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Market Highlights WTO upgrades goods trade forecast as AI boom offsets Middle East disruption Steel, aluminium, cement: the UK’s new carbon tax hits imports in January. Who pays, and when? | trans.info CAPE Phase 3 Deployed Shippers waiting an extra week for US-bound containers - FreightWaves Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update – 8/10/26 Saudi air cargo capacity drops amid disrupt...

Market Highlights EU customs code: who pays for bad truck data? | trans.info CBP Publishes Updated Guidance on Section 232 Pharmaceuticals Why have India-US trade talks stalled again and what’s next? Panama Canal Expands Advance Transit Reservations for 2027 Dry Season OOCL announces new Transpacific Latin Atlantic Service 3 (TLA3) Unions announce joint demonstration in Brussels on 9 October Shipp...

Market Highlights China, US agree to tariff cuts on $60 billion of goods including agriculture, household items EU customs overhaul will create single freight data hub | trans.info Container Rates Edge Lower Ahead of Golden Week as Suez Traffic Returns THAICargo Weekly Air Cargo Trends – September 14 to 20, 2026 China-Europe road freight grows as trucks top 3,700 | trans.info Trump backs diesel ex...

Market Highlights EU steel imports: new ‘melt and pour’ evidence requirements from 1 October 2026 Canada says Philippines, ASEAN trade talks 90% complete, eyes November finish Container Shipping Returns to Suez Despite Rising Red Sea Risks Asia-US container rates soar past $11,000, near pandemic records - FreightWaves Chinese port investment: growth meets EU security scrutiny | trans.info Weekly A...

Market Highlights Companies left China to dodge tariffs. Now some are heading back Typhoon-related port congestion keeps intra-Asia rates high and capacity tight - The Loadstar Cargo Shipping Costs Rise as Rhine Water Levels Drop Again U.S. Container Imports Defy Expectations as Peak Season Stretches Into September Treasury Grounds Iranian Airlines with Sweeping Sanctions Action | U.S. Department...

Market Highlights CBP Updates Guidance on Entry Summary Ordering for Multiple HTS Classifications Amended Customs regulations take effect on 10 September 2026 Berthing delay at congested Shanghai and Ningbo now hitting 10 days - The Loadstar Port delays swallow 1.7m TEU as European congestion bites | trans.info Chinese Container Liners Head for Profit Jump as Rates Surge WorldACD weekly air cargo...

Market Highlights Trump Administration Launches Sweeping New Iran Sanctions Campaign Targeting Shipping and Oil Trade Iran and Oman Unveil Framework for Future Management of Strait of Hormuz CBP Issues Guidance for Section 338 Tariffs on Canada Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of US goods, unveils support measures CMA CGM | INTERMODAL | Inland Emergency Fee Rhine Water Ris...

In this week's episode of The Expeditors Podcast, titled "Current Position | Weekly Briefing August 12th - 18th," I delve into the latest developments affecting global trade and supply chains. From the U.S. government's push for AI-driven customs enforcement to the UK’s transition of customs checks at Dover, I cover significant regulatory changes. I also explore the rising container rates amidst o...

Market Highlights US refunds $100 billion in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court, filing shows | AJOT.COM Brazil Announces Efforts for Economic Agreements with China and South Korea Gemini Cooperation expands return to Suez Canal | trans.info Asia-US East Coast box rate hits new high of $9,400 - FreightWaves European air cargo demand continues to fall following EU’s stricter import rules - Air Ca...

Market Highlights EU packaging rules are changing: what importers need in place by August 2026 | trans.info CBP Deploys Entry Type 13 Test and Resources Carrier Discounts Push Container Spot Rates Lower Ahead of August GRIs Ocean Market Monitor WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends 2026 - week 30 - WorldACD Trucking coalition says 194,000 non-domiciled CDLs affected by carrier reforms - FreightWaves Fr...

Market Highlights: Importers sue over forced labor tariffs on 60 economies - FreightWaves Office of Public Affairs | Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year | United States Department of Justice Traders Seek Measured Approach on Customs Enforcement | Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. War sends Asia-US ocean rates soaring 234% since Feb...

Market Highlights: EU Commission Issues New Tariff Measures Container ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran widens war - FreightWaves Trump Reinstates Iran Blockade, Declares U.S. 'Guardian of Hormuz,' And Calls for 20% Cargo Fee Iran conflict drives up Asia-US container rate by 276% - FreightWaves Hong Kong-Europe air cargo volumes plummet - Air Cargo News Russia, Strait of Hormuz combining t...

