Are Supply Chains Now a Geopolitical Power Play?

Are Supply Chains Now a Geopolitical Power Play?

In 2026, freight buyers seem to be balancing more than pricing and lead times. Tariffs, sanctions, and new trade restrictions are forcing companies to rethink how and where they move goods. For example, rerouting to avoid politically sensitive ports or navigating...
2026 Trade Compliance Outlook

2026 Trade Compliance Outlook

2025 was undeniably a year of sweeping shifts in U.S. trade policy. Under the Trump Administration’s “America First” trade policy, average tariff rates climbed sharply, and new reciprocal and Section 232 tariffs were applied to a wide range of trading partners...
How to Stay Ahead of CBP Enforcement Shifts

How to Stay Ahead of CBP Enforcement Shifts

CBP is changing its enforcement strategy, and importers cannot afford to treat these developments as business as usual. Errors that once passed unnoticed are now being flagged as compliance risks. Audits, penalties, and investigations are more frequent, and the scope...
IEEPA Tariff Refunds: What Importers Should Know

IEEPA Tariff Refunds: What Importers Should Know

Importers are facing rising costs as IEEPA-related tariffs continue to affect a broad range of products. With a pending Supreme Court decision that could challenge the legality of these tariffs, many companies are asking the same question: is there a way to recover...