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Transpacific Eastbound Market Update – Week 49, 2025
The lack of blank sailings continued to pressure freight rates downward through November, and that trend appears unlikely to change before year-end.
Dec 05, 2025
Week 47 CHB Market Update – IEEPA Tariff Litigation Developments
The Supreme Court recently heard a major case challenging whether the government had the legal authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Nov 18, 2025
11.10.25 – Laufer Client Advisory: Reduction of U.S. Flight Operations Amid Government Shutdown
Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced reductions in the number of flights permitted over U.S. airspace.
Nov 10, 2025
Market Letters
11.06.25 – Laufer Client Advisory: Progress? – This Week’s Latest Tariff Updates
Nov 06, 2025
It’s been another eventful week in the world of tariffs. This time however, there’s some potential good news for importers. Following a meeting between U.S. President Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping, the two sides achieved progress on a multi-point trade deal that could ease tensions.
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Market Letters
Transpacific Eastbound Market Update – Week 42, 2025
Oct 15, 2025
As the traditional peak shipping season has passed, importers will closely monitor trade negotiations and inventory levels as we move through the fourth quarter. If volumes continue to decline, we expect to see more blank sailings and temporary service suspensions.
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Market Letters
10.14.25 – Laufer Client Advisory: NEW China Tariffs, Heavy Truck Tariffs & this Week’s Government Shutdown Update
Oct 14, 2025
In a Truth Social Post late Friday, October 10, President Trump announced a NEW 100% tariff on products imported from China, adding to the tariffs already in effect. This move is reportedly in response to new export controls being implemented by China.
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