2024 Year in Review and 2025 Outlook

11Dec, 2024

The year 2024 brought pivotal changes to global logistics, with evolving regulations, economic shifts, and trade dynamics shaping the industry. As we look back on the year and ahead to 2025, two key themes emerge: the impact of regulatory adjustments, such as the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and de minimis changes, and the… Read more »

26Sep, 2024

As the deadline for negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the USMX approaches, a dockworker strike across the East and Gulf Coast ports seems increasingly likely. The shipping community must be prepared for potential disruptions beginning October 1, 2024. Without a new master contract agreement, port operations will halt, affecting critical shipping routes… Read more »

16Jul, 2024

The U.S.’s International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), representing dockworkers along the East Coast, the Gulf Coast, and as far west as the Great Lakes, is signaling the possibility of a coast-wide strike in October 2024. Despite having 10 months left on the master contract for about 45,000 of its 70,000 members, the ILA leadership has already… Read more »

5Apr, 2024

In the wake of the recent maritime disaster when a Maersk-operated vessel collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, container lines are swiftly rerouting their services, causing a ripple effect throughout the US East Coast. Chris Rogers, head of supply chain research at S&P Global Market Intelligence, highlights that Maersk and MSC, major… Read more »

8Feb, 2024

As the Lunar New Year heralds the arrival of the Year of the Dragon on February 10, its impact resonates far beyond cultural celebrations, significantly affecting the global logistics and shipping sectors. This two-week holiday lasts until February 24, marking a time for family reunions across Asia, but the slowdown in manufacturing and shipping poses… Read more »

14Oct, 2023

Logistics is a multifaceted domain where minor missteps can lead to considerable disruptions. Recognizing these pitfalls and addressing them proactively is vital to smooth operations. With its vast experience, Everglory has pinpointed the top ten logistics mistakes businesses commonly encounter. Below, we look at how these mistakes impact your business and how Everglory assists in… Read more »

31Mar, 2020

In response to transportation needs arising during this pandemic, a number of US agencies have announced changes to their typical rules to keep cargo moving around the country. Whether by waiver of deadlines, scaling back of foreign oversight or a suspension of hours of service requirements, the agencies are working to remove blocks to the… Read more »

11Feb, 2020

General Status Dear associates, with a very fluid situation, below is current information we have gathered as of end of day 02/10/2020. For Greater China Area: Today marks the official work-resumption day in most provinces. Local authorities require enterprises to submit applications for approval to resume work, enterprises are requested to demonstrate their capability to ensure strict… Read more »

6Feb, 2020

The world is buzzing with news, and stories, abut the recent Coronavirus outbreak that started in Wuhan, China. Ship calls to ports in China have fallen 20% since January 20, 2020 as measure take hold to stop, or at least slow down the spread of the virus. According to the Wall Street Journal, analysts expect… Read more »

18Dec, 2019

After almost two years of ever-increasing tariff negotiations, the US and China have come to a preliminary “phase one” bilateral trade agreement. Key points of the agreement include agricultural exports from the US to China, intellectual property securities and both a reduction of current tariffs on the first three tranches of duties and a cancellation… Read more »