Tariffs: No major updates have emerged on tariff adjustments—most countries remain subject to the standard 10% reciprocal rate. China, however, continues to face higher tariff levels.
One key change on the horizon: starting May 2, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. EDT, the de minimis exemption (for goods valued at $800 or less) will no longer apply to shipments from China and Hong Kong, per a recent Executive Order from the President.

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Port volumes: In the first quarter of the year, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges took the lead in container volume, surpassing the long-dominant Port of Rotterdam. According to The Maritime Executive, Antwerp-Bruges saw a 4.6% increase in tonnage and a 4.5% rise in TEUs, handling a total of 3,436,000 TEUs. In contract, Rotterdam reported a more modest 2.2% growth, moving 3,364,000