by Mallory Alexander | Mar 17, 2025 | Maritime Transportation, Ports, United States
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched an Order of Investigation into the impact of transit constraints at major international maritime chokepoints. This investigation focuses on key global trade routes, including the Panama Canal, Suez Canal, Strait of...
by Mallory Alexander | Mar 11, 2025 | International Trade, Maritime Transportation, United States
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has successfully signed a new six-year Master Contract Agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). This significant development ensures continued stability and efficiency across all East and Gulf...
by Mallory Alexander | Mar 10, 2025 | Branches & Offices, International Trade, Services & Case Studies, United States
When it comes to cross-border trade between the U.S. and Mexico, our Laredo, TX office stands at the heart of it all. Strategically located at one of the busiest ports of entry, Laredo serves as a critical hub for the seamless movement of goods both northbound and...
by Mallory Alexander | Mar 4, 2025 | International Trade, Tariffs, United States
The 25% tariffs on most Canadian & Mexican imports took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on March 4, 2025, following a one-month delay for both countries to address border security concerns. Not long after the tariffs went into effect, the U.S. administration issued a...
by Mallory Alexander | Feb 19, 2025 | Tariffs, United States
The annexes at the end of the federal register notices below provide details about the aluminum derivatives and steel derivatives that will be subject to additional tariffs. Importers will pay additional duty on the aluminum steel content of the items that are not...
by Mallory Alexander | Dec 6, 2024 | Global Headquarters, International Trade, United States
Dear Valued Partner, We want to bring to your attention the ongoing labor negotiations between the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX). Following a brief work stoppage in early October, which caused significant...
