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July was a standout month for Port Houston’s public terminals, with double-digit growth in key sectors that pushed year-to-date totals to new heights. Container volumes for July were up 21% compared to July 2024, reaching 392,829 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Year-to-date, Port Houston has handled 2,562,506 TEUs, up 6% and making this year the fastest... The post Port Houston Records Double-Digit Gains in Standout July appeared first on Gateway Logistics Group.

Freight markets witnessed a relatively subdued response following last week’s dramatic trade announcements, contrasting sharply with earlier reactions to tariff developments. The current situation reveals a lack of urgency ahead of the August 7 tariff imposition deadline set by President Donald Trump. Previously, shippers hurriedly loaded goods between announcement periods to beat deadlines. This may... The post Container rates unmoved by latest tariff deadline appeared first on Gateway Logistics Group.

President Trump signed a Reciprocal Tariff order Thursday night 7/31/2025 imposing new tariffs. The start date has been pushed back seven days, allowing US Customs time to update the new tariff schedule. MEXICO: President Trump agreed to a 90-day continuation on the Mexico Tariff Holding at the 25% tariff rate. (Potential increase after 90 days... The post Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates appeared first on Gateway Logistics Group.

Canada and the US have been locked in a tariff war for six months and, despite talk of “intense” negotiations in recent weeks, a trade agreement remains elusive. Canada is now facing a 35% tariff rate, though there is a carve out for goods compliant under a current free trade deal. American global tariffs on... The post A self-imposed deadline for a new US-Canada trade deal came and went on Friday Aug. 1 appeared first on Gateway Logistics Group.

When shipping metal goods across countries or continents, corrosion is one of the most critical threats to product quality. Even small amounts of rust can render components unusable or unsafe. VCI coating, or vapor corrosion inhibitor coating, is an advanced solution for logistics services that protects metal surfaces during transport and storage.  It’s become a... The post What Is VCI Coating and Why Does It Matter for Metal Exports appeared first on Gateway Logistics Group.

When the US introduced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports, the goal was to protect American manufacturing. The initial response from the ultra-fast fashion industry was to relocate production to countries such as Vietnam and Cambodia. The hidden costs of cheap clothes: Consumers now benefit from faster delivery of even cheaper goods as Chinese owned... The post How America’s trade war is supercharging the fast fashion industry appeared first on Gateway Logistics Group.

Mexico was the top U.S. trade partner in March at $77.3B, a 13% year-over-year increase and its highest monthly total in six years. For the first three months of 2025, trade between the U.S. and Mexico totaled $215B, an 8% year-over-year increase. Canada ranked No. 2 for trade with the U.S. at $67.5B in March,... The post US Trade with Mexico surges to $77B in March appeared first on Gateway Logistics Group.

Mistakes like incorrect paperwork, misclassification, and payment delays cause shipment holds and extra costs. Proper documentation, accurate HS codes, and real-time tracking keep customs clearance smooth. Gateway Logistics handles compliance, duty management, and clearance approvals for fast, hassle-free shipping. International trade drives global business, but moving goods across borders isn’t as simple as shipping a... The post Navigating Customs: How We Simplify the Import & Export Process appeared first on Gateway Logistics Group.