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CBP opens CAPE Phase 3 and proposes new rules for low-value shipments
CBP opened CAPE Phase 3, the first IEEPA refund route for finally liquidated entries, and proposed rules that would put shipments valued under $2,500 through earlier filing, a customs bond, and in some cases a licensed broker.
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Panama Canal adds capacity as the 2027 dry season approaches
Capacity is coming back after a dry summer, with a deeper draft limit and more daily slots. The 2027 dry season is already the next test.
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Jacksonville: more room to grow in Florida
Jacksonville’s million-case facility, paired with Medley, gives beverage brands statewide Florida coverage without a long lease.
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Trade escalation: US proclaims an import ban on Canadian products
September 8 proclamations escalate the US-Canada dispute from a 50% tariff to an import ban on Canadian alcohol, dairy, and motorcycles, effective September 29.
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Humanoid robots aren't ready to run your freight yet
Humanoid robots are drawing warehouse attention, but high cost and slow cycle times mean they are not ready for live docks.
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Thirty years in the three-tier system, and the question I still ask every brand
Thirty years in the beverage industry revealed where brands lose shelf space: the handoffs between vendors that nobody owns.
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Sixty economies just repriced your imports
The new Section 301 framework replaces a flat global surcharge with country-and-product tariffs across 60 economies.
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Same load, same fuel price, two different invoices
Two carriers can read the same diesel price and produce different fuel surcharges. Learn how to audit the difference.
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Own your footprint: the strategic shift every forward-thinking brand needs to make
Why independent storage and fulfillment give forward-thinking beverage brands more control when distributor networks shift.
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If you paid IEEPA duties, you may be owed a refund. The window is what matters.
Companies that paid IEEPA duties may be eligible for refunds, but CAPE phases, liquidation dates, and protest windows determine what can still be recovered.
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Inside the booking process: how Aldenbridge Freight Forwarding keeps your freight secure
Cargo theft tactics now target the booking process. Learn how continuous carrier vetting, load-level insurance checks, and dock discipline protect freight before it leaves the building.
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