The EU must inform Chinese exporters whether it intends to impose tariffs by early June, and they could go into effect a month later.

Over the last year, 73% or merchants saw impacts to their businesses from international shipping problems such as delays, damaged products or theft.

Ending container service at the Port of Portland would have made Oregon the only coastal state in the U.S. without a container terminal.

A shift to shorter supply chains not only helps manage the unpredictability of costs, but also strengthens supply chain resilience by reducing dependency on distant suppliers.

That figure would cover the cost of 13 border-related programs to deal with physical checks on plant and animal imports and safety and security declarations. 

The Red Sea and Suez Canal previously accounted for about a tenth of global seaborne trade, and provided Qatar with the shortest route to Europe.

According to data from the National Retail Federation, monthly U.S. ocean imports are expected to crest the two million TEU mark by the end of May.

Building structural resilience, and putting the right solution in place to suit your unique brand now will ensure that firms can emerge from a volatile economy and recession stronger. 

The report released on May 14 describes how the ship experienced two electrical blackouts 10 hours before it left the Port of Baltimore.