India Port Congestion & 50% Tariffs in 2025: How US Importers Can Protect Supply Chains and Control Costs
Oct 27, 2025

India Port Congestion & 50% Tariffs in 2025: How US Importers Can Protect Supply Chains and Control Costs

The "India Advantage" is no longer a forecast. It's a fact.Bilateral trade between the US and India reached a record ...
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What Importers Need to Know About the ETS Surcharge in 2025 — And Why It Appears on Non-EU Trade Lanes
Oct 23, 2025

What Importers Need to Know About the ETS Surcharge in 2025 — And Why It Appears on Non-EU Trade Lanes

Ocean freight invoices in 2024 began showing a new cost line: the ETS Surcharge. For many importers, it initially appeared ...
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Granite & Quartz Import Delays Q4 2025: What Stone Importers Must Do Now
Oct 14, 2025

Granite & Quartz Import Delays Q4 2025: What Stone Importers Must Do Now

Q4 Reality Check: Why Granite & Quartz Imports Face Extra PressureEvery Q4, Asia–U.S. trade lanes tighten. Carriers skip sailings, ports ...
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U.S. Government Shutdown Briefing Center
Oct 06, 2025

U.S. Government Shutdown Briefing Center

The U.S. federal government shutdown that began on October 1st is now causing significant disruptions for importers. While U.S. Customs ...
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Case Study - Thriving in Chaos
Oct 03, 2025

Case Study - Thriving in Chaos

In global trade, market volatility is a data problem. When a sudden 15% tariff created massive financial risk, Airlift provided ...
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The Human Edge in Digital Logistics
Sep 25, 2025

The Human Edge in Digital Logistics

In our last blog, we argued that the future of freight forwarding belongs to those who blend human expertise with ...
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The 2025 Shipping Playbook: Why Volatility, Not Volume, Is Your Biggest Challenge
Sep 19, 2025

The 2025 Shipping Playbook: Why Volatility, Not Volume, Is Your Biggest Challenge

For years, the business world has run on a predictable calendar, culminating in the annual  "peak season" scramble. But the ...
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International Shipping Costs Explained: The Complete Framework for Businesses
Sep 19, 2025

International Shipping Costs Explained: The Complete Framework for Businesses

Introduction: Why Shipping Feels Like a Black BoxMoving cargo across borders should be simple: book space, load goods, deliver. In ...
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Cargo Insurance Myths: The Truth About "All Risk" Coverage and Common Exclusions
Sep 16, 2025

Cargo Insurance Myths: The Truth About "All Risk" Coverage and Common Exclusions

A $75,000 shipment of premium fabric arrives on time—with no visible damage. But when opened, half is ruined by water ...
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