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Customs clearance the main bottleneck at Mexican ports as traffic builds

“The increase in traffic has pushed average import container dwell time to 11 days, well beyond the seven-day grace period before storage charges kick in.”

[The Loadstar]

Mexico weighs whether to impose tariffs on e-commerce Chinese imports

[South China Morning Post]

Can ports find middle ground on automation before second strike?

“‘Container traders should begin contingency planning now,’ he advises. ‘This includes securing inventory, diversifying supplier networks, and considering alternative shipping routes to mitigate delays.’”

[Supply Chain Brain]

UAE, Vietnam sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

“Notably, the two sides have agreed to make a strong commitment to trade liberalization, with the UAE pledging to phase out tariffs on 99% of Vietnam's exports to the UAE, while Vietnam is also committed to phasing out tariffs on 98.5% of the UAE's exports to Vietnam. The agreement also includes many provisions to facilitate trade and investment, in line with current trends in digital transformation and green development.”

[VOV]

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