July was a standout month for Port Houston’s public terminals, with double-digit growth in key sectors that pushed year-to-date totals to new heights. Container volumes for July were up 21% compared to July 2024, reaching 392,829 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Year-to-date, Port Houston has handled 2,562,506 TEUs, up 6% and...
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Container rates unmoved by latest tariff deadline
Freight markets witnessed a relatively subdued response following last week’s dramatic trade announcements, contrasting sharply with earlier reactions to tariff developments. The current situation reveals a lack of urgency ahead of the August 7 tariff imposition deadline set by President Donald Trump. Previously, shippers hurriedly loaded goods between announcement periods...
Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates
President Trump signed a Reciprocal Tariff order Thursday night 7/31/2025 imposing new tariffs. The start date has been pushed back seven days, allowing US Customs time to update the new tariff schedule. MEXICO: President Trump agreed to a 90-day continuation on the Mexico Tariff Holding at the 25% tariff rate....
A self-imposed deadline for a new US-Canada trade deal came and went on Friday Aug. 1
Canada and the US have been locked in a tariff war for six months and, despite talk of “intense” negotiations in recent weeks, a trade agreement remains elusive. Canada is now facing a 35% tariff rate, though there is a carve out for goods compliant under a current free trade...
What Is VCI Coating and Why Does It Matter for Metal Exports
When shipping metal goods across countries or continents, corrosion is one of the most critical threats to product quality. Even small amounts of rust can render components unusable or unsafe. VCI coating, or vapor corrosion inhibitor coating, is an advanced solution for logistics services that protects metal surfaces during transport...
How America’s trade war is supercharging the fast fashion industry
When the US introduced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports, the goal was to protect American manufacturing. The initial response from the ultra-fast fashion industry was to relocate production to countries such as Vietnam and Cambodia. The hidden costs of cheap clothes: Consumers now benefit from faster delivery of even...
US Trade with Mexico surges to $77B in March
Mexico was the top U.S. trade partner in March at $77.3B, a 13% year-over-year increase and its highest monthly total in six years. For the first three months of 2025, trade between the U.S. and Mexico totaled $215B, an 8% year-over-year increase. Canada ranked No. 2 for trade with the...
Navigating Customs: How We Simplify the Import & Export Process
Mistakes like incorrect paperwork, misclassification, and payment delays cause shipment holds and extra costs. Proper documentation, accurate HS codes, and real-time tracking keep customs clearance smooth. Gateway Logistics handles compliance, duty management, and clearance approvals for fast, hassle-free shipping. International trade drives global business, but moving goods across borders isn’t...
US, China Reach Deal to Slash Tariffs by 115%
China, US Slash Trade Tariffs in 90-Day Deal China and the U.S. have agreed to pause their reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, with both sides bringing their rates down by 115 percent according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This takes the tariffs imposed on Chinese goods by President Donald...
US and UK expected to announce deal to reduce tariffs
Governments from around the world have been scrambling to strike deals with Washington before the new deadline passes. The US has left a 10% global tariff in place, which included the UK, though the long-time ally of America was not subject to the administration’s higher “reciprocal” tariffs. The UK is...