President Trump’s customs enforcement executive order targets foreign importers of record, weak bonding, duty evasion, undervaluation, and supply-chain opacity. Here’s what small and mid-sized importers should know.
Ocean freight rates hold steady, but massive June GRIs loom. Discover how carrier blank sailings and terminal capacity constraints are driving up transpacific shipping costs.
IEEPA - "Trump tariff" - refunds are starting to hit importers' bank accounts. Many are seeing amounts around $8,000 in under two weeks, according to new data from Freight Right's in house customs brokerage.
Ocean freight rates double for USWC and USEC as carrier capacity cuts trigger severe space shortages and rolled cargo. Read the latest weekly freight market update on rising spot rates, premium expedited shipping surges, and the June GRI outlook.
China to US rates surge toward $4,500 as carriers implement mid-month hikes. Learn how post-holiday demand, IEEPA refunds, and shifting air freight trends are redefining Trans-Pacific logistics strategies.
CBP’s latest IEEPA tariff refund update shows $35.46B in anticipated refunds and interest. Learn what importers should do now to claim eligible refunds.
China-US rates remain stable at $2,700-$3,800, but blank sailings and vessel overloading are causing record shipment rollovers and strategic rerouting through Busan.
Carriers use aggressive blank sailings to maintain China-US rates at $2,700, while shippers withhold volume in anticipation of a May price drop. Explore the impact of fuel surcharges and booking rolls on your supply chain.
Explore how aggressive blank sailings and new blended rate strategies are stabilizing CEA to USWC/USEC shipping costs despite weak demand. Stay informed on current ocean freight market updates and rate changes.
Ocean rates hit $2,700 as carriers implement $300 emergency fuel surcharges. Explore how geopolitical instability and weekly rate shifts are impacting China-to-US shipping lanes.
Discover why ocean carriers are shifting to weekly rate cycles, the status of the upcoming Emergency Fuel Surcharge, and current rate benchmarks for China to US East and West Coasts.
Understand why ocean freight rates are climbing despite record low volumes. Our March 2026 update covers the $600 rate hikes, new emergency fuel surcharges, and how blank sailings are impacting China-to-US shipping costs.
Ocean rates hold steady at $1,500 for USWC as Chinese factories reopen. Explore why the post-holiday rate war never arrived and what this means for April contract negotiations.
Ocean rates hold at $1,450-$1,500 for USWC as Chinese factories reopen. Explore why the post-holiday rate crash didn't happen and what to expect for the March recovery.
A Freight Right survey reveals 78% of big and bulky ecommerce merchants struggle to fulfill international orders due to freight, pricing, and operational barriers.
Ocean rates remain frozen at $1,400-$1,600 to the USWC as the Lunar New Year shutdown halts all Chinese logistics. Discover why the market is at a standstill and what to watch for in March.
The Supreme Court’s landmark IEEPA tariffs ruling strikes down major duties. Learn how this decision impacts Section 301 and 232 tariffs and how to claim refunds.
Ocean rates hold steady at $1,400-$1,600 for USWC as China’s pre-holiday shipping window closes. Explore the impact of high trucking costs and the upcoming total market shutdown.
Ocean freight rates from China to USWC have hit a breakeven low of $1,450 per container. As the Chinese New Year halts Asian manufacturing, explore why rates are falling, the impact of late-week bookings, and the outlook for March contract negotiation.
Ocean freight rates from China to the US hit new lows as Chinese New Year approaches. With USWC rates falling to $1,600 and carriers selling space at cost, discover what's driving the market downturn and the outlook for February 2026