Re-export, re-import and returned goods relief
Everything filed under customs in our trade coverage, the 9 reports filed on it so far.
Import Bookings and Inventory Levels Stabilize in 2026
U.S. Import bookings have averaged lower than the previous two years while inventory levels have remained stable, creating a tight post-COVID...
WTO Goods Barometer Shows Resilient Trade Growth
The WTO's Goods Trade Barometer reading of 102.0 indicates world merchandise trade volume is above trend and gaining momentum, driven by strong...
US Bans Canadian Imports, Restricts Federal Contracts
The Trump administration has escalated its trade dispute with Canada by announcing import bans on specific goods and ordering the removal of Canadian
U.S. Targets Specific Canadian Goods with Import Bans
New U.S. Proclamations will ban select Canadian imports like certain beverages and motorcycles starting September 2026, shifting from a 50% duty.
AI Hardware Demand Splits Asian Air Cargo Export Market
The Asian air cargo export market is entering peak season divided, with strong AI-related demand boosting transpacific volumes while new EU e-commerce
Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on $20B in US Goods
Canada has imposed tariffs of up to 50% on nearly $20 billion worth of US imports, escalating a trade dispute.
US Customs Scrutinizes Importer Records Years After Shipment
US Customs and Border Protection is reviewing import entries up to 314 days after cargo release, with importers responsible for records for five...
CINS urges mandatory dangerous goods label
The Cargo Incidents Notification System calls for urgent reform of IMO Special Provision 188, demanding all lithium-ion battery shipments be declared...
China's Auto Export Boom Strains Global Shipping Capacity
Surging Chinese vehicle exports are causing a shortage of specialized car-carrier capacity, according to Wallenius Wilhelmsen CEO Lasse Kristoffersen