<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The UK could become a dumping ground for low-value imports come July, prompting industry leaders to urge the government to accelerate the removal of its de minimis tax reforms.</p></div>

The UK could become a dumping ground for low-value imports come July, prompting industry leaders to urge the government to accelerate the removal of its de minimis tax reforms.

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UK faces surge in cheap imports as EU eliminates duty-free access

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Sources believe a potential vessel-sharing deal between the two could pave the way for a more balanced and resilient supply-demand environment for all participating carriers in India-North America trades. </p></div>

Sources believe a potential vessel-sharing deal between the two could pave the way for a more balanced and resilient supply-demand environment for all participating carriers in India-North America trades.

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CMA CGM, ONE in India-USEC VSA talks amid standalone operational woes: sources

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The chief executive of the Port of Virginia said the newly inaugurated deeper harbor allows big ships to be fully loaded, giving the port a chance to become a fulcrum for container services. </p></div>

The chief executive of the Port of Virginia said the newly inaugurated deeper harbor allows big ships to be fully loaded, giving the port a chance to become a fulcrum for container services.

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Norfolk aims to be preferred USEC gateway with deeper port: CEO

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Industrial real estate vacancy rates are falling in Chicago, Indianapolis and other key hubs as the frontloading of imports and data center construction drive demand.</p></div>

Industrial real estate vacancy rates are falling in Chicago, Indianapolis and other key hubs as the frontloading of imports and data center construction drive demand.

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US warehousing expanding faster at key inland hubs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Journal of Commerce Breakbulk Shipper Index tracked down again in May to 97, a drop of 26 points since March and two points lower than April.</p></div>

The Journal of Commerce Breakbulk Shipper Index tracked down again in May to 97, a drop of 26 points since March and two points lower than April.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The 4,500-acre inland site in Southern California will serve as a hub where ocean containers are transferred into 53-foot domestic boxes and as a staging point for some international freight. </p></div>

The 4,500-acre inland site in Southern California will serve as a hub where ocean containers are transferred into 53-foot domestic boxes and as a staging point for some international freight.

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BNSF gets approval to develop Barstow transloading hub

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>A network the size Enstructure is now assembling changes who has the upper hand at the dock, writes Paul Tonsager. </p></div>

A network the size Enstructure is now assembling changes who has the upper hand at the dock, writes Paul Tonsager.

Enstructure acquired LOGISTEC for the cargo nobody photographs

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>If a regulatory model developed through years of technical analysis, public consultation, and formal review can be substantially redirected through a subsequent political intervention, what signal does that send about the stability of regulatory decision-making?</p></div>

If a regulatory model developed through years of technical analysis, public consultation, and formal review can be substantially redirected through a subsequent political intervention, what signal does that send about the stability of regulatory decision-making?

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Brazil’s largest port tender faces a regulatory credibility test

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The volume of high-tech goods from Asia to North America increased 70% year over year while US imports of e-commerce declined, according to aviation consultancy Aevean.</p></div>

The volume of high-tech goods from Asia to North America increased 70% year over year while US imports of e-commerce declined, according to aviation consultancy Aevean.

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Trans-Pacific air cargo sees huge US demand for data center components

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Encouraged by the stickiness of early June rate hikes, carriers are capitalizing on robust demand as an early start to peak season keeps ships full on North Europe and Mediterranean trades.</p></div>

Encouraged by the stickiness of early June rate hikes, carriers are capitalizing on robust demand as an early start to peak season keeps ships full on North Europe and Mediterranean trades.

Asia-Europe ocean shippers face hefty July 1 rate increases

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Empty containers trapped on the wrong side of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting export markets, forcing ocean carriers to seek out lessors for more equipment. </p></div>

Empty containers trapped on the wrong side of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting export markets, forcing ocean carriers to seek out lessors for more equipment.

Persian Gulf bottleneck tightens global container supply

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>After inking annual service contracts that were slightly lower than the prior year, importers are now facing the double-barrel reality of rising bunker fuel costs and soaring peak season surcharges.</p></div>

After inking annual service contracts that were slightly lower than the prior year, importers are now facing the double-barrel reality of rising bunker fuel costs and soaring peak season surcharges.

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Many US retailers bracing for likely doubling of all-in service contract rates

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The Marseille-based carrier has ended a 14,000-TEU per week service that called Asia and both US Coasts, deploying bigger ships on an existing East Coast service and a new West Coast express service.</p></div>

The Marseille-based carrier has ended a 14,000-TEU per week service that called Asia and both US Coasts, deploying bigger ships on an existing East Coast service and a new West Coast express service.

CMA CGM suspends Asia-US pendulum service

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While the war-driven boost in intermodal demand is not breaking the rail network, it is exposing a weak link at the end of the trip where drayage fleets cut during the freight downturn are now struggling to find enough drivers to handle the cargo.</p></div>

While the war-driven boost in intermodal demand is not breaking the rail network, it is exposing a weak link at the end of the trip where drayage fleets cut during the freight downturn are now struggling to find enough drivers to handle the cargo.

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Intermodal supply chain exposes recent weak link: drayage

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>With global trade flows shifting toward more volatile and irregular demand patterns, the focus is moving away from planning around fixed seasonal cycles, according to the forwarder.</p></div>

With global trade flows shifting toward more volatile and irregular demand patterns, the focus is moving away from planning around fixed seasonal cycles, according to the forwarder.

Overlapping demand waves reshaping traditional peak seasons: Rhenus

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>While freight demand isn’t booming despite growth in imports and manufacturing activity, it’s enough to push transportation pricing higher.</p></div>

While freight demand isn’t booming despite growth in imports and manufacturing activity, it’s enough to push transportation pricing higher.

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