by ALTAMIT | Mar 19, 2025 | Profreight
The global trade landscape is shifting once again, and this time, steel and aluminum are at the heart of the storm. In a sudden policy move, new tariffs and trade restrictions were implemented with a mere 12-hour turnaround, sending shockwaves through...
by ALTAMIT | Feb 26, 2025 | Profreight
The world of global trade is shifting faster than ever. Just last year, the sudden implementation of new U.S. forced labor laws disrupted supply chains overnight, leading to millions of dollars in detained shipments. Meanwhile, Brexit-induced regulatory...
by ALTAMIT | Feb 18, 2025 | Profreight
The global trade game is shifting once again, and if you’re importing from China, buckle up—things just got more expensive. The U.S. has rolled out a fresh round of tariffs, slapping a 10% tax on packages arriving from China, alongside looming changes to...
by ALTAMIT | Jan 30, 2025 | Profreight
Wildfires are once again wreaking havoc across Southern California, and the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach—the busiest gateways for U.S. trade—are feeling the heat. Thick smoke, road closures, and logistical gridlock are turning an already delicate supply...
by ALTAMIT | Jan 22, 2025 | Profreight
The Panama Canal and Suez Canal are the undisputed MVPs of global trade, orchestrating the seamless flow of goods across continents. Yet, in a twist worthy of a maritime thriller, freight traffic in these iconic waterways has plummeted— and now, political...
by ALTAMIT | Dec 31, 2024 | Profreight
The freight forwarding industry is no stranger to disruption. However, the new administration’s approach to tariffs and trade policies has sent ripples through global supply chains, sparking fierce debates among logistics experts and policymakers. On one side,...
