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Tariffs cause bust-to-boom cycle for China-US trade routes

EFT

The immediate aftermath of the Trump administration’s 125% tariff announcement on China on April 2 saw ocean freight bookings fall 67% week-over-week Following on from the dramatic tit-for-tat increases in bilateral tariffs and the suspension of de minimis for packages from China into the U.S.

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Supply Chain and Logistic News March 3rd – 6th 2025 

Logistics Viewpoints

Global supply chains are facing fresh disruptions as trade tensions escalate, digital innovation transforms logistics, and energy partnerships reshape infrastructure. Meanwhile, Hapag-Lloyds new Container Payment Portal streamlines cargo movement, and GE Vernova’s partnership with AWS accelerates energy transition efforts.

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The need to know

EFT

The need to know from Reuters’ global network of journalists Retailers rush to save US summer shopping season U.S. and several clothing brands are racing to secure China-made merchandise for the busy summer shopping season starting in late May after Washington and Beijing agreed to temporarily slash tariffs.

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PayCargo and Gnosis Freight to Power Container Payment Portal for Hapag-Lloyd

Logistics Viewpoints

Hapag-Lloyd has released plans to utilize the newly developed Container Payment Portal (CPP) to accelerate cargo movement for customers and supporting terminal operators. It ensures secure, efficient, and transparent transactions, helpingHapag Lloyd’s terminal partners and customers improve cargo flow across U.S.

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How Road Freight Technologies Are Reshaping Maritime Shipping Practices

NC State SCRC

Maritime shipping has long been the backbone of international trade, facilitating the transport of goods across oceans and connecting distant markets. However, the efficiency of maritime shipping has always been—and continues to be—dependent on interdependent variables. million-strong fleet into smart containers.

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Why Logistics Management is the Need of the Hour in the Middle East?

Shipsy

The global pandemic has caused a ruckus in the economy but logistics has risen as an efficient place of access for consumers with doorstep deliveries and minimum human interaction. You can track the location of the package throughout the entire route. This will help in overcoming the security-related issues. June 4, 2020.

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Intermodal Shipping is Growing and the Railroads are Ready

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Intermodal Shipping is Growing and the Railroads are Ready | Transportfolio. Tight truckload capacity usually means more intermodal shipping. Intermodal shipping will be a large growth driver for their businesses over the next 10-15 years. Greater emphasis on security. Intermodal shipping visibility. The shipper.