Timeline Announced for Reopening of Port of Baltimore Following Bridge Collapse Tragedy
In the wake of the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the nation is in a period of mourning for the lives lost in this devastating event. In response to this tragedy, officials have outlined a tentative schedule for the reopening of the Port of Baltimore, as clean-up operations progress. They anticipate opening […]
The View from Jamestown | AFPM 2024
The View from Jamestown | AFPM 2024 Edition Produced and distributed at the 2024 AFPM IPC conference in San Antonio.
Mexico Surpasses China as the Leading Trade Partner of the US
For the first time in twenty years, Mexico has surpassed China as the primary source of imports to the United States. This shift is attributed to several factors, including the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the US and China, which began with the imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration in 2018. Additionally, a change in […]
Financial Markets React to Federal Reserve Data: Oil Prices Rise as Natural Gas Plummets
The Federal Reserve has adopted a more cautious stance regarding the timeline for interest rate reductions, influenced by recent inflation data that has delayed expectations of cuts from March to sometime this summer. Concurrently, the stock market is experiencing robust growth, with the S&P 500 surpassing the 5,000 mark for the first time, marking a […]
Ocean Freight Rates Between Asia and US Surge by 140%, Affecting Pricing and Availability
The global ocean freight industry is currently facing significant disruptions, leading to increased costs and limited availability. These challenges are primarily due to complications in key transit routes such as the Red Sea and the Panama Canal, which have captured the attention of numerous sectors. In particular, freight rates for shipments from Asia to the […]
