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Jan 24, 2025
Mexico Eases IMMEX Import Restrictions

Mexico’s Ministry of Economy has eased temporary import restrictions under the IMMEX program, following December announcements. President Claudia Sheinbaum’s recent…

Jan 23, 2025
Demand Rises Ahead of Lunar New Year

The threat of a longshore strike at East and Gulf Coast ports has eased, bringing stability to trans-Pacific ocean container…

Jan 22, 2025
Houthis Scale Back Red Sea Attacks

Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced they would gradually reduce their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, starting by halting hostilities…

Jan 22, 2025
President Signs Executive Actions After Inauguration

On Monday, shortly after delivering his inauguration speech, President Trump signed the first executive actions of his second presidential term…

Jan 14, 2025
Suez Canal Revenue Drops by 60% in 2024

The continued tensions in the Red Sea have led to a substantial $7 billion revenue loss for Egypt from the…

Jan 10, 2025
Key Rulemakings Impacting Freight Markets

The Biden administration’s Office of Management and Budget recently released the Fall 2024 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory…

Jan 9, 2025
ILA and USMX Reach Tentative Six-Year Agreement

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative six-year contract agreement for…

Jan 7, 2025
Proposed Tariffs Stir Concerns Across North American Industries

Automotive companies on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border could face significant challenges if President-elect Donald Trump proceeds with his…

Jan 7, 2025
Freight Rates Rise as Labor Talks Loom

Container spot freight rates on the transpacific eastbound trade have increased notably at the start of 2025, driven by recent…

Dec 23, 2024
Trade Groups Urge Resumption of ILA-USMX Talks

The negotiations for a new Master Contract between the ILA and USMX are currently stalled, leading 267 trade associations, led…