Global Trade & Logistics Alert – March 28, 2025

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Urgent Alerts:

1. Belgium Nationwide Strike (March 31)

All major ports including Antwerp will stop operations

Recommended action: Advance shipments or switch to air/rail options

2. US Increases Auto Tariffs to 25% (Effective April 2)

New permanent tariff on all imported vehicles

Canada has announced retaliatory measures

Recommended action: Review supply chains and pricing strategies

Key Logistics Updates:

1. China Policy Changes

Green logistics initiatives show 40% EV adoption rate

Cold chain transportation costs reduced by 15%

New overload tolerance policies in Jiangsu/Jiangxi provinces

2. Global Trade Developments

US customs cracking down on undervalued shipments

TikTok Shop expands to 3 new European markets

Temu introduces 40% shipping subsidy for large items

Trade Risk Advisory:

India investigating anti-dumping case

South Korea removing $150 tax exemption threshold

Ongoing monitoring of US tariff impacts

Recommended Client Actions:

1. For European shipments:

Consider alternative transport modes before March 31

Inquire about our expedited shipping solutions

2. For US-bound goods:

Review tariff classification

Ask about our North American distribution options

3. For cross-border e-commerce:

Explore new European market opportunities

Optimize logistics for large-item shipments

Why Partner With Transworld?

Real-time global trade monitoring

Contingency planning for disruptions

Tariff optimization expertise

Multimodal transport solutions

For immediate assistance, contact our global support team

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