John S. James Co.

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🌊 Ocean freight markets remain steady but peak season pressures build. Shanghai-Los Angeles spot rates reach $6,482 per 40ft container as carriers test new increases & Suez Canal ressumes - @LoadstarGav @theloadstar

#OceanFreight #GlobalTrade #Shipping
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🚨 @CBP launch EAPA investigation into alleged transshipment of Chinese steel pipe through Thailand to evade AD/CVD duties. Case another reminder strong origin documentation & compliance remain essential for importers.

#CBP #EAPA #TradeCompliance #ADCVD
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🇧🇷 @USTradeRep finalizes 25% Section 301 tariff on certain Brazilian imports following a year-long investigation that included 360+ public comments & 77 witness testimonies.

📩 import/export expertise: [email protected]
#Section301 #Brazil #Tariffs #BR
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🚛 Class 8 truck orders surged 241% year over year, reaching 30,500 units in June as fleets secure 2026 production slots ahead of emissions changes & capacity constraints - @NoiMahoney @FreightWaves

#Trucking #SupplyChain #FreightWaves #Class8 #Trucks
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🚢 Temporary Jones Act waiver debate continues as US mariners protest a Chinese-flagged tanker conducting domestic shipments. Discussion highlights balance between emergency supply needs & supporting maritime industry - @MikeSchuler @gCaptain

#JonesAct
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🇪🇸 President Trump's comments on potentially ending trade with Spain renew attention on trading relationship worth over $4B in goods during May 2026. No policy changes announced yet, but businesses will be watching developments closely - @maxrego_ @thehill
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🚛 Mexico's truck driver shortage becomes structural supply chain challenge. IRU reports 14% of driver positions remain vacant, leaving estimated 90,000 trucks idle & impacting freight capacity across North America - @NoiMahoney @FreightWaves

#USMCA #MX
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Kevin Price officially begins role as President of @GaPorts, with plans to become President & CEO in August 2027 as part of long-term leadership transition. Move supports continued growth at one of America's busiest container gateways - @AJOT

#Georgia
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🚆 Maersk shift most Southern California eastbound container traffic from BNSF to Union Pacific, moving 1,000 TEUs weekly. Change highlights how carriers adjusting rail networks ahead of peak season demand- @StuartChirls @FreightWaves

#RailFreight #Maersk
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📢 We're hiring an experienced Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) to serve as Import Manager in Savannah, GA. Join a company that's been helping keep global trade moving since 1941— and where the average employee tenure is 10 years.

#NowHiring #CustomsBroker

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🚨 We're hiring an FTZ Customs Operations Manager!

Are you a Licensed Customs Broker with FTZ experience? Join John S. James Co., where our employees stay an average of 10 years—a testament to our culture & commitment to our team.

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#Hiring

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🛣️ Brampton Road Connector opens July 16, giving Port of Savannah a direct interstate connection that improves truck flow, reduces congestion, boosts supply chain efficiency. Another major investment in Southeast logistics - @GaPorts

#GeorgiaPorts #Ports
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🚢 @thepanamacanal will further reduce vessel draft limits in summer as El Niño strengthens. Operations remain near capacity with about 38 daily transits, carriers should continue monitoring conditions as weather could impact cargo capacity and routing.
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⚖️ The D.C. Circuit upheld an FMC decision that detention fees must promote freight fluidity. The ruling reinforces that container charges must encourage efficient cargo movement, not penalize situations where equipment returns are impossible.

#FMC

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🛟 Thousands of merchant sailors remain trapped in Persian Gulf, caught between geopolitical conflict & duty to keep global trade flowing. 8,000 non-regional seafarers await safe passage as industry leaders grapple with realities of regional war -@gcaptain
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💰 Will new Section 301 tariffs offset IEEPA refunds? As @CBP expands refund processing, many importers may find new duties reducing financial benefit of court-ordered refunds. Staying informed is critical - @SCBrain

#Tariffs #TradeCompliance #CBP #IEEPA
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🚢 @FMC_gov warns continued detentions of Panama-flagged vessels at Chinese ports could create risks for US trade & global shipping. Geopolitical tensions continue to reshape maritime supply chains.

#FMC #Maritime #SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #China #Panama
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🇲🇽 Mexico's business outlook may be improving. Companies representing 10% of Mexico's GDP & 40% of annual FDI see stronger government collaboration & growing confidence in country's long-term direction - @mexicond

#Mexico #SupplyChain #Trade #Nearshoring
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🚛 Nearly $2.9 million in tungsten oxide powder recovered after police say a truck driver used fraudulent documents to obtain the shipment. Another reminder strong cargo verification is essential to protecting today's supply chains.

#CargoTheft #Freight
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🛢️ Global oil markets shift fast. Recovering exports through Strait of Hormuz & rising OPEC+ production could push crude prices to $60 per barrel, easing pressure on global supply chains -@georgikantchev & @RebeccaYFeng @WSJ

#OilMarkets #Logistics #Energy
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