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Maybe it’s not quite John Lewis, but the Atlantic Pacific Christmas video is now a traditional part of the festive season for us, and it’s time to share the latest version – ‘A Christmas Story’.

National strikes protesting austerity measures are set to cause significant disruption to logistics networks across Belgium and France during the next week.

The EU is preparing to follow the US in ending its long-standing de minimis exemption on low-value imports, a move that could reshape global e-commerce flows.

A shipping container that exploded at Incheon Port in late August was found to be carrying large quantities of undeclared dangerous goods.

The CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin has just made history as the first Ultra Large Container Vessel (ULCV) to successfully transit the Red Sea in almost two years.

A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Airport yesterday, killing at least seven people and igniting fires across a nearby industrial area.

A cargo aircraft skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday morning and plunged into the sea, killing two airport ground workers.

Strikes at two major Northern European ports appear to have subsided for now, though both remain at risk of renewed walkouts.

Beijing has announced a reciprocal port fee policy for American vessels entering Chinese ports, mirroring recent measures by the USTR.

As the US government shut down enters its second week, US airports are experiencing flight delays and cancellations due to a worsening shortage of air traffic controllers.

President Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs targeting pharmaceutical products, vehicles, and household goods from this week.

Following the impact of Super Typhoon Ragasa across Southern China, logistics delays are expected to extend beyond China’s Golden Week holiday in some cases.

China National Day is fast approaching, which is officially the National Day of the People’s Republic of China.

From October 14th, the USTR 301 penalties on Chinese-built ships will come into effect, though some uncertainty still remains over how importers and exporters will be affected.

President Donald Trump has formally asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a federal appeals court ruling that made many of his tariffs illegal.

A pivotal US court ruling, expected in late August or September, could reshape President Trump’s global trade strategy by potentially overturning his tariff increases.

Asian ocean freight markets have long been volatile. Before the pandemic, this turbulence was largely seasonal, with peak and off-seasons dictating supply and demand patterns.

Yemen’s Houthi militants have vowed to intensify their attacks on merchant ships, significantly raising risks for vessels navigating the Red Sea and Suez Canal trade route.

The United States and European Union unveiled the framework of a major trade agreement this week, marking a pivotal shift in transatlantic trade policy.

Ocean freight carriers are continuing to tighten regulations for transporting battery cargo by sea due to a significant rise in fire incidents aboard vessels in the past 2-3 years.

London Gateway Port is currently experiencing major operational disruptions, severely affecting its efficiency and capacity.

President Donald Trump has delayed his so-called “Liberation Day” tariff proposals on U.S. imports and has instead sent letters to 14 countries, detailing new tariffs set to take effect on August 1st.

Atlantic Pacific’s Chicago office will be honouring the Independence Day holiday in the United States and will be closed for one and a half days this week.

With President Trump focused on the Israel-Iran conflict and other global geopolitical tensions recently, his attention will surely be shifting back to trade tariffs, as some key deadlines are fast approaching.

Tensions remain high between Iran and Israel despite a fragile ceasefire, with the possibility of fuel surcharges being just around the corner for all methods of transport.

Port congestion at major northern European container terminals is expected to remain a significant issue well into the peak season, as operational challenges continue to cause extensive delays.

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, now in its fifth day, is significantly disrupting air and ocean freight logistics services, both in the region and further afield.

A major fire has erupted aboard the MV Wan Hai 503 container ship in the Arabian Sea, approximately 15 nautical miles off India’s southwest coast.

US President Donald Trump has officially doubled tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, raising the rate from 25 to 50 percent, with the UK temporarily exempt.

A federal court in New York has blocked former President Donald Trump from enforcing the sweeping tariffs imposed under an emergency-powers statute.

Following the 90-day tariff pause between the US and China, transpacific ocean freight rates have continued their upward trajectory.

A ceasefire announced on May 6th between the US and Houthi Rebels has raised hopes for renewed use of the Red Sea trade route, but industry experts remain cautious

President Donald Trump has declared a “total reset” in trade relations between the United States and China following high-level talks over the weekend in Switzerland.

India and Pakistan recently endured their most intense military confrontation in over 25 years, exchanging heavy fire, missiles, and drones over a four-day period.

Hot on the heels of a trade deal with India, the UK has announced a new agreement with the United States—though limited in scope.

Last week, the office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) published a notice of action to implement significant fees on Chinese owned or built cargo ships arriving at US ports.

Ocean freight bookings from Asia to the United States are in heavy decline, which will come as little surprise to most following the recent bout of US/China tariff increases.

Trump’s much publicised global tariff hikes have now all gone live, while overseas e-commerce within the US is threatened by another ruling coming in May.

President Trump announced a 25% tariff on cars and car parts yesterday, which is likely to have a considerable impact on UK to US Exports.

President Trump announced a 25% tariff on cars and car parts yesterday, which is likely to have a considerable impact on UK to US Exports.

Following our first two hugely successful years in the US, Atlantic Pacific Chicago office has now been relocated to Glenview, Illinois.

Following a fire breaking out at an electrical substation near London Heathrow, the airport is closed and is not due to reopen until at least midnight Friday March 21st.

Following the apparent end to the Gaza ceasefire, any hopes of container shipping returning to the Suez Canal route in the near future have now seemingly disappeared.

The captain of a container ship has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after the rescue search for a missing crew member was unsuccessful and called off. 

President Trump’s 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico came into effect 5am GMT Tuesday, along with an additional 10% levy on Chinese imports.

Several ocean freight ports in Northern Europe have been experiencing delays during recent weeks due to congestion, which has intensified this month following a series of port strikes.