Evolving Trade Compliance: What Shippers Should Prepare For

27Oct, 2025

Trade compliance has always been a moving target—but 2025 is proving that change is now the constant. From new customs rulings and country-of-origin regulations to de minimis adjustments and expanding trade sanctions, shippers must not only keep pace but anticipate what’s next. At Everglory Logistics, we see compliance not as a hurdle, but as an… Read more »

15Oct, 2025

In a recent statement, President Donald Trump warned that reciprocal tariffs are on the table and on November 1, 2025, he would consider imposing a further 100% tariffs on imports from China. While this is only a threat at this stage—without a confirmed timeline or implementation plan—it serves as a reminder to importers of how… Read more »

8Oct, 2025

The first Fed rate cut story of 2025 is here: the Federal Reserve trimmed its policy rate by 0.25%, a measure that officials say shouldn’t trigger a rapid series of cuts. Translation: financing gets a little cheaper, but the Fed keeps options open while watching inflation and jobs. At Everglory Logistics, we connect the rate… Read more »

30Sep, 2025

The appeals court tariff update matters because duties are still being collected today while litigation continues. On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that broad IEEPA-based tariffs were unlawful, but left them temporarily in place while the government seeks Supreme Court review—creating a “collect now, decide later” environment… Read more »

28Sep, 2025

The first Fed rate cut story of 2025 is here: the Federal Reserve trimmed its policy rate by 0.25%, a measure that officials say shouldn’t trigger a rapid series of cuts. Translation: financing gets a little cheaper, but the Fed keeps options open while watching inflation and jobs. At Everglory Logistics, we connect the rate… Read more »

4Feb, 2025

Update 2/7/25 President Trump has reinstated the de minimis exemption for Chinese imports—at least temporarily. The exemption, which allows duty-free entry for shipments valued under $800, was previously revoked as part of a broader tariff package. However, following significant industry pushback and concerns over customs processing delays, the administration has reinstated de minimis eligibility until… Read more »

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 »