Category Shipping

Trade War with China Rages On

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital Per last week’s announcement, the White House has raised existing tariffs on $200B worth of Chinese imports from 10% to 25% and is now threatening new tariffs of up to 25% on an additional $300B worth of Chinese imports as part of its ongoing trade war with China. The latest list targets a wide variety of goods, including apparel,…

Trade War Begins

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital President Trump’s promised trade war has begun and it doesn’t look like there will be any winners. Earlier this year, Trump imposed a series of new import tariffs on goods made outside the US, particularly…

Yantian Shenzhen Terminal Explosion

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital An explosion and subsequent fire broke out at the Yantian Container Terminal on the evening of November 10th. The fire was said to be highly destructive, burning at least one container, assumed to be full…

Review: New Logistics Technology

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital The shipping and logistics industry is constantly evolving. With the changing landscape of domestic and international trade, consumers’ varied and shifting priorities, and the breakneck pace of new technological developments, it can be difficult to…

Hurricane Irma: CBP Guidance to Trade

Peter Stern, Express Trade Capital CBP informed the trade community today of anticipated trade interruption due to Hurricane Irma. At this time planning is centered on potential impact to southern Florida ports. CBP issued CSMS 17-000540 yesterday with the same basic instructions…