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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…

Dec 20, 2024
Shippers Ease Up on Trans-Pacific Shipments

Freight rates for trans-Pacific shipments from Asia to the United States have decreased, reflecting a reduced sense of urgency among…

Dec 17, 2024
ITIF Report: Countries at Risk of Tariff Retaliation

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) report explores various ways countries could face tariff retaliation from President-elect Donald Trump,…

Dec 11, 2024
Q4 Air Cargo Insights

The air cargo market in Q4 has shown stability with incremental rate increases, particularly notable in Europe to Americas routes,…