This year’s VMA 25 conference, sponsored by the Virginia Maritime Association, brought together industry leaders for spirited discussions on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing maritime and supply chain professionals today. The conference agenda sparked robust conversations among attendees, with several topics generating particular buzz: the potential creation of the first true transcontinental railroad in U.S. history, the accelerating growth of trans-Atlan

September 29, 2025 The Trump administration has announced that beginning on October 1, 2025, it will start assessing the following tariffs:​ 100% on pharmaceuticals 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% tariff on heavy trucks ​ ​ The administration also clarified that that tariff on pharmaceuticals will not apply to generic drugs or pharmaceutical companies that are either breaking ground or in the process of constructing a

87. Rail cargo theft is on the rise and shippers are concerned about the safety of their cargo. Click here to read about the steps industry leaders suggest that shippers take to protect their cargo.

87. This month our resident advice columnist answers questions about workforce shortages and whether or not the BNSF-CSX intermodal expansion is a reactionary move.

September 2, 2025 A U.S. Court recently agreed with an earlier court ruling that stated that the Trump Administration did not have the...

86. Losing the De Minimis Exemption is forcing many in the industry to rethink their supply chain strategies. Click here to learn how those strategies are being adjusted.

86. This month our resident advice columnist answers questions about the crackdown on transshipping and how shippers can keep their cargo safe from the increasing cargo theft trend.

August 12, 2025 The Trump administration has extended the delay for increasing tariffs on China until November 10, 2025. The purpose of...

85. Don’t AGOA-way: Letting the African Growth and Opportunity Act Expire Could Limit Critical Manufacturing Options for Key Industries.

85. This month our resident advice columnist answers questions about the announced merger between Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific railroads, and what is causing the rise in emissions.

August 6, 2025 On August 27, 2025, the Trump administration will begin increasing tariffs on all goods from India from 25-percent to...

August 1, 2025 The Trump administration has updated its series of reciprocal tariffs. The updated tariffs are scheduled to take effect on...

June 4th, 2025 The Trump administration has increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, imposed under Section 232, to the United...

84. European shippers at this year’s Transport Logistik conference expressed their concern with how difficult it is for them to break into and navigate the increasingly changing U.S. market.

84. This month our resident advice columnist answers questions about Artificial Intelligence and what is causing congestion at Northern European ports.

83. This month our resident advice columnist answers questions about tariffs and the impact of the ruling by the Court of International Trade.

83. A rush of cargo to the U.S, is creating new problems for many in the logistics industry. Click here to learn what you can do to navigate this challenge.

May 30, 2025 An U.S. Appeals Court has ruled that the Trump Administration can continue to collect tariffs while the U.S. Government...

May 29, 2025 The Court of International Trade has recently ruled that the Trump Administration did not have the right to use of the...

Ministry of Finance Already Promoting U.S. Investment Opportunities   May 21, 2025 Deputy Minister Cao Anh Tuấn delivered a speech at the...