China’s Ministry of Transport (MoT) and provincial authorities are stepping up their crackdown on container lines engaging in freight rate filing violations, in the fourth cycle of an enforcement programme… read more →
At least 46 containers remain held at the Nhava Sheva Port in Mumbai, India, after customs officials found imported Chinese walnuts were falsely declared as Afghan, benefiting from the zero… read more →
One of the most common causes of delays and penalties at the border is incorrect tariff classification. Global tariff classification is based upon the harmonised system (HS) nomenclature, published by… read more →
The 2026 edition of The Economist’s annual ‘The World Ahead’ report was released online on 10 November 2025. Between political sentiment in the US, the growth in popularity of weight… read more →
TBTs are non-tariff barriers — such as standards, certifications, and conformity assessments — that are less well-known than tariffs but more impactful. In this context, the US tariff strategy should… read more →
In light of Canada’s Prime Minister Trudeau resigning as his party’s leader in early January, and with Mexico’s President Sheinbaum only holding office since October, Donald Trump may be facing an entirely new set of neighbours upon taking office at the end of the Month.
As the year winds to a close we’re revisiting our predictions to see how well they measured up to reality. Let’s dive in!
The annual Trade Register from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Global Credit Data (GCD) has been released, analysing the landscape for… read more →
China’s currency – the renminbi (RMB) – is finding new appeal among emerging market traders and global investors seeking alternative settlement options.
It’s hard to ignore the continued growth and influence coming out of Asia for trade. Asia’s trade growth continues to surge, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasting 5% growth in 2024, driven by strong domestic demand and recovering exports. Regional integration and modern trade agreements are enhancing resilience in key sectors like food and technology. Asia also benefits from rising demand for tech exports, particularly semiconductors, driven by AI. However, risks such as geopolitical tensions and protectionism remain.
