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$166 Billion Up for Grabs: CBP Launches CAPE Portal on April 20 as U.S. Importers Navigate Tariff Refund Maze

After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump's 'Liberation Day' IEEPA tariffs earlier in 2026, approximately 330,000 importers are now eligible for refunds on…
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Gulf Landbridge Trucking Rates Skyrocket 4–5x as Container Supply Chains Buckle Under Hormuz Closure

With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed to most commercial traffic since late February 2026, Middle East Landbridge solutions have emerged as the primary lifeline…
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Strait of Hormuz: Transit Advisory Amid Rising Risk

Iran has introduced new routing guidance for vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz, following concerns over possible sea mine threats. While traffic has resumed…
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COSCO Ports Revenue Climbs 11% to US$1.67 Billion in 2025, Even as Parent Shipping Arm Profits Slide 38%

China's logistics and port sector offered a tale of two trajectories in 2025. COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, the world's leading port logistics service provider, delivered…
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CENTCOM Enforces Full Maritime Blockade of Iranian Ports Starting 10 a.m. ET, April 13

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing U.S.–Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) began enforcing a naval blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting…
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War Squeezes Global Resin Supply: U.S. Petrochemical Exports Poised for Windfall as Hormuz Stays Blocked

The Strait of Hormuz crisis has created an unexpected trade opportunity for U.S. petrochemical exporters. With Iran's closure of the strait cutting off the region's…
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Did you know about container imbalance

Did you know about container imbalance?

International trade is a vast network that facilitates the transportation of consignments from point A to point B, depending heavily…
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Shipping Routes

The Nerves of Global Trade: Shipping Routes

In recent years, the shipping world has witnessed disruptions like never before, which have exacerbated the world’s prominent trade waterways,…
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Mastering Multi-Warehouse Inventory Management: Strategies for Smarter Control

Mastering Multi-Warehouse Inventory Management: Strategies for Smarter Control

With globalisation and rapid tech advancements, inventory management has evolved significantly and operations have become seamless. Previously, managing inventory was…
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Shipping During Peak Season

Mastering Peak Season Shipping: Strategies for Smooth Deliveries

In logistics, Peak Season is a crucial period, as the demand for international shipments and inventory management services surges. This…
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Freight Consolidation for Cost-Effective Shipping

Freight Consolidation: A Smarter Way to Save Costs and Boost Shipping Efficiency

In the global trade battlefield, shipment operational efficiency is the critical factor that allows a business to operate in foreign…
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China - Australia Trade Dispute Triggers Tariff Shockwaves

China – Australia Trade Dispute Triggers Tariff Shockwaves

Trans-Pacific Freight Disruptions Unfold – What’s Next for Australian Trade? On 3 April 2025, the Australian public was notified by…
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