Market Updates

Freight markets, tariffs and the regulatory changes that reach your cargo — from the UWL team that moves it.

Domestic Transportation Aug 23, 2019

Decoding IMO 2020: Key Terms & Definitions

We put together this quick guide of key terms, acronyms, and definitions to make understanding the new IMO 2020 maritime fuel regulations a bit easier.

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International Trade News Aug 12, 2019

IMO 2020: A Brief Overview [Whitepaper]

Our brief whitepaper explores the situation leading up to IMO 2020, 3 main solutions carriers will employ to comply, and how it will affect ...

Ocean Freight Aug 1, 2019

Truce Over: Trump fires off new 10% tariff on $300 Billion worth of imports from China

U.S. President Donald Trump took to Twitter this afternoon announcing a new 10% tariff on the fourth list of $300 billion dollars worth of ...

International Trade News Jul 31, 2019

UWL Logistics Roundup | July 2019

From labor strikes to breaking news, UWL's Logistics Roundup compiles the month's current events and important updates.

Domestic Transportation Jul 17, 2019

CHILE: Potential strike may impact ocean shipments

We've received reports of a potential labor strike or inclement weather impacting ports in Chile which may cause some delays for ocean ...

Ocean Freight Jul 12, 2019

Update: Panama Canal Draft Restriction Suspended After Drought Improves

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has suspended its sixth maximum draft restriction as drought conditions in the region have begun to ...

Domestic Transportation Jul 12, 2019

Weather Advisory: Tropical Storm Barry heads for Gulf Coast near Louisiana

Tropical Storm Barry is heading toward the Gulf Coast and may turn into a Category 1 hurricane, bringing floods and torrential rain near ...