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US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

No lawsuits required: U.S. Customs is working on a system to refund tariffs

U.S. Customs is developing a streamlined refund system for unconstitutional tariffs, expecting completion within 45 days, avoiding individual lawsuits for the $166 billion owed to over 330,000 businesses.
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
1 month ago

Tariff refund process could be ready by the spring, customs official says | Fortune

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is developing a streamlined refund system for approximately $166 billion in illegal tariffs paid by over 330,000 importers, expected to be ready within 45 days.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US customs agency says it is not yet able to reimburse tariff costs

US Customs and Border Protection requires 45 additional days to establish a system processing $166 billion in tariff refunds for over 330,000 importers following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump's tariff invocation was illegal.
European startups
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

US CBP Says Its Systems Aren't Ready for Massive Tariff Refunds - TechRepublic

US Customs and Border Protection lacks digital infrastructure to process 53 million tariff refund claims worth $166 billion, requiring 4.4 million labor hours with existing systems.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

No lawsuits required: U.S. Customs is working on a system to refund tariffs

U.S. Customs is developing a streamlined refund system for unconstitutional tariffs, expecting completion within 45 days, avoiding individual lawsuits for the $166 billion owed to over 330,000 businesses.
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
1 month ago

Tariff refund process could be ready by the spring, customs official says | Fortune

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is developing a streamlined refund system for approximately $166 billion in illegal tariffs paid by over 330,000 importers, expected to be ready within 45 days.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US customs agency says it is not yet able to reimburse tariff costs

US Customs and Border Protection requires 45 additional days to establish a system processing $166 billion in tariff refunds for over 330,000 importers following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump's tariff invocation was illegal.
European startups
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

US CBP Says Its Systems Aren't Ready for Massive Tariff Refunds - TechRepublic

US Customs and Border Protection lacks digital infrastructure to process 53 million tariff refund claims worth $166 billion, requiring 4.4 million labor hours with existing systems.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
15 hours ago

Scammers Target Stranded Ships In Iran With Bitcoin Fees

Fraudsters are exploiting tensions in the Strait of Hormuz by demanding Bitcoin payments for fake safe passage claims to shipping firms.
#logistics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
18 hours ago
Business intelligence

How contact centre outsourcing drives faster deliveries in logistics - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Call center outsourcing is now a core strategy for logistics companies to enhance delivery performance and operational efficiency.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago
London startup

How digital technology is making road freight operations more efficient - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Digital technologies enhance operational efficiency and transparency in UK logistics, addressing rising costs and customer expectations.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Powerful states are trying to sabotage decarbonisation of shipping

Pacific Island states demand strong climate shipping agreements and oppose any dilution of the Net-Zero Framework.
#tariffs
Intellectual property law
fromAxios
2 days ago

What to know about tariff refund site that's set to go live Monday

The Supreme Court did not address tariff refunds under IEEPA, but the Court of International Trade ordered the reimbursement process to begin.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

What If Tariffs Go Away - Or Don't? How You Can Protect Your Bottom Line With Contract Intelligence - Above the Law

fromFortune
3 months ago
US politics

Americans are paying nearly all of the tariff burden as international exports die down, study finds | Fortune

Intellectual property law
fromAxios
2 days ago

What to know about tariff refund site that's set to go live Monday

The Supreme Court did not address tariff refunds under IEEPA, but the Court of International Trade ordered the reimbursement process to begin.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

What If Tariffs Go Away - Or Don't? How You Can Protect Your Bottom Line With Contract Intelligence - Above the Law

fromFortune
3 months ago
US politics

Americans are paying nearly all of the tariff burden as international exports die down, study finds | Fortune

#strait-of-hormuz
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz

Shipping companies require clarifications on mine risks and Iranian conditions before navigating the Strait of Hormuz, despite its announced reopening.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Europe looks to secure shipping in Strait of Hormuz

France and the UK are prepared to lead a mission to ensure navigation freedom in the Strait of Hormuz after a peace agreement is reached.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

As Strait of Hormuz reopens, Europe looks to secure shipping

France and the UK are prepared to lead a mission to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz after a peace agreement is reached.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

How many ships have passed the Strait of Hormuz and how many were attacked?

