President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Thursday calling for “fair and reciprocal” trade tariffs on all major U.S. trading partners, including longtime allies. What should be understood by “reciprocaltariffs” is the idea of applying equal tariffs by the US on other countries, matching the tariffs those countries impose on the US, and not for …
I am proud to be invited to speak at this excellent event. I am looking forward to meeting you there. If you are a businessperson or foreign trade professional, this is your chance to understand how technology, automation and international certifications are revolutionizing import and export operations. March 18 | 9am to 5pm João …
Today we had great meetings in Rotterdam, Netherlands. In addition, we got lunch with Dutch friends in a supercool restaurant in the Port area. Productive day.
Arriving to Rotterdam for interesting client meetings tomorrow.
President Donald Trump has ordered a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium entering the US in a major expansion of existing trade barriers. The tariffs, which will increase the costs of importing the metals into the US, come despite warnings of retaliation from some political leaders in Canada – America’s biggest supplier of …
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Super Bowl LIX was expected to be one of the best battles between teams in the history of the event. What most people didn’t expect was the Philadelphia Eagles absolutely routing the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, getting revenge for when they lost to the Chiefs two years ago.
President Donald Trump said on Friday he plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on many countries by Monday or Tuesday of next week, a major escalation of his offensive to tear up and reshape global trade relationships in the U.S.’ favor. Trump did not identify which countries would be hit but suggested it would be …
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There may be no better host for Super Bowl LIX than New Orleans, a city rich in supernatural lore. Either the Chiefs will complete their mystical season with an unprecedented three-peat, or the Eagles will revisit history by avenging their Super Bowl LVII loss to Patrick Mahomes & Co. Philadelphia’s backfield now runs through …
We all hit the wall sometimes. Life, professional and provate, goes up and down. That is life. What matters is how you handle it. Life if about learning and learning if life. Remember that you never lose if you get knocked down. You only lose if you stay down. Hold your head high and …
The US has been at the heart of this week’s trade news, as tariffs were threatened, delayed and imposed across the globe by the White House. Read an update from the UK Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade. Read here: IOEIT Weekly Report Source: IOEIT
This week my old organization, World Customs Organization (WCO), hosted and interesting discussions among customs administrations, buisnesses and other international organizations at the WCO Global Forum on Origin Inter-connectivity. The use of new technologies is revolutionizing the way we can certificate and verify origin of goods and also is allowing us to implement an …
Maersk reports strong financial results for 2024 with growth across all segments and significantly improved profitability with EBIT increasing 65% to USD 6.5 billion. Results were driven by higher container demand and elevated freight rates in Ocean, top line and volume growth in Terminals and solid improvements in most Logistics & Services products. Profitability in …
AI is transforming how we live, work, and trade—unlocking new opportunities while introducing new challenges. How will it shape international trade? Don’t miss this new report from World Trade Organizstion (WTO). For more information: https://bit.ly/4gsyzcg
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada will impose retaliation tariffs towards United States. Trudeau said on Saturday, warning Americans that Trump’s actions would have real consequences for them. Also Mexico and China has stated that they will provide a tariff response within the following days.
Time for GEMENI. Today we officially launch the Gemini Cooperation – a game-changing operational collaboration with Hapag-Lloyd AG, designed to create a more flexible and interconnected ocean network. The Network of The Future! Our ambition is to deliver an ocean network with industry-leading schedule reliability above 90% once fully phased in come end Q2 2025! …
President Trump will enact 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada starting already tomorrow, February 1st. There will also be a 10% tariff on imports from China. Source: CBSNews Read mire here: Tariffs
Today, the network of the future is born. Our CEO Vincent Clerc writes ”I am very proud that, together with Rolf Habben Jansen, whose partnership has been key in this collaboration, we are launching our new ocean network with Hapag-Lloyd AG. By leveraging the strengths of both companies, we have built an interconnected and …
Together with our partner Altana we in Maersk have an advanced solution for managing your UFLPA Forced Labor risks. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security added 37 new entities to the UFLPA Entity List — BUT– What does that really mean? Without context, it’s just a number. What trade compliance managers need to know …
The USCBP Office of Trade facilitates legitimate trade, enforces U.S. laws, and protects the American economy as well as consumer health and safety. But did you know that the Office of Trade is also the architect of the most robust customs system in the world, generating the second largest revenue source for the U.S. …
Today back in the Port of Antwerp for an executive team meeting. Always a pleasure to visit our office here.