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India and Pakistan Impose Cargo Bans
The fragile balance of South Asia’s supply chain network has been thrown into disarray after India and Pakistan imposed tit-for-tat bans on each other’s cargo. The diplomatic standoff, triggered by...
Transpacific Air and Sea Downturns amid Capacity Volatility
As demand falters on both sides of the transpacific, container and air freight flows are facing extreme volatility, with sharp drops in bookings and vessel space coinciding with sweeping tariff...
The Rising Risks of Customs Valuation and Tariff Compliance
For importers under pressure to manage margins amid rising tariffs, compliance missteps, even unintentional ones, can trigger severe penalties, criminal sanctions, and lasting reputational damage....
New US Port Fees Target Chinese and Non-Chinese Carriers
New US port fees aimed at Chinese-owned and Chinese-built ships are set to begin in October 2025, challenging China’s dominance in shipbuilding and shipping, while attempting to bolster the US...
Northern Europe’s Ports Struggle with Congestion Amid Network Shifts
Ports across Northern Europe are grappling with rising congestion, causing widespread delays and operational disruption. A confluence of industrial action, infrastructure strain, inland transport...
UK De Minimis Rule Under Review
The UK government has announced plans to review the longstanding de minimis tax exemption for low-value imports, in a move that has been welcomed by major British retailers. The rule currently...
IMEC: Europe’s New Trade Bridge to India
Launched as a strategic counterweight to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is poised to reshape global trade flows between Europe, India, and...
Tariff Tensions Drive Short-Term Freight Surges and Long-Term Uncertainty
Global freight markets remain under pressure as shifting US tariff policies continue to disrupt established trade patterns, prompting divergent responses across air and sea freight markets. While...
Economic Uncertainty and Foreign Exchange Volatility
International trade and global shipping has long been shaped by the ebb and flow of economic indicators, currency movements, and policy decisions. But in recent weeks, this interplay has...
New Tariffs and the End of De Minimis
On 2 April 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, targeting approximately 60 countries, with China singled out for the most severe action. In response to retaliatory tariffs...
Unlock Savings and Strengthen Compliance with BKR Consultants
We’re always looking for ways to support our clients and that includes helping you stay on the right side of HMRC, while making the most of your duty spend. That’s why we’re proud to introduce BKR...