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Lisa Baertlein

Lisa Baertlein

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China shipowners group says US port fee proposal breaks WTO rules, US law

The China Shipowners' Association opposes a U.S. proposal to slap hefty port entry fees on ocean cargo carriers that own or have ordered vessels from China,

China shipowners group says US port fee proposal breaks WTO rules, US law
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Global trade to grow despite US tariff policies, says DHL Group CEO

Global trade is forecast to grow, albeit less robustly, as the world reacts to U.S.

Global trade to grow despite US tariff policies, says DHL Group CEO
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

US container imports at near-record level in February, tariff risks loom

U.S. container import volumes increased 4.7% year-on-year in February, but could cool in coming months as the U.S. trade war with China and other key trading

US container imports at near-record level in February, tariff risks loom
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump's shipbuilding plan could upend ocean cargo industry, companies warn

President Donald Trump's plan to revitalize the U.S. shipping industry could heap massive costs on ocean transport operators and spawn a new round of supply

Trump's shipbuilding plan could upend ocean cargo industry, companies warn
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Tariff deadline set off spike in cross-border trucking rates, data shows

Rates for cross-border trucking to and from the U.S. jumped in the lead up to President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as companies

Tariff deadline set off spike in cross-border trucking rates, data shows
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump plans executive order to strengthen US shipbuilding, blunt China domination

The U.S. plans to levy fees on imports arriving on Chinese-made ships and offer tax credits to resuscitate domestic shipbuilding

Trump plans executive order to strengthen US shipbuilding, blunt China domination
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump trade threats compound global ocean shipping uncertainty

The global ocean shipping industry that handles 80% of world trade is navigating a sea of uncertainty as U.S.

Trump trade threats compound global ocean shipping uncertainty
Africa|Economy|Health|Political|US|World

US aid freeze sows disruption in HIV, malaria product supply chains

The U.S. government's foreign aid freeze has upended the supply chain for medical products crucial for fighting diseases including HIV and

US aid freeze sows disruption in HIV, malaria product supply chains
Americas|Health|Political|US|World

USAID disruptions leave oxygen tanks, TB drugs stuck in ships, warehouses

Hundreds of millions of dollars of life-saving medical supplies are stranded in warehouses and on ships around the world due to

USAID disruptions leave oxygen tanks, TB drugs stuck in ships, warehouses
Business|Economy|Political|US

US containerized imports hit record high in January

U.S. container imports hit a record high in January, with goods from China notching a year-over-year gain of 10.2%, supply chain technology provider Descartes said on

US containerized imports hit record high in January
Economy|Food|Political|US|World

Dismantling of USAID leaves no staff to process aid waivers, sources say

The dismantling of USAID by the Trump administration means there are no staff to process waivers submitted by food

Dismantling of USAID leaves no staff to process aid waivers, sources say
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump pauses de minimis repeal as packages pile up at US customs

U.S.

Trump pauses de minimis repeal as packages pile up at US customs
Africa|Economy|Food|MidEast|Political|US|World

UN food agency WFP received dozens of US stop work orders despite emergency waiver

The U.N.

UN food agency WFP received dozens of US stop work orders despite emergency waiver
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|US

Trump's tariffs on China bite US bargain-hunting online shoppers

On Wednesday, Matthew Cannon's college-age daughter forwarded him a request from delivery company DHL asking for

Trump's tariffs on China bite US bargain-hunting online shoppers
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Political|US

Why Trump's repeal of a trade loophole will hurt low-income and minority Americans

Prices will rise for Americans who buy $5 shirts, $10 lamps and $20 shoes on direct-from-China shopping sites

Why Trump's repeal of a trade loophole will hurt low-income and minority Americans
Business|Economy|Food|Political|US

US food purchases for foreign aid halted despite waiver, sources say

The U.S. has stopped purchases for foreign food aid programs since the Trump administration began a sweeping review of federal aid spending

US food purchases for foreign aid halted despite waiver, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

US Postal Service U-turn on China parcels sows confusion among retailers, shippers

The U.S.

US Postal Service U-turn on China parcels sows confusion among retailers, shippers
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

UPS reducing Amazon delivery volume; shares slump on 2025 revenue hit

United Parcel Service forecast on Thursday downbeat 2025 revenue as it accelerates a plan to slash millions of deliveries for its largest customer,

UPS reducing Amazon delivery volume; shares slump on 2025 revenue hit
Business|Economy|Finance|US

UPS and FedEx customers regain upper hand in delivery price battle

U.S. retailers and other delivery customers for the first time in more than four years are easily winning discounts from United Parcel Service and FedEx,

UPS and FedEx customers regain upper hand in delivery price battle
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Union contract costs, slack demand to pinch UPS profit

Wall Street analysts expect United Parcel Service to report a sharp drop in third-quarter profit on Thursday as it absorbs significant costs from its new

Union contract costs, slack demand to pinch UPS profit
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

UPS cuts 2023 revenue outlook, says demand weak headed into holiday peak

United Parcel Service (UPS) cut its 2023 revenue forecast for the second straight quarter on Thursday as delivery demand continued to soften ahead of the

UPS cuts 2023 revenue outlook, says demand weak headed into holiday peak
Business|Finance|US

UPS targets lucrative e-commerce returns, healthcare with acquisitions

United Parcel Service on Thursday said it is spending more than $1 billion this quarter to buy two companies it hopes will bolster profit and volumes amid bare-knuckled

UPS targets lucrative e-commerce returns, healthcare with acquisitions
Business|Economy|News|US

UAW's record deal could boost others' wages as labor notches another victory

The tentative agreements reached between the United Auto Workers and the Detroit Three automakers mark another major victory for labor unions that have

UAW's record deal could boost others' wages as labor notches another victory
Business|Economy|News

FedEx pilots union says contract talks to restart November 6-7

The union representing more than 6,000 pilots at FedEx on Thursday said it is scheduled to restart contract talks with new leadership next week.

FedEx pilots union says contract talks to restart November 6-7
Business|Economy|US

In market share battle, FedEx and UPS target retail returns

As FedEx and United Parcel Service battle for market share in a delivery demand downturn, they are expanding returns services aimed at helping retailers slash

In market share battle, FedEx and UPS target retail returns

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