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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 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...
Ports across Northern Europe are grappling with rising congestion, causing widespread delays and operational disruption. A confluence of industrial action, infrastructure strain, inland transport...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Over the past five years, Metro has significantly expanded its footprint in the Indian Subcontinent, creating a powerful dual-platform presence that continues to evolve as part of our wider global...
As part of our continued focus on cultivating a high-performing and inclusive workplace, we recently conducted our latest employee engagement pulse survey. This regular initiative helps us better...
After weeks of speculation, US President Donald Trump has sharply escalated tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, while simultaneously offering a 90-day reprieve to other trading partners. The baseline...