Janel Group

Global freight forwarder & U.S. customs broker since 1974 with 30 locations across the US, delivering seamless logistics solutions worldwide.

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We are Janel Group.

We move freight, but more than that, we move relationships forward since 1974.

Tailored logistics solutions across air, ocean, road, & customs. Smart tech, sharp communication, & people who care.

Enterprise results, personal touch.

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𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐀 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 - 𝐍𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐁𝐏 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬

DOJ Appeals CIT Refund Order; Litigation Ongoing

The Department of Justice has filed notice of its intent to appeal the CIT’s universal injunction and will seek a stay of that injunction, except as it applies to the specific plaintiff importers in each case.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬:
·    The matter remains under active litigation and is not final.
·    There is currently no change to CBP procedures or requirements.
·    CBP continues to process refunds under the first phase of the CAPE system.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://t.co/gIryD0ObTI

#IEEPA #Tariff #Refund #TariffUpdates #CustomsCompliance #TradeLitigation #CBP #ImportCompliance #JanelGroup

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𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 early May blank sailings have tightened capacity on key Pacific routes, especially US West Coast loops, while sustained demand has helped stabilize the market after April’s brief lull.
Spot rates are expected to level off and begin softening in the second half of May �� unless demand surprises to the upside.

𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 remains volatile. Modal shift from ocean continues amid geopolitical uncertainty and oil price swings. Core Shanghai lanes have eased slightly, but secondary origins are firm-to-higher, with capacity expected to tighten further into June.

𝐔.𝐒. 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 is firmly in an upcycle — tight capacity, multi-year high rejection rates, and regulatory pressure are keeping rates elevated through at least Q2.
Port & rail conditions remain relatively fluid, though some Gulf ports are seeing increased activity.

Want the full picture? Read the latest Janel Group Market Update here: https://t.co/gIryD0ObTI

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𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 (𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞)
On May 7, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a 2–1 decision ruling that the Section 122 tariffs were unlawfully imposed. However, the ruling was narrowly limited to the specific importer plaintiffs in the case.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟐:
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted an administrative stay of the CIT’s judgment. This temporarily pauses the decision while the court considers a full stay pending appeal.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰:
No immediate changes to enforcement or duty collection
Section 122 tariffs remain fully in effect
No refunds or duty relief should be assumed at this time
Importers should continue filing entries under the current CBP requirements

This litigation is still in its early stages and may evolve. Importer-specific options and claim preservation strategies are highly fact-specific and should be reviewed with legal counsel.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://t.co/gIryD0ObTI

#IEEPA #Section122 #TariffUpdates #CustomsCompliance #TradeLitigation #CBP #ImportCompliance #JanelGroup

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𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐂𝐁𝐏 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐈𝐓 (𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)

𝐂𝐁𝐏 has provided a status update to the Court of International Trade (CIT) regarding the IEEPA duty refund process and the operation of the CAPE system.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬:
No new announcements regarding future CAPE phases, expanded eligibility, or additional entry groups
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟏 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 entries accepted into CAPE and passed entry-specific validations
𝐎𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝟏.𝟕𝟒 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 entries have liquidated and advanced to the refund processing stage
CBP indicated overall satisfaction with CAPE’s functionality and operational performance to date
𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬): Up to 45 days for CBP review and liquidation/reliquidation after CAPE acceptance + up to 15 additional days for U.S. Treasury refund issuance

𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞: 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝟔𝟎–𝟗𝟎 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (subject to entry status, compliance review, and ACH enrollment)

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://t.co/gIryD0OJJg

#JanelGroup #IEEPA #TariffRefunds #CAPE #CustomsCompliance #TradeUpdates #CBP #ImportCompliance

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At @JanelGroup, safety and compliance aren’t checkboxes — they’re our standard.

• 244 Power units & drivers (100% asset-based)
• Strong FMCSA Safety Rating

Real trucks. Real drivers. Rigorous safety protocols and full accountability on every single mile.

This is how we operate. Every load, every day.
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Janel Group is on site and energized!

Great to be out in the field with the Janel Group Project Cargo team supporting another major power & energy infrastructure project.

