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US State Department Expresses Concern Over Ban of Israeli Shipments in Spanish Ports, Airspace

Sep 10, 2025

A U.S. State Department spokesperson expressed concern on Wednesday over Spain's measures limiting access to Spanish ports and airspace to ships and planes carrying weapons for Israel.'It is deeply concerning that Spain, a NATO member, has chosen to potentially limit U.S. operations and to turn its back on Israel on the same day six individuals were killed in Jerusalem. These measures embolden terrorists…

US Container Imports Rise in August

Sep 09, 2025

U.S. imports of containerized goods rose 1.6% year-over-year in August, even as volume from China and other key suppliers tumbled amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump's trade policy, supply chain technology provider Descartes said on Tuesday…

Canada's July Trade Deficit Narrows as Exports to the US Rise

Sep 04, 2025

Canada's trade deficit narrowed in July as overall exports rose, especially driven by outbound shipments of crude oil and passenger cars to its biggest trading partner the United States, Statistics Canada said on Thursday.Its merchandise trade deficit…

Doubling of US Tariffs on India Begins Wednesday

Aug 27, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on imports from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, dealing a serious blow to ties between the two countries that became strategic partners after the turn of this century…

Port Houston Records Double-Digit Gains in Standout July

Aug 27, 2025

July was a standout month for Port Houston’s public terminals, with double-digit growth in key sectors that pushed year-to-date totals to new heights. Container volumes for July were up are markable 21% compared to July 2024, reaching 392,829 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)…

Infrastructure Projects Continue at Port of Charleston

Aug 20, 2025

Construction continues on two key infrastructure projects at the Port of Charleston that will enhance SC Ports’ rail capabilities and grow capacity at the Leatherman Terminal.At the Leatherman Rail Facility, set to open in early 2026, all six…

Port of Los Angeles Reports Busiest Month Ever

Aug 14, 2025

July was the busiest month on record in the 117-year history of the Port of Los Angeles. The Port handled 1,019,837 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), 8.5% more than last July. Retailers and manufacturers brought in goods at an elevated pace due to concerns of higher tariffs later this year…

Estimated 55% of Indian Goods Exported to US Will Face Tariffs

Aug 11, 2025

About 55% of India's merchandise exports to the United States will be subject to the tariff imposed by President Donald Trump's administration, the Indian government said on Monday.Last week, Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods as punishment for Delhi's purchases of Russian oil…

Tough Transshipment Penalties Not Expected Immediately Despite US Tariffs

Aug 07, 2025

Tougher U.S. trade penalties on goods originating in one country being re-shipped from another are not expected to immediately follow new U.S. tariffs, three people in Southeast Asia with knowledge of the matter said, easing a major cause of concern…

US Imposes Additional 25% Tariff on Indian Goods

Aug 06, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday imposing an additional 25% tariff on goods from India, saying the country directly or indirectly imported Russian oil.The additional tariffs mean India will face the highest levy along with Brazil…

US Commerce Disorganization Stalls Thousands of Export Approvals

Aug 01, 2025

Thousands of license applications by U.S. companies to export goods and technology around the globe, including to China, are in limbo because turmoil at the agency in charge of approving them has left it nearly paralyzed, two sources said.While U…

Georgia Ports Container Trade Up 8.6% in FY 2025

Jul 30, 2025

The Georgia Ports Authority moved 5.7 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025), an increase of 8.6 percent or 450,000 TEUs compared to the previous fiscal year.  FY2025 was the Port of Savannah’s second busiest year on record…

DOT Announces New Funding as Ports Prioritize Propane-Powered Equipment

Jul 29, 2025

As U.S. ports face their annual surge in pre-holiday inventory arrivals, many are relying on propane-powered equipment to stay efficient, resilient, and cost effective. This surge in port activity comes just as the U.S. Department of Transportation…

Los Angeles June Imports Rebound as Retailers Stock Up Ahead of Holiday Season

Jul 14, 2025

Imports to the busiest U.S. seaport in Los Angeles rebounded strongly in June as retailers moved to stock up on goods for the holiday shopping season amid fears of higher tariffs.The Port of Los Angeles handled 470,450 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of incoming cargo last month after the U…

Vietnam Cracks Down on Illegal Transshipments After Striking Trade Deal With US

Jul 10, 2025

Vietnam is preparing stricter penalties to crack down on trade fraud and the illegal transshipment of goods, and has focused its inspections on Chinese products as it tries to comply with commitments made to Washington, documents seen by Reuters show…

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