Logistics and transportation of Container Cargo ship and Cargo plane with working crane bridge in shipyard at sunrise, logistic import export and transport industry background

CBP Advances IEEPA Refund Process and New Section 301 Investigations

  Several notable developments in U.S. trade policy occurred this week that may impact importers, including progress by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) toward implementing refunds of duties collected under the now-invalidated IEEPA tariffs and the launch of two new Section 301 investigations by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Together, these … Continued

What Fulfillment Centers Actually Do (and Why It Matters)

A fulfillment center is where your product goes after a customer clicks "buy." That's the simplest way to put it. But the work happening inside those walls is what separates a smooth customer experience from a complaint in your inbox. If you're a business shipping physical products, understanding how fulfillment centers operate, and what they … Continued

How to Speed Up Your Warehouse Fulfillment Process

Slow fulfillment doesn't just frustrate customers. It costs you repeat business, drives up operational expenses, and puts your reputation on the line with every late shipment. If orders are sitting longer than they should, the problem is almost always hiding in your process, not your workforce. Here's where to look and what to do about … Continued

Fulfillment Centers Explained: What They Are and How They Work

A lot of people use "fulfillment center" and "warehouse" interchangeably. They're not the same thing, and the difference matters if you're trying to get products to customers quickly and without headaches. A warehouse stores goods. A fulfillment center moves them. That's the short version. The longer version involves a whole chain of receiving, sorting, picking, … Continued

What Is a Fulfillment Warehouse and How Does It Work?

A fulfillment warehouse is a facility where a business stores its inventory and ships orders directly to customers. It's the physical backbone of any product-based business selling online or through retail channels. Orders come in, goods get picked and packed, and packages go out the door, often within 24 to 48 hours. That's the core … Continued
Red Cargo Containers in shipyard

IEEPA Refund Update 3.5.2026

Importers received another meaningful update this week regarding the ongoing litigation over tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). On March 4, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued an order directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove the IEEPA duties from impacted entries and begin implementing the refund … Continued

Middle East Crisis: Guidance for Shippers

With conditions in the Middle East changing by the hour, shippers should be prepared for service adjustments, cost volatility, and longer transit times. Here are the important supply chain impacts and what shippers can do now to protect lead times and keep freight moving. Key Chokepoints Art Disrupted Strait of Hormuz closure: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard … Continued

Impact of Middle East Crisis on Air and Ocean Freight

Worldwide Logistics Group is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation across the Middle East and its impact on global transportation networks. The current crisis is creating disruptions across both air and ocean freight, resulting in service suspensions, extended transit times, and rising costs. Below is a summary of what customers should expect and how to … Continued

CBP Issues Section 122 Guidance 10% Duties on All Imports

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) published CSMS #67844987 – Imposing Temporary Section 122 Duties approximately four hours prior to implementation of the Section 122 tariffs. The guidance confirms that a 10% tariff will apply to goods from all countries, subject to specific exclusions. Many of the Section 122 exclusions largely mirror those previously enacted under the now-vacated IEEPA tariffs. … Continued