by Michael Fisher | Dec 16, 2024 | News & Announcements, State of Freight
In this special edition of the State of Freight, GPI would like to let you know what we’re experiencing as we book shipments to sail before the end of the year and Chinese New Year. Let’s dig in. Anticipated Tariffs in January President-elect Trump has announced his...
by Michael Fisher | Dec 4, 2024 | Manufacturing, News & Announcements, State of Freight
What a Tariff Is and Isn’t In practical application, a tariff is a tax. There’s no other way to look at it. It is a charge that is levied by the United States Customs and Border Protection Agency and is calculated as a percentage of the value of goods being imported...
by Michael Fisher | Nov 5, 2024 | State of Freight
The end of the year quickly approaches, and Chinese New Year is fast on its heels. Now is the time to plan your end of year and pre-CNY shipping. Plan for delays is the name of the game this month. Here’s what you can expect in November 2024. China/HK Ports Asia ports...
by Michael Fisher | Oct 1, 2024 | State of Freight
The end of the year is fast approaching, but that doesn’t mean it’s smooth sailing from here on out. In fact, it’s anything but smooth. It’s peak shipping season, the East and Gulf Coast ports just went on strike and it’s Golden Week in China. Keep on reading to find...
by Michael Fisher | Nov 9, 2022 | State of Freight
It’s the end-of-year shipping crunch, but it’s feeling a little bit soft. Will we slide into December with barely a ripple? See what’s happening this month in November’s State of Freight. China Ports Container demand is down as the winter...
