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As we enter the final shipping peak of 2025, several critical developments may affect supply chain planning. These are some of the hot issues in the global ocean market:
1. Tariff-Related Front-Loading: Demand is adjusting downward quickly after the front-loading of wave of cargo in
I traded messages recently with one of my old friends in Asia. We worked together for many years in global logistics. And we got to reminiscing about the mess we had with our bookings when the ocean markets were tight. Every year there was at
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Imports and new orders for imports for the US are drying up as we approach the traditional peak season period. For the Transpacific trade, it looks like the peak season may have peaked over the last two months with many importers bringing in inventory from
As the logistics team executes their “prioritization” plan, they leverage their International Transportation Management System (ITMS) program's control tower team to provide real-time visibility and control. The team works closely with providers to ensure that the hottest containers are moved first, and delivery
In the midst of logistics storm, prioritizing containers becomes a critical task.
Visibility drives value. A unified contract and rate management system empowers logistics teams to cut costs, boost efficiency, and make smarter decisions—backed by real-time data and seamless integration.
The ocean freight market continues with significant shifts due to many factors. But first, the update on the US tariff programs.
Tariff Update
The US Court of International Trade (CIT) has ruled that the Trump Administration overstepped its authority under International Emergency Economic Powers Act
No Skin in the Game, All Eyes on Yours: Why Carrier-Neutral Logistics Is the Future
