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#TPM25 is just a few days away! As a top conference sponsor this year, Flexport is returning to Long Beach at an especially exciting time—right after our groundbreaking Winter Release launch with 20+ AI and technology products this week. If you’re planning to attend, be sure to stop by lounge #12 upstairs and booth #300 downstairs to see our new technology in action! In the meantime, check out our Winter Release hub to learn more about the tech we launched this week: https://flx.to/wr-hub-LI-3

The 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum will be charged on top of existing duties and taxes, including recent and upcoming IEEPA tariffs. What should importers keep in mind when navigating these changes? “As an importer, you should have an active bond on file [that] should be able to cover all the additional duties and tariffs for the upcoming year,” said Jennifer Park, Flexport’s Director of Trade Advisory, at last week’s Tariff Trends 2025 webinar. “If you anticipate you’re going to be paying additional tariffs, make sure you take a really good look at whether you need to increase your bond.” Watch Jenn break down the details 👇, and check out the full webinar on demand here: https://lnkd.in/e9M9tqdj For the latest updates on U.S. tariff and trade policies, check out our live blog: https://lnkd.in/ek3wxbhA

Today’s Global Logistics Update newsletter is live! We’re closely monitoring updates on tariffs and trade. On Wednesday, President Trump threatened a 25% tariff on imports from the EU, the U.S.'s third-largest trading partner. Meanwhile, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) proposed steep fees on Chinese shipping companies and Chinese-built ships entering U.S. ports last Friday. Follow our live blog for updates 👉flx.to/672 For a detailed breakdown of the latest trade lane developments, read our newsletter below 👇 #supplychain #logistics #freightmarket #freightindustry #oceanfreight #oceancargo #oceanshipping #airfreight #aircargo #airshipping #trucking #intermodal #railfreight

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[LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER] This week, Flexport launched 20+ AI and technology products to modernize global logistics. 🌍💡Tomorrow, join our live broadcast with Flexport Founder and CEO Ryan Petersen to get the details on how our new technology will shape the future of logistics. At Flexport, we’re building the smartest supply chains in the world. Learn how our AI and tech can: 📈 Empower you with actionable data and insights to make smarter, faster decisions  🌍 Give you visibility and control to manage your supply chain on demand  💸 Transform your logistics from a cost center to a growth engine ✅ Deliver the highest quality and the best value You won’t want to miss this. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ev-qMzpQ

2025 Winter Release, Theme 1: Building the World’s Smartest Supply Chain 💡 Flexport has been at the forefront of AI-driven logistics for years. As part of our game-changing launch of 20+ products this week, we’re unveiling our latest AI breakthroughs, including: 💭 Flexport Intelligence and Insights Builder: Ask complex questions about your shipments in plain language, receive real-time insights, and build custom reports—all on one intuitive interface. 🚀 AI inventory and demand planning: With the power of AI, strategically place your products closer to your point of demand—and enjoy faster fulfillment, happier customers, and more revenue. ⚡AI voice agents: We’re streamlining communication and operations with carriers and partners, while maintaining top-notch human customer support. Learn more about Flexport Intelligence and Insights Builder here: https://lnkd.in/epMR4Zbw And check out our Winter Release hub for more insight into everything we launched this week: https://flx.to/wr-hub-LI-2

Last night, Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen returned to NewsNation to discuss last Friday’s proposal from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)—one that could impose fees as high as $1.5 million per port call on Chinese shipping companies and Chinese-built ships entering U.S. ports. The proposed fees could have tremendous implications for global supply chains. If we look across the top 20 ocean carriers, on average, 30% of their fleets are Chinese-built vessels. “A typical ship will call three times,” Ryan told Blake Burman. Assuming a potential $1 million fee per call, “that’s [an additional] $3 million per ship. A ship on each voyage will make about $15 million in revenue—$3 million is a pretty big tax to pay.” For a breakdown of proposed fees and other key details, check out our live blog: https://lnkd.in/g-QyYtpi

Many businesses could be overpaying on UK imports by not fully leveraging trade preferences. According to HM Revenue & Customs, 86.6% of eligible goods use preferences—but what about the rest?🚨 You could be missing out on serious savings. Ask yourself: 🔎 Do I have the right data to assess my duty exposure? 💭If I could’ve saved on duties, why didn’t I? Here’s where the right customs partner makes a difference: ✅ Uncovers cost-saving opportunities—past and present ✅ Delivers data-driven insights ✅ Optimizes your import processes for growth If your broker isn’t asking the right questions and helping you to find ways to save, it might be time for a new approach.💡Want to know if you’re maximizing your savings? Reach out to your Flexport representative or comment below!

The Future of Logistics Is Here: 2025 Flexport Winter Release For the first time in Flexport history, we’re launching 20+ groundbreaking AI and technology products—all at once. This isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a complete transformation of how businesses manage logistics. 🚀 Smarter, faster decision-making  🌍 Unprecedented supply chain visibility and control 💡 AI-driven insights for next-level efficiency 💰 Higher quality, lower costs To learn more about what we’re launching today, check out our Winter Release hub: https://flx.to/wr-hub-LI Join our CEO & Founder Ryan Petersen for a live broadcast this Thursday, February 27: https://lnkd.in/dzNVkRyy #AI #Logistics #SupplyChain

A lot of companies are shouting "AI" because that's where the crowds and money have moved, but Flexport seems like one where integrating these tools makes a ton of sense. I talked with Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen about a big new suite of AI products the company announced today, his view on how fast or slow Flexport should roll these things out, and how he's moving to a Brian Chesky / Airbnb "Founder Mode"-inspired winter/summer product announcement cadence. More on TechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/e3-Szgmt