Ship-tracking data reveals significant maritime activity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict and US sanctions on Iran.
World politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

With Hormuz under strain, a trade corridor built for resilience faces a real-world test | Fortune

IMEC is a multimodal system linking India, the Gulf, and Europe, enhancing resilience amid geopolitical tensions and infrastructure challenges.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Video: Soaring Fuel Prices Squeeze China's Frugal Truckers

Many long-haul truckers in China have a tight budget and live frugally on the road, sleeping and cooking in their vehicles. The pain at the pump is forcing some drivers to rethink their lives.
Alternative transportation
Business
fromQuartz
2 weeks ago

Diverse Offerings & Strategic Investments Aid OMC Amid Stiff Rivalry

Omnicom's diverse portfolio and strategic investments enhance operational efficiency and shareholder value, despite challenges from low liquidity and competition.
European startups
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

US tariff refund backlog leaves UK exporters in limbo as Washington scrambles to process billions in claims

British SMEs face uncertainty in recovering tariffs from the US due to a limited refund portal handling only a fraction of claims.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Amazon, UPS, FedEx, USPS add temporary fuel surcharges to offset extra costs

"Transportation costs are a big factor there. Every company that is involved and has logistics and they have to pay for gas, either they have to absorb this cost, or they will charge the third party that will provide this service. I'm not surprised this is happening, because at some point, Amazon will say we cannot absorb all this cost."
Alternative transportation
Information security
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Cargo theft costs U.S. trucking $18 million a day and is 'unlike anything our industry has faced before,' logistics exec warns | Fortune

Cargo theft has become a significant threat to the U.S. supply chain, costing the industry billions annually.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Logistics Landscapes: The Architecture of the 24-Hour Supply Chain

Warehouses are the defining architecture of the 21st century, reshaping urban landscapes and logistics infrastructure significantly.
World politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping | Fortune

Withdrawing US security from the Persian Gulf could disrupt global commerce and energy markets significantly.
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

How Cruise Tourism Supports Global Port Economies

Cruise tourism significantly boosts port city economies through various sectors like hospitality, logistics, and local businesses.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

EU to levy fee on small packages from outside bloc

The EU will introduce handling fees for small packages from outside the bloc to address safety and customs challenges.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Dozens of containers lost, damaged while en route to Port of Long Beach, Coast Guard says

32 shipping containers fell overboard from the OOCL Sunflower during heavy North Pacific weather, with 57 additional containers damaged upon arrival at Long Beach port.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump temporarily waives century-old shipping law amid rising fuel costs

Trump waived the Jones Act for 60 days to allow foreign ships to transport cargo to US ports, aiming to reduce fuel costs, though critics argue it won't lower gasoline prices and may undermine labor and safety standards.
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

'Precarious' situation as damaged shipping containers arrive at Port of Long Beach

Aerial views showed multiple containers stacked and on the verge of dangerously teetering into the water, with many in uneven and awkward positions.
US news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 weeks ago

Shipping Firms Quietly Pay Iran Millions to Navigate Hormuz Corridor

Iran has begun extracting transit fees from commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with payments reportedly reaching as high as $2 million per voyage, creating an informal toll system.
World news
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The Hidden Costs of DIY Shipping: When to Switch to an Ecommerce Shipping Platform

DIY shipping becomes a business bottleneck as order volume grows, consuming excessive time and increasing errors while established shipping platforms automate processes and enable scalability.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Paid IEEPA tariffs on overseas purchases? Here is what shipping companies are saying about refunds

After Trump ended the de minimis exemption last year, purchasing an item straight from an international vendor, regardless of the item's value, meant incurring International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs. Now, thanks to a ruling by the Supreme Court that overturned Trump's IEEPA tariffs, and a ruling by the Court of International Trade ruled that all tariffs paid under IEEPA must be returned, buyers may be able to collect a refund.
European startups
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Why ISPM 15 Wood Packaging Compliance Still Catches Exporters Off Guard

In day-to-day operations, solid wood packaging is one of the most common inspection triggers. Compliance sits right at the point where your packing decisions, carrier handover, and border clearance all meet. When any of those three slip, you can end up with a shipment sitting in a depot while marks are verified or packaging is reworked.
Environment
#supply-chain-resilience
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Qatar can keep goods flowing amid tensions, customs chief says

Qatar maintains supply chain stability through strategic reserves, digital customs systems, and diversified import routes despite regional tensions.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Electric freight's next chapter will be won on discipline, not ambition

Electric trucks have proven capable of long-haul freight operations, shifting focus from feasibility to infrastructure, economics, and sustainable business models.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Yemeni ports face shipping fee hike amid Iran conflict

Because Yemen imports nearly 90 percent of its food and other essential commodities, economists and humanitarian organisations warn that the rise in shipping and insurance costs could quickly translate into higher prices for fuel, food and other goods, further worsening an already dire humanitarian situation.
World news
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Policy Brief: Is Canada's trade infrastructure up to the task?

