Regulation, Infrastructure & Risk
Policy, infrastructure investment, compliance, safety, fraud and systemic risk across the freight network.
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U.S. 50% Canada Tariffs Take Effect: Five Controls Importers Need Now
The additional 50% U.S. tariffs on specified Canadian goods are active. Five controls importers, brokers and supply-chain leaders should implement now.
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The July 24 Tariff Reset: What Importers Must Audit Now
The 10% global surcharge expired July 24, but a new Section 301 regime immediately replaced broad import-cost exposure. Here is the entry audit importers need now.
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Carrier & Broker Risk · Freight Markets · Maritime, Ports & Drayage · Regulation, Infrastructure & Risk · Shipper StrategyTwo More Tankers Hit as Hormuz Traffic Stays Constrained—The U.S. Freight Cost Exposure
Two additional tanker attacks and below-average Hormuz traffic expose U.S. shippers to fuel, insurance and capacity costs—even without a full closure.
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Freight Markets · Maritime, Ports & Drayage · Regulation & Safety · Regulation, Infrastructure & Risk · Shipper StrategyJones Act Waiver Extended—but Foreign-Vessel Access Now Requires Case-by-Case Approval
The Jones Act waiver continues through November 15, but foreign-vessel voyages now require cargo eligibility, a MARAD vessel survey and Department of War approval.
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Panama Canal Surcharges Reach Asia–U.S. East/Gulf Freight as Draft Limits Tighten Again
Panama Canal draft limits fall to 48 feet on August 26 and 47.5 feet on September 3 as carrier surcharges reach Asia–U.S. East and Gulf Coast shippers. Here is what…
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Rail & Intermodal · Regulation & Safety · Regulation, Infrastructure & Risk · Technology & OperationsCourt Upholds Two-Person Freight-Train Crew Rule, Raising the Bar for Rail Automation
The Eleventh Circuit preserved the FRA’s two-person freight-train crew rule—a strategic constraint on rail automation and labor models, not an immediate capacity shock.
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Carrier & Broker Risk · Maritime, Ports & Drayage · Regulation & Safety · Regulation, Infrastructure & Risk · Shipper Strategy
Port Closed? A Federal Ruling Clarifies the Detention-Fee Playbook
The D.C. Circuit upheld an FMC ruling against detention charges during a port closure. Here is the fact-specific test and invoice checklist freight teams should use.
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Typhoon Dolphin Halts East China Port Operations—What U.S. Importers Should Verify Now
Typhoon Dolphin halted East China port operations while Shanghai and Ningbo were already congested. Here is what U.S. importers should verify before cargo begins moving again.
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U.S. Sets Solar Import Price Floors and a 15% Derivative Tariff—The Dec. 4 Freight Deadline
New U.S. minimum import prices and a 15% tariff on covered polysilicon derivatives take effect Dec. 4. What importers, brokers and solar shippers must change now.