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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

U.S. Reaches Reciprocal Trade Deal with Taiwan

The U.S. reached a trade deal with Taiwan on Thursday, with the goal of enhancing reciprocal trade between the U.S. and Taiwan. Under the agreement, Taiwan agreed to remove or reduce 99% of its tariff barriers on U.S. goods and provide preferential market access for U.S. industrial exports including automobiles and auto parts, chemicals, seafood, machinery, … Continued

What Is 3PL and 4PL? Key Differences Explained

Choosing between 3PL and 4PL logistics providers affects how your supply chain operates. The difference comes down to control, scope, and who oversees what. A 3PL handles your logistics operations directly. Warehousing, freight, fulfillment. They do the work. A 4PL sits a level above that, coordinating your entire supply chain, including any 3PLs you might … Continued

Most Scalable 3PL Software: Top Platforms for Growth

Picking warehouse management software is tough enough. Picking something that won't need replacement in two years? That's the real challenge. Most 3PL providers hit a wall where their current platform can't handle increased order volume, new client requirements, or expanded service offerings. The setup that worked fine for 50 orders per day starts choking at … Continued

3PL Cost Guide: What You’ll Actually Pay in 2026

Trying to find actual 3PL pricing is frustrating. Most providers won't list rates on their websites. The quotes you get can swing wildly based on your volume, how many SKUs you're managing, and what you specifically need them to do. There's a reason for this. 3PL pricing isn't standardized because operations aren't standardized. You're paying … Continued

Warehousing and Fulfillment Explained: What to Know

Warehousing and fulfillment are two sides of the same coin, but they handle different parts of getting products where they need to go. If you're running a business that sells physical goods, you'll deal with both. Understanding how they work together can save you money and keep customers happy. Here's what each one does and … Continued