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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...

An announcement from President Trump has led to the White House delaying tariffs until 2027. In particular, Trump is postponing planned tariff hikes on imported furniture products for one year. Some of these products include upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities. In September 2025, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on these goods and planned to raise it to 50% in 2026. The White House recently signed an order postponing the increase, which took effect on January 1, 2026. This delay is part of a rollercoaster of   tariff enforcement   and reversals that has impacted the US in 2025. Why Is The White House delaying tariffs? The decision to delay a tariff increase follows the Trump Administration’s announcement of ongoing positive negotiations with trade partners. A significant issue was national security concerns related to the importation of wood products. The president initially imposed the 25% tariffs after a Section 232 investigation found that an overreliance on for...

  Shippers that bring goods into and out of the US could soon feel the effect as the government shutdown begins. On October 1, Congress disagreed on an operations funding bill, leading to the US government shutting down. When this happens, it can cause widespread disruptions for Americans and the economy in numerous ways. Along with impacting different sectors, a shutdown would directly impact international and domestic shipping. For example, it will affect the CBP (Customs and Border Protection), part of the Department of Homeland Security. This article will explain the impact of a government shutdown on cargo movement and how to protect your shipment. What Can International Shipping Expect as the Government Shutdown Begins? One of the most significant effects of a government shutdown on international shipping is increased delays. When this happens, the government will furlough or send home up to 750,000 federal workers without pay. While CBP officials are “essential,” ports will ...