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  • Baltimore Bridge Collapses After Containership Collision

      The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD collapsed in the wee hours this morning after it was struck by a containership exiting a nearby terminal.  According to news reports, the containership, under charter to Maersk for its Asia-U.S. East Coast TP12 service, lost power before veering off course and colliding with the bridge. […]

  • China Section 301 Tariff Exclusions Extended Through May

      Importers of hundreds of goods from China won’t face higher tariffs for several more months after the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) extended Section 301 tariff exclusions through May 31, 2024.  The tariff exclusions are valid for more than 300 various products as well as 77 COVID-related medical care products and are […]

  • How the Grinch is Attempting to Steal Christmas, Hundreds of Goods Likely to Be Impacted When Section 301 Tariffs Expire

      The Grinch is up to his nasty tricks again, getting ready to steal Christmas from the Whos down in Whoville who have enjoyed tariff-free imports from China. Numerous Section 301 tariff exclusions are set to expire on December 31, with nary a peep from the USTR.  This means that importers may be subject to […]

  • Feds Suspend Rail Operations in Texas Amid Migrant Surge

      U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has temporarily suspended all rail operations in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas after observing a surge in the smuggling of migrants across the Southern Border by train, throwing yet another kink into supply chains. CBP said in a statement on Sunday that the two rail bridges – […]

  • Panama Canal to Increase Daily Transits in January

    After receiving better-than-expected rainfall in November, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced it will increase the number of daily vessel transits from 22 to 24, beginning on January 16.  The measure replaces all previous announcements and will remain in place until further notice. The ACP will also be adjusting its process for reserving slots […]

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