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In case you missed it: buff.ly/ccquqIT. Listen to OEC's latest audio cast to hear about #cargo vessels continue to be attacked and seized in the #StraitofHormuz, a bad day for #brokers, the #tariff refund roll-out beginning, a #drug bust at the #Port of Piraeus, and more

The #shipping industry isn’t waiting for “normal” to return: buff.ly/ZbluHT4. To succeed, companies have to adapt in real time to #fuel spikes, shifting #trade routes, and geopolitical disruption. OEC can help.

Happy #FunFactFriday! North American #rail connectivity is evolving. This week, #CSX and #CPKC announced expanded service upgrades to the SMX, offering significantly faster #intermodal transit times between the US Southeast, Texas, and Mexico. (buff.ly/TI9OSXb)

AI this, #AI that. But nobody is talking about what makes it all possible: #logistics.

Bryan Glick, Founder and CEO of Chain.io talks exclusively to OEC Group about the chaotic and fast‑moving nature of global #supplychains. Watch on OEC TV here: buff.ly/Z0mWSaU.

Hanna Stelzel, Director Containers, Port of Rotterdam sat down with us to discuss what changes she has been seeing at the #port in light of geopolitical tensions as she describes how Port of #Rotterdam continues to connect Europe with the rest of the world buff.ly/gacpFf4

Volatility is expensive. Fuel costs are up. Routing costs are up. Pressure on #supplychains is up. Working with an experienced #logistics provider matters more than ever. #ShipwithOEC

OEC Kansas City recently held a #tariff education event to help educate local #businesses on what they need to do to plan for and navigate the constantly changing #trade policies. To hear about what they learned, watch this: buff.ly/MyNWiq2. #brokerage #customs

Section 301 #tariffs have started shaping major #supplychain decisions: buff.ly/u8Is8j9. OEC can help you navigate it, whether it’s #sourcing, pricing, compliance, or long-term planning.

What is FAS? #TerminologyTuesday #incoterm #shipping

In case you missed it: buff.ly/pFo4xiF. Listen to OEC's latest Around the World in 80 Seconds to hear about it being illegal to use #Section122 to impose a 10% global #tariff, costing more to ship with #Maersk, a solid April for the #Port of LA, and more. #logistics

Global #energy disruption continues impacting #supplychains far beyond the #oil market. As instability surrounding the Strait of Hormuz drives higher #fuel costs, businesses across a variety of industries are facing a renewed pressure on margins. (buff.ly/kz31Fkb )

Within one week, #tariff policy shifted from potential increases to pullback (buff.ly/nmtoWbP). #Trade relations are volatile – make sure your #supplychain can keep up. #ShipwithOEC

Some #importers are starting to get their money back: buff.ly/Ag7Ifm0. But rising #fuel costs and inflation aren’t allowing much reprieve for #shippers and #supplychains. #shipwithOEC

Happy #FunFactFriday! #Rail capacity is tightening: buff.ly/sjGeAoK. In a market where demand continues to rise, even small reductions in available equipment can create ripple effects across the #supplychain. Rail plays a critical role in keeping #cargo moving efficiently

Speaking of shortages: buff.ly/WOJ9K1a. Even #truck drivers now may be in short supply.

Stay up to date with Kai's latest adventures in The Shipping Standard. In this issue, Poseidon comes up with a disruptive way to recover his lost #tariffs. #Shippers all over the world will literally pay the price. buff.ly/6YBwvf0

#Railcars are now becoming scarce: buff.ly/sjGeAoK. #Capacity constraints are hitting #supplychains from every angle. #ShipwithOEC to keep your #cargo moving.

India’s recent #trade agreements with the European Union and potential agreement with the United States are expected to reshape global #shipping patterns and elevate the strategic importance of U.S. East Coast #ports. Read about it here: buff.ly/Zn4lfJo.

What is FOB? #TerminologyTuesday #FOB #incoterm