Supply Chain Secrets

Persian Gulf Shock, Tariff Refunds, and the Next Wave of Surcharges

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Back from TPM, the team dives into the biggest forces reshaping ocean shipping right now.

This week’s episode covers:

  • Demand data and a widening imbalance on Asia to Europe, plus what that means for headhaul pricing
  • How parcel and DTC trade lanes are shifting as brands rethink sourcing and resilience
  • The latest on IEEPA being ruled unlawful, what “refunds” might actually mean, and why the importer of record matters
  • Section 122 tariffs, the 150 day clock, and what comes next
  • The Strait of Hormuz disruption, end-of-voyage declarations, cargo being discharged at alternate ports, and the surge of emergency surcharges
  • Why some fuel surcharges risk being blunt, not trade-specific, and potentially duplicative for shippers already paying variable fuel mechanisms
  • How index-linked contracts and freight derivatives can help manage exposure when markets reprice fast