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Transpacific Eastbound Market Update – Week 9, 2026
As noted in our January update, blank sailings have taken center stage during the Lunar New Year, leading to increased rollovers and renewed port congestion—particularly at ports handling transshipment cargo. The spike in canceled sailings is expected to create service reliability issues into early March, until capacity stabilizes with the…
Feb 24, 2026
Client Advisory 2.24.26: Section 122 Duty Update
Through its Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS), CBP issued CSMS #67844987 confirming that, effective February 24, 2026, a 10% additional ad valorem duty under Section 122 is now in effect on imports from all countries for up to 150 days (through July 24, 2026), unless specifically exempt — though the…
Feb 24, 2026
Client Advisory 2.23.26: IEEPA Tariffs: Weekend Updates Round-Up
There was a wave of activity and rapid developments following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Friday to strike down the IEEPA tariffs. Below is a summary of the latest updates from the weekend, though many questions remain unanswered.
Feb 23, 2026