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The Supreme Court is now weighing whether to fast-track an appeal on tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). While the Federal Circuit recently ruled that many of these measures were unlawful, the tariffs will remain in place at least until October 14th as the case advances. Earlier this year, the Court of International Trade also questioned how the IEEPA had been applied, focusing on duties ranging from 10% on global partners, 25% on Canada and Mexico, 30% on select Chinese goods tied to security concerns, and the removal of the de minimis exemption for low-value imports from China. Although that ruling initially called for much of the tariff structure to be struck down, a temporary stay allowed them to remain in effect.
For global trade and logistics, this case highlights just how closely connected policy and supply chain planning have become. Businesses are watching the outcome carefully, balancing the challenges of inflation, shifting demand, and freight market volatility with opportunities to adapt. The back-and-forth has prompted companies to reevaluate sourcing, accelerate some import schedules, and diversify trade lanes—steps that showcase the industry’s resilience and ability to pivot under changing conditions.
Container flows reflect this dynamic environment. Importers are adjusting strategies week by week, weighing whether to move goods early or hold back in anticipation of tariff relief. Consumer goods, from electronics to toys and homewares, are seeing the greatest impact as peak season approaches. At the same time, ports, carriers, and supply chain partners are demonstrating their ability to respond quickly, keeping cargo moving despite the policy uncertainty.
Whatever the final decision, the case underscores how central logistics is to the global economy. Even as trade policy evolves, the industry continues to adapt, proving its agility and importance in keeping goods flowing across markets.
Import TEUs are up 1.14% this week from last week – with the highest volumes coming into Los Angeles 17.3%, Long Beach 15.1% and NY/NJ 12%. The U.S. currently maintains tariffs on imports from more than 90 countries under its updated “reciprocal tariff” framework. These duties vary widely by country and product but highlight the scale of trade policy’s reach. For example, China faces a 34% rate, Vietnam 46%, India 26%, and Cambodia as high as 49%. Even close trading partners like Japan (24%) and Switzerland (31%) are included. With so many nations affected, importers are navigating a complex tariff environment that continues to influence sourcing strategies, container flows, and contract negotiations across global supply chains. The full list of each countries tariffs can be found here on the Whitehouse website:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/07/further-modifying-the-reciprocal-tariff-rates/
What’s happening at the ports and rails?
You can find all the information on the below link where we cover port congestion, chassis issues and capacity lead times weekly at all U.S. and Canada Ports and rail heads on our website – click on the link below
Montreal: As part of the Contrecœur expansion at the Port of Montreal, the Montreal Port Authority has entered a joint development agreement with DP World in Canada (a venture with institutional investor La Caisse) to design the terminal’s land-side works. The facility would be DP World’s sixth in Canada, alongside Fraser Surrey, Nanaimo, Prince Rupert, Saint John, and Vancouver. Under the agreement, DP World will build, operate, and maintain the terminal’s land operations for 40 years, with an opening targeted for 2030. Plans include two berths, an on-dock rail yard, and associated industrial-zone services, providing an estimated annual capacity of about 1.15 million TEUs. The Contrecœur terminal is expected to support long-term cargo growth and enhance supply chain reliability for Québec and Eastern Canada.
Our team in Canada has years of knowledge and experience with all Canadian ports and we can dray, transload and provide crossborder deliveries to and from all Canadian ports. Contact the team at Canada@portxlogistics.com
LA/LGB: A Portuguese-flagged container ship, the Mississippi, experienced multiple stack collapses while berthed at Long Beach’s Pier G on Tuesday morning. At approximately 9:00 a.m. local time on September 9, an estimated 67 boxes toppled from the vessel into the water. Several containers also struck and damaged a connected clean-air barge. No injuries were reported. Footage shared on social media shows a bay of containers forward of the bridge falling overboard, with the aft row already down before the main collapse. The Mississippi is a 2024-built vessel owned and managed by MPC Container Ships and currently on charter to ZIM. AIS data indicates the ship reached Long Beach at about 3:47 a.m. local time after a trans-Pacific crossing from Yantian, China, suggesting the cargo onboard was import-laden at the time of the incident. Authorities and terminal personnel continued assessments following the event as recovery and stabilization efforts proceeded on site. We have immediate capacity to pull your containers for transload, capacity is tendered to on a first come first serve basis. We also have 66 trucks and a huge amount of yard space to take on your LA and Long Beach drayage moves. Contact CA@portxlogistics.com for all your West Coast drayage, transloading and trucking needs.
Spotlight on Memphis 🚛
Our Memphis operation has been on an incredible growth trajectory over the past year, adding capacity, expanding our driver base, and setting new performance milestones. What does that mean for you? More consistency, more flexibility, and more options to keep your freight moving.
Memphis is uniquely positioned as both a regional and city drayage hub, and our team has mastered the balance—whether it’s fast-paced local deliveries requiring extra attention to detail or longer regional runs that drive efficiency and revenue for our partners. With a larger and stronger driver pool, we have the horsepower to handle increased demand while still maintaining the high service standards our customers count on. The bottom line: our Memphis branch is growing fast, but always with one focus in mind—keeping freight flowing smoothly, drivers supported, and customers happy. Now is the perfect time to put our expanded Memphis capacity to work for you – Email us at letsgetrolling@portxlogistics.com
Did you know? Port X Logistics is the Gold Standard in drayage, transloading, and trucking?
When disruptions like port closures hit, Port X Logistics keeps freight moving – we monitor your containers from origin overseas via OpenTrack, pull from every U.S. port, transload with photo documentation, and load outbound trucks for the fastest over-the-road delivery—complete with a shareable app that tracks drivers to final destination. Many shippers are accelerating deliveries to bypass ocean delays or rail congestion, and our network has the capacity ready to go. If you’d like to divert cargo at the port for a quick, fully visible turnaround, email Letsgetrolling@portxlogistics.com for more information or to schedule a free demo.
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