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  Navigating the Chinese New Year is essential to consider when shipping during this time of year. Chinese New Year is a 15-day celebration marking the beginning of the year on the lunisolar Chinese calendar. In 2026, the holiday begins on February 17 and finishes with the Lantern Festival on March 3.  While it is a time for celebration, the Chinese New Year can significantly disrupt international shipping . Understanding its impact on supply chains is crucial in preventing delays and backlogs. This article explains how the holiday affects shipping and how shippers can prevent disruptions during this period. How is International Shipping Impacted By the Chinese New Year? Exporting over $3.5 trillion in 2025, China is the world’s largest shipping company by volume. During the Chinese New Year, carriers, ports, and logistic hubs close or operate at limited capacity. This occurs weeks before and after the holiday, disrupting international shipping and supply chains. In particular...

  Aunque exportar desde Estados Unidos representa una excelente oportunidad para los transportistas, también conlleva numerosos desafíos. EE. UU. es uno de los mayores exportadores del mundo y una ubicación ideal para acceder a otros mercados internacionales. Gracias a ello, las empresas manufactureras estadounidenses y los exportadores individuales se han beneficiado del comercio internacional. Sin embargo, a pesar de sus ventajas, la exportación puede presentar obstáculos tanto para exportadores experimentados como para quienes empiezan. No comprender qué esperar ni cómo prepararse puede provocar retrasos, pérdidas financieras e incluso la pérdida de la carga. Este artículo explica los principales desafíos de exportar desde EE. UU. y cómo evitar estas interrupciones. ¿Cuáles son los desafíos asociados a exportar desde EE. UU.? Uno de los mayores retos que puede enfrentar un exportador es el cumplimiento normativo. Existen numerosas agencias que regulan las exportaciones, entre el...

  Debido a la complejidad de importar mercancías a Estados Unidos, hay numerosos beneficios al trabajar con un   agente de aduanas en Miami.   Un agente de aduanas es un profesional con licencia que coordina la liberación de mercancías por parte de la aduana al ingresar a un país. En Estados Unidos, los agentes se aseguran del cumplimiento de las normativas de la CBP (Customs and Border Protection). Esto lo hacen gestionando la documentación, calculando aranceles, presentando declaraciones aduaneras y más, en nombre del importador. Miami es una ubicación estratégica para las importaciones a EE. UU. y su localización la convierten en un centro clave para los agentes de aduanas. Beneficios de trabajar con un agente de aduanas en M iami Utilizar agentes de aduanas en Miami es ideal, dada la importancia de la ciudad en el  comercio internacional . Un alto volumen de importaciones llega a Miami cada año debido a su cercanía a América Latina y el Caribe. Gracias a la gran ...

  A recent announcement could result in President Trump raising South Korea tariffs to 25%. In a January 26 social media post, Trump threatened to increase South Korea’s import levies from 15% to 25%. The president further stated that the increase will apply to imports, including automobiles, lumber, and pharmaceutical products. Goods subject to Trump’s original baseline reciprocal tariffs will also be affected by the duties.  The US initially lowered tariffs on South Korean goods from 25% to 15% as part of a trade deal in July 2025 . South Korean officials were caught off guard by the announcement and are planning to speak with the US about the issue. Why Is Trump Raising Tariffs on South Korean Imports? President Trump’s primary reason for raising tariffs on South Korea is its failure to ratify a trade deal. In 2025, both countries agreed on a trade and investment framework valued at approximately $350 billion. The deal included the US lowering tariffs on specific Korean imp...

  A recent announcement has President Trump threatening a new 25% Tariff on Iran’s trading partners. On January 12, the President announced the levies on a social media post. Notable countries that the tariff could affect include India, China, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and others. Although the White House has not published final guidelines, Trump noted that the decision was “final and conclusive”. With the Supreme Court currently examining the legality of other tariffs issued by Trump, this announcement further heightens uncertainty. Why Is Trump Threatening A New 25% Tariff on Iran’s Trading Partners? The primary reason for the 25% tariff is ongoing geopolitical tensions. Ongoing protests in Iran resulted in casualties of over 2000 people, and the tariff is a pressure against it. Trump recently stated, “If Tehran violently kills peaceful protesters, they will come to their rescue.” The president issued similar “secondary tariffs” last year for countries that buy oil from V...

As International shipping continues to shift, the industry can soon see Canada leading the BRICS economy. BRICS is a group of emerging economies comprising ten countries, including Brazil, China, Russia, India, and others. Over the last few years, the BRICS market has expanded, now accounting for 40% of the global economy. Although Canada is not a part of BRICS, Canada’s largest trading partners are in the group, including China and India. As Canada continues to expand its trade, the concurrent growth of BRICS countries may significantly impact shipping. How Is Canada Leading The BRICS Economy? While not being a member of BRICS, Canada’s primary exports are to countries in the bloc. A popular commodity that Canada exports is wheat, and it is the world’s third-largest shipper. With Canada as a major trader in BRICS, the country could soon account for 44% of the world’s grain consumption. Canadian exporters also benefit from fast-growing consumer markets in energy, critical minerals, and...