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IEEPA Tariff Refunds 2026: How to Claim What You're Owed Before the Window Closes
IEEPA tariff refunds 2026 are available through CBP’s CAPE system, but refunds are not automatic. This guide explains who is eligible, how the filing process works, and what importers should do before refund windows close entry by entry.
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The Strait of Hormuz, Six Months Later: What Changed for Shipping
The Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted since February 2026. Routes shifted, costs stayed high, and alternatives have real limits. Here's where things stand six months later.
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After July 24: Section 301 Tariffs
Section 122 expires July 24. On June 2, USTR proposed Section 301 tariffs covering 60 countries — ranging from 10% to 12.5%. Here's what changes, what stays, and what importers need to do before the window closes.
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Demurrage and Detention 2026: The Real Cost of a Late Pickup
Demurrage and detention fees in 2026 are higher than at any point since the pandemic. A late pickup triggers charges that compound daily — here's what shippers need to know before the invoice arrives.
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Section 122 Tariff 2026: What Importers Should Do Before July 24
Section 122 tariff 2026 has been ruled unlawful — but duties are still being collected. A federal court struck down the 10% global surcharge, an appeals court froze that ruling, and July 24 is the expiration date. Here's what every importer needs to do right now to protect their position and preserve refund eligibility.
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How to Read a Freight Quote: What's Hidden in the Fine Print
Freight quotes are more complex than they appear. Learn what's actually included, where hidden costs tend to appear, and what to ask before confirming your next booking.
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Reinforcing Your Supply Chain Against Global Supply Chain Disruption
Published: March 24, 2026 The rules of global trade are being rewritten in real time. Global supply chain disruption is no longer an exception — it is the operating condition. This is not a cycle. It is a structural shift — and the companies that recognize it early will be the ones that survive it. The Background You Cannot Ignore The War That Won't Stay Regional When the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February 2026, the immediate focus was on the S
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How the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Rewrote the 2026 Shipping Outlook
Published: March 12, 2026 Just six weeks ago, we published an analysis of container shipping's biggest structural transformation in a decade. The article outlined what happened in 2025—alliance restructuring, new network configurations, the Suez Canal's gradual reopening—and what to expect in 2026. The conclusion was cautiously optimistic: if networks held stable and disruptions stayed manageable, 2026 could be a year of operational normalization. Then February 28 happened. I
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