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Statement About Critical New Tariffs Imposed By The Trump Administration
April 4th, 2025 The Trump administration has announced major changes to the U.S. tariff landscape. The new tariffs are in addition to...
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Apr 92 min read


Slow and Steady Wins the Race
This year’s trans-Pacific Maritime Conference (TPM)
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Mar 272 min read


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80. This month our resident advice columnist answers questions on how to keep your cool in an unstable market.
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Mar 272 min read


TPM 2025: For Shippers the Best Option May Be to Keep All Their Options Open
Many industry leaders will be gathering at next month’s TPM.
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Feb 252 min read


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79. This month our resident advice columnist answers questions on how to keep your cool in an unstable market.
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Feb 252 min read


Volleying for Tariffs: How Shippers Can Protect Themselves from a Possible Tariff War
Volleying for Tariffs: How Shippers Can Protect Themselves from a Possible Tariff War
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Jan 272 min read


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78. This month our resident advice columnist answers questions about the best way to deal with changing carrier alliances and geopolitical
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Jan 272 min read


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77. This month our resident advice columnist answers questions about how a second ILA Strike and tariffs could affect your business.
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Dec 20, 20242 min read


The Roller Coaster Ride Continues: 2025 Is Shaping Up To Be Much Like 2024
As 2024 ends there are still many problems that shippers will have to contend with in 2025. Click here to find out which issues shippers nee
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Dec 20, 20242 min read


De Minimis Exemption Is Getting Maximum Attention
In a new, bipartisan initiative, the Biden administration is taking aim at products manufactured abroad, specifically in China, with...
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Nov 25, 20242 min read


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Dear Ahab: What impact do you think automation, particularly AI, will have on the shipping industry? – Techno Curious Dear Techno...
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Nov 25, 20242 min read


VMA 2024 Recap: More Tariffs, Same Diversions, Less Space.
The Virginia Maritime Association’s annual conference featured numerous panels and fireside chats that addressed many of the industry’s...
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Oct 25, 20242 min read


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This month our resident advice columnist answers questions about the best way to deal with disruptions to rail schedules and how not to...
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Oct 25, 20243 min read


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This month our resident advice columnist answers questions about air freight and about a unique service shippers can purchase to get...
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Sep 23, 20242 min read


Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst: Tariff Tussle 2024
While both U.S. presidential candidates might not agree on much, one thing they seem to be aligned on is tariffs. No matter what happens...
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Sep 23, 20242 min read


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This month our resident advice columnist answers questions about the importance of infrastructure and why shippers should support investing
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Aug 26, 20242 min read


Say Cheese! Milwaukee’s Mitchell Airport Is the Perfect Picture of Opportunity.
Milwaukee’s Mitchell Airport is primed to become the Midwest’s newest air freight hub. Click here to see how shippers can take advantage.
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Aug 26, 20242 min read


Rough Seas Ahead: The Ticking Clock on American Infrastructure
America’s infrastructure is critical to the world’s supply chain. This article analyzes what’s working and where improvements are needed.
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Jul 29, 20242 min read


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This month our resident advice columnist answers questions about the capacity crunch and what shippers can do to make sure their cargo gets
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Jul 29, 20243 min read


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This month our resident advice columnist answers questions.
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Jun 26, 20242 min read
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