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  I am disappointed by Trump’s recent post and his siding with the unions in their dispute over automation. You see, I am in logistics, and during COVID-19, I witnessed firsthand the devastating inefficiencies caused by outdated port operations. From unprecedented congestion to record delays, these inefficiencies disrupted the supply chain in ways that had […]

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,

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

Analyzing the Trump approach to International Trade. While no one can foresee the future, Trump has thrown the word ‘Tariffs’ around a lot. We don’t know where exactly he will go with this but I have some strong suspicions. Read on to see my take, based on my years on analyzing the ebb and flow

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,