting exports of strategic materials and advanced technology.  The law, passed by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, applies ... Read More

Market Update – October 2020

Cargo volumes on the Trans-pacific trade route continue to surge following the Chinese Golden Week holiday, resembling the peak season rather than the traditional start ... Read More

Exporters Can Request Six-Month Export License Extensions

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced that exporters may request a six-month extension for export licenses due to expire on or before ... Read More

U.S. Launches Probe Into Vietnam Currency Manipulation, Tariffs Threatened

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced it has launched a new investigation into Vietnam’s currency policy to determine whether the country has ... Read More

Container Shortages in Asian Ports Spreads to India

Severe equipment shortages at Asian ports have spread to India, causing long delays for exporters, especially on U.S. trades.  The delays, which began earlier this ... Read More

Nearly 200 China List 1 and List 2 Products Now Subject to Tariffs, Other Exclusions Extended

Nearly two hundred products imported from China on List 1 and List 2 are now subject to the additional 25% Section 301 tariffs after the ... Read More

Hundreds of China List 1 and List 2 Products Now Subject to Tariffs, Other Exclusions Extended

Hundreds of products imported from China on List 1 and List 2 are now subject to the additional 25% Section 301 tariffs after the Office ... Read More