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Silent But Mighty: The Overlooked ILWU Strike Rocking North American Trade in 2024

2024 ILWU Strike at Vancouver Port: What North America Needs to Know   The ILWU union strike in Vancouver port is not gaining any coverage from media outlets. but it has been ongoing for a week now. Canada largely depends on the Vancouver port for its inbound and outbound shipments for all of British Columbia, […]

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Shippers! Brace yourselves! (or not)

Preparing for Potential Tariff Hikes Under President-Elect Trump: Key Strategies for Importers. As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January 2025, importers and industry leaders face potential challenges with proposed 60% tariffs on goods manufactured in China. For those in international trade, the question becomes, “What should we do?” This article offers practical

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Critical Updates for Importers: Increased Bond Rates and Potential Tariff Hikes

A few weeks back, some Type 86 shipments coming into Los Angeles were stopped for inspection and found to contain illegal drugs. As a result, some major customs brokers were suspended from processing Type 86 shipments. This has caused delays in inbound shipments, but it’s also expected to have a ripple effect throughout the industry,

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Amazon’s Strategic Shift: Launching a Shein-Like Marketplace to Compete with Fast Fashion Giants

Rumor has it that Amazon is working with Chinese sellers to create a new style of discount marketplace, similar to Shein or Temu, to better compete with the fast fashion brands and provide US buyers a safe, secure experience. Shipping times to the United States would be 9-11 days, much slower than typical Amazon Prime

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