Our specialized team delivers the heavy, oversized, and critical equipment that keeps these vital builds moving — from massive transformers and switchgear to full substation components. Safe, on-time, and handled with precision every step of the way.

Huge shoutout to Milam Wentworth, VP of Global Accounts, and Abel Edgington, Director of Projects, for their outstanding leadership in the Power & Energy vertical!

Proud of what this team continues to achieve for our clients and the nation’s energy future.

#ProjectCargo #PowerAndEnergy #HeavyLift #ProjectLogistics #EnergyInfrastructure #JanelGroup

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𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐂𝐁𝐏 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐀��𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡

𝐂𝐁𝐏 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝟏 of its new CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) system in ACE 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. This automated functionality will let Importers of Record and their brokers efficiently 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐀 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐒𝐕 𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥.

Key details:
- Covers 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 + 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝟖𝟎 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (with specific exclusions)
- 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝟔𝟎–𝟗𝟎 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥����𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐬𝐮𝐦
- Only the original IOR or filing broker can submit
- New REV-615 report available for tracking
- Protests filed solely for IEEPA can be withdrawn for faster processing under CAPE.

We’ve published the full breakdown — including filing steps, protest guidance, ACH requirements, and monitoring tools — on the Janel website.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://t.co/gIryD0ObTI
Janel will continue to update clients as CBP releases further CAPE phases.

#JanelGroup #IEEPA #Tariff #Refunds #CAPE #CustomsCompliance #TradeUpdates #CBP

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𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐀 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has provided its latest status report to the Court of International Trade regarding the development of the 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐄 (𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬) portal in the ACE system.

This portal is expected to become the primary mechanism for importers (or their authorized representatives) to submit requests for potential 𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐀 𝐝𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬.

𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝟏:
Unliquidated entries
Entries within the 90-day voluntary reliquidation period
Entries with statuses: Suspended, Extended, or Under Review (including select warehouse entries)

𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝟏:
Final liquidated entries (expected in future phases)
Entries flagged for reconciliation, drawback, open protests, not in ACE, or certain AD/CVD instructions
Refunds will be processed through normal liquidation (not immediate). CBP may take up to 𝟒𝟓 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 for review and liquidation.
Future phases will expand to include finally liquidated entries and stronger compliance tools.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
No clarity yet on protests or litigation impact
CBP may review entries and offset refunds against other owed amounts

If you have questions about how this update may impact your imports or need assistance preparing for the CAPE portal, reach out today! — Our team is here to help navigate these developments.

Read the full article on our site: https://t.co/gIryD0ObTI

#IEEPA #TariffRefunds #CustomsCompliance #TradeNews #ImportExport #CBP #ACEPortal #Janelgroup

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𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 on the Trans-Pacific is tightening fast. Carriers are running disciplined blank sailings and holding vessel space to push spot rates higher ahead of contract season. Best 40’ GP/HC rates jumped double-digits to over 30% week-over-week across all major U.S. gateways, with GRIs already in for March 15 and April 1 & 15 confirmed. Shippers: lock in space ASAP.

𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 rates from Asia to the U.S. have spiked 25–45% in a single week. Record Taiwan AI chip exports and strong China e-commerce demand (Shein/Temu) are driving the surge, while capacity remains tight due to the ongoing widebody freighter shortage and sky-high jet fuel. Multiple carriers just announced new fuel surcharges and linkage mechanisms effective late March—expect further upward pressure.

On the 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 side, a partial DHS shutdown is creating airport delays and raising TSA screening concerns. Truckload rates are climbing on higher fuel surcharges and tight capacity, while port/rail conditions are mostly stable (USWC steady at 4.5-day dwells, USEC back to normal, minor weather risks in the Midwest, and manageable Gulf congestion).

Full market brief and booking guidance now live: 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩.𝐜𝐨𝐦/��𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬

DM your Janel Group rep or comment “UPDATE” below to receive it instantly. Stay ahead of the moves.

