Carriers have defended rate increases for shipments out of Asia and elsewhere, citing the higher cost of operating when tonnage and equipment is tied up in the Middle East due to the war.
Port stakeholders in Los Angeles acknowledge that redecking the Vincent Thomas Bridge will impact traffic over the next two years, but they say longer truck gates and a real-time communication system will minimize disruptions.
The retailer, which sued the Trump administration over now-defunct tariffs, is well positioned to navigate a still uncertain refund process, CEO Ron Vachris said.
A proposed universal tax on foreign-built ships would strain trade relations, raise the cost of doing business and stoke inflation, writes Reason Foundation policy analyst Jay Derr.
Green steps into a top leadership role focused on logistics and planning, procurement, manufacturing and food safety and quality.
The distribution center, which supports its Nuuly rental brand, will accelerate its digital business and deliver expected gains in delivery and logistics.
The port’s Cast and Racine terminals remained open to vessels during the five-month strike by clerical staff, which began last September.
Under the US Customs and Border Protection’s proposal, shippers will not have to sue the administration for refunds of the IEEPA tariffs and will receive the monies owed as a single payment.
The Israel-based carrier said the volume declines were led by its cross-Suez and trans-Atlantic services, which dropped 13% and 10%, respectively, from 2024.
Shippers face legal risks, unclear timelines and system gaps as they navigate a potentially complex rollout of tariff refund procedures
