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U.S TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS RETALIATORY TARIFFS FOR 90 DAYS ON 75 COUNTRIES
U.S TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS RETALIATORY TARIFFS FOR 90 DAYS ON 75 COUNTRIES

As of April 9, 2025, the United States began enforcing retaliatory tariffs between 11% and 84% on imports from several countries, in response to the tariff rates those nations had levied on American goods.

[OFFICIAL] U.S. Imposes Sweeping New Tariffs: 104% on China, 46% on Vietnam
[OFFICIAL] U.S. Imposes Sweeping New Tariffs: 104% on China, 46% on Vietnam

On April 9, 2025, the U.S. imposed new tariffs on multiple countries, including 104% on China and 46% on Vietnam, aiming to reduce its trade deficit. The tariffs hit key Vietnamese exports like textiles, electronics, and seafood, while some goods like steel and pharmaceuticals were exempt.

IMPORT RATES FROM CHINA AT THE END OF 2024
IMPORT RATES FROM CHINA AT THE END OF 2024

Due in part to the influence of the peak season, freight prices from China have remained high in recent months. This has had a significant effect on global supply chains in addition to import-export enterprises.

Seaport container handling fees to be adjusted from mid-February 2024
Seaport container handling fees to be adjusted from mid-February 2024

The Ministry of Transport has recently issued a circular on seaport services fees, including cargo loading and unloading fees.

Hanoi modernises logistics industry
Hanoi modernises logistics industry

Currently, the system of warehouses and logistics yards in Hanoi is still small, lacking connections and types of specific goods storage such as cool and cold storage, or document warehouse

CMA CGM to apply new congestion surcharge in Cameroon
CMA CGM to apply new congestion surcharge in Cameroon

In response to the existing congestion situation in Kribi, Cameroon, CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS).

Los Angeles maintains dominance in US despite container decline
Los Angeles maintains dominance in US despite container decline

In the last month of the previous year, the Port of Los Angeles demonstrated robust performance by processing 747,335 TEUs, marking a 2.5% increase compared to December 2022.

Hapag-Lloyd’s departure shakes-up THE Alliance
Hapag-Lloyd’s departure shakes-up THE Alliance

Shipping pundits are expecting liner alliances to be redrawn, after Maersk Line and Hapag-Lloyd announced on 17 January that they will form Gemini Cooperation in February 2025.


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