The Port of Savannah handled a record 504,015 TEU in September, its highest container volume ever recorded for the month and 3.7% more than in September 2025. The overarching Georgia Ports' September performance brings the first quarter of its fiscal year to more than 1.5M TEUs,...
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is proposing $200,000 fees on Spanish-flagged vessels entering American ports, along with restrictions on billions of dollars in Spanish imports after concluding that Spain's refusal to admit certain U.S.-flagged ships has created unfavourable conditions for US shipping. This recent announcement...
A new proposal by the Trump administration to regulate low-value ($2,500 or less) imports includes costly requirements for shipping organisations as well as importers. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), aims to support broader US efforts to curb low-value "de minimis" shipment loopholes and improve non-resident...
The easing of restrictions on Panama Canal transits (as mentioned in last month’s newsletter) has brought some relief to exporters in South America, however other factors are contributing to a widening gap between imports and exports. Whilst the end of October will see improved connectivity for...
The end of September saw the US ban a range of Canadian imports, covering approximately $967 million in trade, with alcohol making up 87% of the total. This is in addition to the US tariffs announced on Canadian goods that saw Canada instill retaliatory tariffs...
As of the 1st of October 2026, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) increased certain user fees in accordance with 19 CFR 24.22. Included among the adjusted fees are the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) minimum and maximum limitations for formal entries. Initially published in July 2026,...
The removal of US wines from the Canadian alcoholic beverage market has seen US wine exports to Canada nose-dive by 78% between 2024 and 2025, equating to a loss exceeding US$357 million in export value in a single year. The extent of this drop is apparent...
A trade deal has been reached by the U.S. and India which will reduce U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% (effective immediately) in exchange for India halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers. This agreement includes goods such as textiles and apparel,...
The ongoing US-Canada tariff battle continues to impact the wine and spirits sector across both sides of the border. Whilst Canada may be a small market compared to the US, with just 41 million residents compared to the U.S.'s 340 million, their decision to remove all...
Whilst ports across the US held onto market share in 2025, which was predominately due to tariff-related frontloading, declining US-bound retail container imports are anticipated to continue well into the upcoming year, according to the Global Port Tracker Report. Based on a recent survey conducted across...