Executive Summary Effective October 14 2025, Section 301 maritime fees introduce two cost schedules for vessels tied to China: Annex I applies to Chinese•operated ships at $50 / net ton (NT) in
The global trade environment is experiencing extreme volatility spurred by sweeping transformations of U.S. tariff regulations. Issued April 2, 2025, the new policy — “Liberation
Chain Reaction is Sourcing Journal’s discussion series with industry executives to get their take on today’s logistics challenges and learn about ways their company is
Good morning. On behalf of the 250+ importers and exporters companies who are members of the Gemini Shippers Association I would like to thank the
To navigate IMO 2020, carriers and shippers will need open dialogue. This report provides insight and a general overview of the issues in order to
This report details best practices for contract design and negotiation, projected rate levels, and BCO-carrier expectations for collaboration. Takeaways For the upcoming contract cycle, most