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Tariff Update: CBP Confirmed Building New ACE CAPE Functionality to Process Potential IEEPA Refunds

Development Status (as of March 12, 2026):
Claim Portal: 70%
Mass Processing: 40%
Review & Liquidation/Reliquidation: 80% (liquidations Mon–Thu)
Refund: 60% (integration/performance testing continues)
CBP will release detailed guidance as each phase is implemented.

Protests:
CBP has not issued definitive guidance on how protests will interact with CAPE. Importers should evaluate their own circumstances, liquidation dates, and consult their legal counsel for further guidance. We will provide updates promptly when CBP provides instructions.

Read the full article here: https://t.co/gIryD0ObTI

#TradeCompliance
#Tariffs
#IEEPA
#Refund
#Customs
#SupplyChain
#InternationalTrade
#Freight
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Customer Advisory: Major Shipping Carriers Suspend Middle East Services Amid Escalating Security Risks

Alert: Major carriers like MSC, Maersk, and others halt Middle East services due to security risks in key straits. Expect longer transits, congestion, and supply chain ripples affecting oil, manufacturing, and more. Dive into the details in our latest advisory!

Read the full article here: https://t.co/gIryD0ObTI

How are these changes impacting your supply chain? Comment below!

#SupplyChain #InternationalTrade #Freight #JanelGroup #StraitOfHormuz #CapeOfGoodHope

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Tariff Update: Termination of IEEPA Duties & Implementation of Section 122

The announcement by CBP indicates that IEEPA duties will terminate for goods entered on or after February 24, 2026, while previously assessed duties remain in effect. A temporary 10% duty under Section 122 will be implemented for most imported items starting at the same time, lasting for 150 days unless extended, with specific exemptions outlined for certain goods and categories.

We will update clients as soon as CBP publishes formal instructions regarding refunds, post‑entry actions, or reliquidation procedures.

Read the full article here: https://t.co/gIryD0ObTI

How are these changes impacting your supply chain?
#TradeCompliance #IEEPA #Tariffs #Customs #SupplyChain #InternationalTrade #Freight #JanelGroup

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Dear Valued Clients,

We are writing to keep you informed on today’s significant U.S. Supreme Court ruling affecting certain tariff programs. Our focus is on helping you navigate this development smoothly, ensuring your shipments continue to move efficiently while minimizing any potential duty-related disruptions during this transitional period.

What’s Affected
- IEEPA-based tariffs only, including the broad IEEPA “Reciprocal” global tariffs
- IEEPA Drug Trafficking (Fentanyl-Related) tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and the People’s Republic of China (PRC)

What Stays in Place
- All tariffs issued under other trade laws (e.g., Section 232, Section 301, and Section 201) remain fully in effect
- Until U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issues official instructions, IEEPA-based duties remain payable at the time of entry
- The ruling does not automatically disable these tariffs within ACE, and CBP has not issued a “stop collect” mandate

Importers should continue to pay all duties required by ACE at the time of filing (no change in filing practice at this time). Refunds Are Not Guaranteed

What Happens Next
We anticipate CBP guidance via CSMS and/or Federal Register notice addressing treatment of past entries and potential refund or correction procedures

Although the ruling invalidates the IEEPA-based duties, CBP has not issued refund guidance. Public reporting indicates that while significant IEEPA-based collections exist, refundability will depend on the government’s formal process and instructions. Importers should not assume that refunds will be automatic.

White House Response to Supreme Court Decision

In a press briefing this afternoon, President Trump addressed the Supreme Court's ruling and announced the following:

"Effective immediately, all National Security Tariffs (Section 232) and existing Section 301 tariffs remain in place and in full force and effect. Today, I will sign an order to impose a 10% global tariff under Section 122, over and above our normal tariffs already being charged."

As of this update (February 20, 2026), there has been no official confirmation, implementing guidance, or instructions from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding this announcement or any new Section 122 tariffs. No changes have been reflected in ACE systems.

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𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 & 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬 + 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐀 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬
No need for preemptive protests, per CIT rulings, confirm refunds can be ordered post-liquidation if SCOTUS strikes down IEEPA tariffs. DOJ confirms they won't oppose. If approved and if deemed retroactive, refunds will be handled through court���ordered reliquidation. SCOTUS decision still pending.
Developments could change rapidly with a Supreme Court ruling. Clients should consult their own legal counsel for specific entry situations.

𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞
President’s Jan 21 announcement: Proposed 10% tariffs on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, and Finland are 𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 (no Feb 1 implementation). Tied to Greenland/Arctic talks with NATO—framework reportedly reached. However, no confirmed details as of writing.

Full details: https://t.co/gIryD0ObTI
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𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬-𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐁 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞

𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
Overcapacity is intensifying as post-holiday demand fades and 2025 front-loading looks exhausted. US imports expected to drop double-digits YoY through Q1 amid tariff uncertainty. Carriers respond with record blank sailings (especially Trans-Pacific) and service cuts. Spot rates eroding despite partial late-2025 GRI success. Jan 1 GRI confirmed and Jan 15 / Feb 1 GRIs announced, but unlikely to stick.

𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
Strong 2025 volume growth now entering the typical post-peak lull, with rates softening in early January. Expect a sharp pre-Lunar New Year (Feb 17) surge in late Jan/early Feb, driven by e-commerce, AI/semiconductors, perishables, and pharma. The 2026 outlook remains positive with ~2.5% global growth.

𝐔.𝐒. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
USWC: Minor delays easing; blank sailings rising → congestion relief ahead
USEC: Savannah seeing 4-6 day waits, but normalizing soon as volumes drop
Midwest: Efficient rail to Chicago, though severe winter storms threaten disruptions
Gulf: Stable despite new Houston terminal fees; volumes slowing
Near-term: softer ocean rates, brief airfreight dip before LNY rebound, and welcome port decongestion.

To read the complete market update visit: https://t.co/gIryD0ObTI

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𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬-𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐁 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞. 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤

𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
Demand remains soft from Asia down >6% YoY through November
Capacity still ample: <10% of sailings blanked in first half of December, vessel utilization 85–95% across coasts.
Spot rates: Dec 15 GRI will go through, but likely to roll back same as the Dec 1 GRI. Shippers continue to hold the upper hand into early 2025.

𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
Capacity is tight globally despite YoY growth — e-commerce boom, fleet maintenance, and ground-handling bottlenecks keeping space constrained, especially Asia→North America.
Demand strong: 8th consecutive month of growth, driven by holiday promotions and e-commerce. Southeast Asia flows offsetting softer Northeast Asia volumes.
Rates are climbing steadily through December and still rising on key lanes. Expect stabilization post-Christmas, then renewed upward pressure Jan–Feb ahead of Lunar New Year.

𝐔.𝐒. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 & 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞

𝐔𝐒𝐖𝐂: Minor railcar shortages creating 1–2 week waits for some containers; average rail dwell ~4.5 days.
𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐂: Post-hurricane recovery is mostly complete. Savannah still 4–6 day vessel waits; winter weather is now the primary risk.
𝐔𝐒𝐌𝐖: Chicago & Midwest rail running efficiently (~1.3-day dwell), absorbing e-commerce diversions.
𝐔𝐒𝐒𝐖/𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐟: Light congestion, Houston near-zero vessel wait times despite reinstated fees.

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𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬-𝐏𝐚𝐜 𝐄𝐁 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭

✈️ 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
+ FAA operations back to normal after U.S. government shutdown.
+ U.S.–China trade deal eases tariff pressure, exclusions extended through 2026.
+ Dual peak season: holiday e-commerce + pre-Lunar New Year manufacturing.
+ Capacity tight, surcharges volatile, carriers pivoting to value-driven services.

🚢 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
+ November GRIs failed to hold, rates softened.
+ Capacity utilization rebounded, but overcapacity persists.
+ Shutdown disrupts CBP operations; vessel fees suspended in U.S.–China talks.
+ Continued softness unless carriers blank sailings; minor rebound possible pre-LNY.

📦 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬: Expect tight air freight space during dual peaks and soft ocean freight rates due to overcapacity. Agility and proactive planning remain key.

