Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

Bangladesh Faces Rising Export Costs amid Port Tariff Hikes and US Duties

Industry stakeholders in Bangladesh are sounding alarms over recent port and Inland Container Depot (ICD) tariff increases, combined with a new 35% reciprocal…
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Bangladesh Exporters to Face Up to 81% Rise in Box Handling Charges

Exporters in Bangladesh are set to face a sharp surge in logistics costs as inland container depots (ICDs) across the country prepare to…
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Port of Los Angeles Sees Record Container Traffic amid Tariff Uncertainty

The Port of Los Angeles has reported it’s highest-ever container volume for June, a spike driven largely by importers accelerating shipments to avoid…
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Container Rates to U.S. West Coast Plunge 39%, Shifting Market Dynamics

Container shipping rates on major trans-Pacific routes have declined significantly, with the Far East to U.S. West Coast lane experiencing a steep drop…
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