In my years working in international trade, I've never witnessed such rapid and unpredictable changes to the regulatory landscape. Tariffs that were proposed when I started working on this blog post just a couple weeks ago have been enacted, modified, paused and reimplemented. Who knows how that may change
The Maersk family has launched a bid to regain full control of Svitzer Group A/S, offering 9 billion kroner ($1.3 billion) to acquire the 53% of the company it does not already own. The offer, made through APMH Invest A/S, the family’s investment arm, is an all-cash deal valuing
Founded in 2007 in Miami, Florida, RAMCO Automotive has become a leading independent supplier of electrical and electronic auto parts, with an increasing focus on original equipment and service markets. CEO Milagros Mendez, originally a lawyer from Venezuela, moved to the U.S. to pursue a law degree. When a
Many importers and exporters, especially beginners, assume that freight forwarders and customs brokers are two names for the same thing. I'm afraid that's not true. Freight forwarders and customs brokers provide specific types of services, and each plays an important role in international trade and international shipping. Many international
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) will host its 2025 Annual Conference on Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday, April 30 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. (more…)
Corote Sabores, Cachaça 61 Sixtyone, and Corote Vodka will initially be exported to two U.S. states: Florida and Texas Missiato Indústria e Comércio Ltda., based in Santa Rita do Passa Quatro (SP), Brazil, and a benchmark in the alcoholic beverage sector, is taking a new step in its international
By Tom Reynolds, Export Solutions Russia Added To Section 126.1 On March 18, the U.S. Department of State amended the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to include Russia in Section 126.1. This coincides with other actions by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
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As the world’s largest economy and one of the top trading nations, the United States relies heavily on imports to support its industries, meet consumer demand and drive innovation. In 2024, U.S. imports of goods and services reached a record $4.1 trillion, reflecting the country’s role as a major
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About the Author: Kari Crane Kari Crane is the editor of Passages: The International Trade Blog. Kari joined Shipping Solutions after working as an editor, writer and designer at a major market newspaper in Texas. Kari has spent her career finding different ways to tell stories and make complex
India is considering a reduction in tariffs on over half of U.S. imports valued at $23 billion as part of the initial phase of an ongoing trade agreement negotiation. According to Reuters, this move aims to counteract the impending reciprocal tariffs announced by the U.S. administration, which could significantly