#AirFreight #OceanFreight #SupplyChain #Logistics #Trade #PeakSeason #tariff

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The latest from Janel Group on evolving U.S. trade policies:

• 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟑𝟐 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 (eff. Oct 14): 10% on softwood lumber; 25% on upholstered furniture & cabinets (rising to 30%/50% in Jan). Caps for UK (10%), EU/Japan (15%).

• 𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (live since Sept 30): Opt-in for electronic ACH refunds – paper checks still available. New account setup streamlined Oct 31.

• 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟑𝟎𝟏 𝐕𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐬 (eff. Oct 14): New charges on Chinese-owned/operated/built ships & foreign vehicle carriers. Operators pay pre-entry.

• 𝐅𝐃𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐯𝟐.𝟔: Clarifications on import scenarios, IUC codes, & tobacco/ENDS products.

• 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲-𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐬? President Trump hints at 25% Section 232 starting Nov 1 – watching for official word.

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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐡��𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩’𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬! Visit https://t.co/YF2GtFoIb1 for the full market update and strategic guidance to navigate these dynamic conditions.

Navigating the Waves of Global Freight. As we sail into Q4, the freight market is a mix of holiday headwinds and strategic shifts. Key highlights:

𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Blank sailings surge through October's festivals, with post-holiday capacity spikes on the horizon—but typhoons and weather could disrupt. Demand softens in a muted peak season, keeping Trans-Pac spot rates at lows. Watch for partial GRI implementation on Oct 15; overcapacity looms ahead.

𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Tight capacity persists amid festival cancellations and Europe reroutes due to tariffs. Moderate peak demand from tech launches is tempered by e-com declines, yet spot rates climb on China routes—up sharply week-over-week.

𝐔.𝐒. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: USTR Section 301 fees set to kick in Oct 14 (90-95% odds), hitting Chinese vessels at $50/NT. Carriers like Maersk & ONE are reallocating fleets—expect 5-10% spot rate lifts short-term.
Ports stable: USWC at 70% utilization, USEC moderating post-surge. Prep tip: Front-load Q4 bookings now to dodge surcharges!

Dive into the full analysis, forecasts, and actionable prep strategies in our October newsletter.

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𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 & 𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐀 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬/𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 – 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

As the U.S. government shutdown impacts trade operations, we're breaking down the latest from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to help you navigate disruptions. While CBP remains largely operational, uncertainties around Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) and AGOA's expiration require immediate attention.

Here's what you need to know:

𝐂𝐁𝐏 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧:
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: All essential staff are "excepted" – no reductions. Entry processing, refunds, inspections, and liquidations continue uninterrupted.
𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: https://t.co/x0OU3WDOaf won't be updated; expect outdated info and red banners. But CSMS messages are still flowing.
𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬: Processing is ongoing, though Treasury funding delays may slow disbursements.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐏𝐆𝐀𝐬):
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐩: Check contingency plans and reach out to local PGA reps first, then CBP ports.
𝐓𝐓𝐁: Non-operational – no COLA waivers for samples; alternatives in the works.
𝐔𝐒𝐃𝐀: AG inspectors active; other roles may be limited.
𝐍𝐎𝐀𝐀: Still required for Mexican goods admissibility.
𝐅𝐃𝐀 & 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞: Agency-specific guidance applies; CBP steps in if needed.

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 & 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠:
ABI reps and National Account Managers are reachable.
On-site validations (e.g., TSA) proceed as usual.
Local port ops continue, though official travel is curtailed.

𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 & 𝐅𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬:
User Fees: Rose on Oct 1 – factor this into your budgeting.
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟑𝟐 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐬: Set for Oct 14 rollout, shutdown or not. HTS updates pending from ITC.

𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐀 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭: Duty-free benefits ended Sept 30 with no extension law yet (despite buzz of a 1-year bill).
𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐚/𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 (𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝟎𝟐): Switch to Type 01 for quick clearance – but heads up, no PSC refunds if AGOA revives (only 01-03 swaps qualify.

Staying compliant in volatile times is key to avoiding delays and costs. Our team is monitoring this closely – reach out if you need tailored guidance on your supply chain.

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