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UPS Slaps New Fees on US-Bound Imports as More Shippers Halt Deliveries Over De Minimis Ban
The new $2.50 customs fee comes as Japan Post and other foreign carriers suspend shipments to the U.S. over…
DHL Pauses Most Global Parcel Shipments to US Ahead of De Minimis Closure
The move aligns with announcements from U.K.-based Royal Mail, as well as other European postal services like…
Customs Server Slowdown in Bangladesh Fuels Port Backlogs and Export Delays
The outages cripple clearance operations at Chattogram and other major ports, worsening congestion already…
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US Tariff Whiplash Hits Importers as Maersk Warns of Overpayments
Maersk estimates that U.S. businesses are currently paying an average 21 percent tariff, but often pay 5 to 6…
Strike at Bangladesh’s Busiest Port Paralyzes Trade, Threatens $222M Hit to Garment Industry
A customs walkout at Chattogram Port halts container movement and spreads to key land crossings as workers…
EU Cracks Down on $820M Customs Fraud Ring Tied to Chinese Imports
Raids across four countries net 10 arrests—including customs officers—as investigators uncover scheme to…
Importers Turn to Bonded Warehouses and FTZs to Dodge Tariff Costs
Demand for both options, aimed at helping companies defer duty payments on imports, is outpacing capacity.
JFK Airport’s New $270M Cargo Hub Opens Amid Customs Clampdown
JFK is the nation's busiest entry point for low-value international e-commerce packages, handling about 25…
Bangladesh Apparel Sector Says High Freight Costs Are a Policy Problem
"If we compare ourselves to Vietnam, their transportation, financing and logistics costs are much lower,"…
DHL Freezes US-Bound High-Value Consumer Parcels Amid Customs Gridlock
A surge in customs clearances since CBP lowered the formal entry threshold from $2,500 to $800 on April 5 has…
Trump’s Tariff Crackdown Could Create Environment Rife With Customs Fraud
The temptation to engage in tariff avoidance could prove "overwhelming" for U.S. companies in the months to…
EU Tightens Up Compliance Rules for Import Control System
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd rolled out a "no load" policy to ensure importers submit necessary declaration data…
UPS Wants to Eliminate Surprise Import Fees for Consumers
The courier's new service gives online shoppers an upfront view of duties, customs fees and taxes they will…
Publican Exec Talks AI, Automation To Navigate Tariff Complexities
Publican co-founder Ram Ben Tzion talks tariffs over the last 8 years, what's new, and navigating the…
Flexport CEO: ‘Efficiency Is a Byproduct’ of Successful AI Implementation
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen shared thoughts on the company's winter technology release and previewed features…