Discover how recent tariff changes are impacting French exports to the US and what companies can do to stay agile. Host Chris Parker is joined by Dana Lorenze,SVP of Global Customs, and Marc Rached, Regional Director of France, to discuss the evolving trade landscape, the importance of compliance, and practical strategies for navigating shifting regulations. Learn about the tools, resources, and c...

This episode dives into the abstract as Vice President of Strategy & Innovation Pat St. Laurent discusses his observations of the supply chain industry and how taking a systems thinking approach could bring new levels of communication, collaboration, and optimization within a supply chain and with everyone involved. 2:02 - What is systems thinking? 5:31 - The challenges of adopting systems thi...

The year is coming to a close and we're taking a break to gear up for 2024. In the meantime, you can check out some interesting and popular links in our Horizon Blog and the podcast series itself. If you'd like to leave some feedback, you can always reach out to Chris at chris.parker@expeditors.com. Thank you for your support and we'll see you next year! Top 5 Horizon Blog Articles 2023 Global Out...

On November 11th of this year, the United States will observe and recognize the service of men and women in the military. In this episode, Lenora Turner and Ted Lucas from the Opportunity Knocks program at Expeditors discuss the value veterans bring to the civilian workforce and things for companies to keep in mind when building programs designed to seek out veterans and create opportunities with...

It's Paris Fashion Week at the time of this episode's release, so Global Account Manager Sophie Duquesnoy and District Manager of Paris Marc Rached share what is affecting the high end fashion industry in terms of its consumers, brand, compliance, sustainability goals, and more. 3:59 - Defining high end fashion 5:50 - What has fashion maisons' attention 9:12 - How the industry engages with logisti...

Since the global shipping crisis of 2020, software as a service (SaaS) offerings for visibility have become increasingly popular. Michelle Weaver, Senior Vice President of Order Management, talks about the problems customers are trying to solve with SaaS, and how to understand the resiliency of your supply chain through an assessment of people, process, and technology. 1:10 - 2020 to now 4:25 - Ha...

The aviation industry has shown incredible resiliency and profitability for decades, so how is it faring after the last 3 years? Jim Cangiano, Global Director of the Aviation and Aerospace Vertical, discusses how this industry continues to keep planes flying, both off the assembly line and in the air. Guest: Jim Cangiano - Global Director, Aviation & Aerospace Vertical 5:10 - The needs of the...

Globalization, geopolitics, and macroeconomics impact the movement of goods, how businesses grow, and quality of life. Fernanda Kroup, Vice President and Head of Onyx Strategic Insights, gives her take on how things are looking this year and how current trends are affecting logistics in 2023. Guest: Fernanda Kroup - Vice President, Head of Onyx Strategic Insights 3:53 - Globalization then and now...

Why is capturing emissions and carbon footprint data so difficult in the transportation industry? Cam Smith, Director - Environment Sustainability, and Nina Barton, Manager - Network Solutions & Environmental Sustainability, North Asia, talk about ESG in transportation and how infrastructure, customer expectations, and lack of harmony are getting in the way of reliable data that helps shippers...

In October 2023, the Canada Border Services Agency will implement a new program to change the way it collects duties and taxes from importers. Steve Bunda shares information on what's changing, how to act, and illustrates why now is the best time to act in preparation for this massive change. 1:46 - What is CARM? 4:07 - Affecting the relationships between brokers and importers 4:57 - Are people ac...

That's a wrap on 2022! Thank you for listening to the wide range of topics covered this year. While we take a break and prepare for 2023 you can check out the show notes for the most popular articles of 2022 from the Expeditors Horizon Blog as well as links to our various subsidiaries. Happy holidays and have a Happy New Year! Horizon Blog: International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2023 Bill of La...

Southeast Asia is gaining more spotlight as a sourcing alternative and for its growing economies. Director of Customs in South Asia Manal Sakr Bradnam talks about how customs could be affected and what a push for stronger enforcement and compliance looks like as global organizations take interest in expanding to Southeast Asia. Guest: Manal Sakr Bradnam - Director of Customs, South Asia 3:37 - Sou...

Digital Twin is an exciting technology that builds an accurate representation of a real life system, making it easy to test, verify, and implement changes. Kel Chou, Regional Manager of the Aviation & Aerospace Vertical for North and South Asia, talks about its origins and possibilities when applied to supply chains, creating myriad questions and discoveries for significant transformation. 3:1...