Canadian agricultural exports must diversify away from dependence on U.S. markets and constrained infrastructure to reduce trade risk and improve access to Asia and Europe.
European startups
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US trade probes could lead to new tariffs for EU, China

The US launched two trade investigations targeting excess industrial capacity and forced labor imports, potentially leading to new tariffs on major trading partners after the Supreme Court limited Trump's tariff authority.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Can I get a tariff refund from DHL, UPS, or FedEx after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs?

In a 6-3 ruling, the court wrote that Trump's actions were unprecedented, noting that Trump's attempt to use his "power to unilaterally impose unbounded tariffs and change them at will" overstepped the law, and that his administration's "view would represent a transformative expansion of the President's authority over tariff policy."
US politics
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Supplier Verification: A Practical Guide for Smarter Global Sourcing

Supplier verification is a strategic necessity in global trade, requiring thorough assessment of legal status, production capability, quality systems, financial stability, and regulatory compliance before establishing business relationships.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Logistics giant DP World replaces chief named in Epstein files

Sulayem's lengthy tenure at the helm of the logistics giant came to an end in a firestorm of controversy over his links with the disgraced financier, after recently declassified documents showed the pair had exchanged messages for years before and after Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting a minor for prostitution. The friendly exchanges between the two include discussions about deals and also mention bin Sulayem visiting Epstein's private island while sharing contacts in business and politics.
Business
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This new tech turns cargo ship exhaust into limestone

Modular containers by Seabound capture up to 95% of ship exhaust CO2 using lime pellets that convert emissions into limestone.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Some 60 French-owned or -flagged commercial ships blocked in Gulf

Approximately 60 vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, with crews sheltering in ports as Iranian forces close the strategic waterway.
Business
fromFortune
2 months ago

How FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam is adapting to the era of 're-globalization' | Fortune

Fred Smith's leadership and culture of embracing change guided Raj Subramaniam as FedEx navigated founder succession and major tariff-driven disruptions to global logistics.
#panama-canal
E-Commerce
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

Dynamic Pricing Is Changing the Parcel Shipping Industry

Parcel shipping is shifting from periodic static rates to continuous dynamic pricing that adjusts rates by demand, capacity, and shipper profile, similar to airlines.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US bullying' could scupper carbon levy on shipping, warn experts

US pressure has successfully reversed Panama's support for a proposed carbon levy on shipping, threatening global efforts to reduce maritime greenhouse gas emissions.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Forthwith, Part II: CIT Orders Refunds for All Importers, Not Just Litigants

After the Supreme Court invalidated IEEPA tariffs, CBP continued collecting unlawful duties without issuing refunds until a federal judge ordered comprehensive relief for all affected importers regardless of litigation status.
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
2 months ago

Low-Value Imports Upend E.U. Ecommerce

Surging low-value imports priced ≤€150 flood the E.U. ecommerce market, reshaping competition, pressuring logistics and customs, and normalizing ultra-low price expectations.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Hoping for a tariff refund? Trump officials say they are waiting for lower courts to provide instructions. 'They created the situation' | Fortune

That's after Trump attempted to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for the first time as a vehicle for imposing tariffs, when he unveiled his "Liberation Day" duties last year. The tariffs were quickly challenged in court. While arguing the case last spring, Justice Department lawyers acknowledged that if the tariffs were deemed unlawful, then the government would issue refunds to the plaintiffs.
US politics
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Tons of goods are stuck around the Middle East amid shipping and air chaos

US-Israel military strikes on Iran are causing major shipping lines to suspend services, reroute vessels, and impose war risk surcharges, disrupting global supply chains across critical trade corridors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Maritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?

Maritime traffic through the strait, the narrow channel linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, has effectively been closed since strikes on Iran began. Some vessels have been diverted or delayed and ports and shipping companies are dealing with heightened security concerns and uncertainty.
World politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

'The Chinese have invaded us in terms of merchandise': Mexico and Argentina lead Latin America's struggles with flood of imports | Fortune

China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, as its exporters adjust to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and geopolitical moves. The world's second-largest economy has become a major trading partner for many Latin American nations, seeking access to their abundant natural resources and growing markets while expanding its influence in a region Trump views as America's Backyard.
E-Commerce
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Shipping giant MSC facilitates trade from Israeli settlements through EU

MSC facilitated at least 957 shipments from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank to the United States in 2025, using European ports.
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