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Analysts warned the proposed toll could have sent container shipping costs skyrocketing, especially if the fee was based on the value of cargo being moved.

Trump Walks Back Proposed 20% Hormuz Shipping Fee

Analysts warned the proposed toll could have sent container shipping costs skyrocketing, especially if the fee was based on the value of cargo being moved.

By Glenn Taylor

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The proposal follows renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and an ensuing sharp decline in vessel traffic through one of the world's busiest maritime chokepoints.
Logistics

Trump Says US Will Blockade Iranian Ports Again, Charge 20% Strait of Hormuz Cargo Fee

Glenn Taylor
FedEx
Logistics

UPS, FedEx Top List of Logistics Companies Ranked by Market Cap

Arthur Zaczkiewicz
The USTR building in Washington, D.C.
Trade

Industry Groups Weigh In On USTR’s Proposed Forced Labor Tariffs

Kate Nishimura

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The vessel-sharing partners restored another Asia-to-Mediterranean service through the Suez Canal, even as a cargo vessel came under attack in the southern Red Sea over the weekend.
Logistics

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Resume Red Sea Service Despite Fresh Security Concerns

Apparel on a rack.
SJ Denim

Consumers Need Visual Cues, Labeling to Distinguish 'Green' Apparel Options

MCM
SJ Denim

Milan Fashion Week Men’s: Brands Stay True to Their Denim DNA

Uyghur protest
Sustainability

America at 250: Can the US Get the World to Join Its Forced Labor Fight?

Echo Mexico President Troy Ryley says growing customs complexity is pushing shippers to prioritize compliance and integrated cross-border logistics.
Logistics

USMCA Review Reinforces New Reality for US-Mexico Supply Chains

The carrier now expects global container volumes to grow 4 percent in 2026, reflecting stronger-than-anticipated market demand, particularly in Asia.
Logistics

Maersk Lifts 2026 Profit Outlook as Strong Freight Rates Defy Earlier Shipping Gloom

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Port of Long Beach CEO: Traditional Peak Shipping Season ‘Outdated and Obsolete’

The port handled 10.6 percent more TEUs in June as CEO Noel Hacegaba said supply chains are replacing predictable peak seasons with year-round cargo surges.
Trade

Tariff Refunds Cause National Deficit to Balloon in June

U.S. Treasury check.
Financial

Food, Fuel and Fashion: Retailers Manage to Convince Shoppers to Spend More

Looks from the Blue Tab collection by Levi's.
Industry News

How Squarespace Is Helping Brands Master Limited Product Drops

Squarespace is releasing a set of tools to help subscribers with their limited releases.
Industry News

Is After Midnight The New Peak Hour For Gen Z Shoppers?

CouponFollow polled over 1,000 Americans to see how they shop after dark.
Sustainability

Re&Up Hits B Corp Milestone

Re&Up
Shoe Industry News

EU Rules on Destruction of Unsold Apparel and Shoes Are About to Go into Effect: Here’s How It Could Benefit Small Shoe and Fashion Firms

Nona Source deadstock leather options on July 14,2026.
Logistics

Trump Walks Back Proposed 20% Hormuz Shipping Fee

Analysts warned the proposed toll could have sent container shipping costs skyrocketing, especially if the fee was based on the value of cargo being moved.
Industry News

Retail Construction Holds Steady

The Mall at Green Hills in Nashville *All renderings, illustrations, and images presented herein, are approximate artistic representations intended only for conceptual and referential purposes and are subject to change at any time.
Shoe Industry News

As Back-to-school Season Looms, Children’s Shoe Prices Rise Fastest in Nearly 4 Years

Children's Shoes, shoes, kids shoes, shoe prices, footwear, prices, inflation
SJ Denim

Wrangler Delivers Lightweight Durability with Toughlite Denim

Toughlite debuted in the brand’s globally best-selling fits, the 13MWZ Original Fit Cowboy Cut and the 936 Slim Fit Cowboy Cut.
Industry News

Tech Tuesday: Supply Chain Clarity, Fintech Investments

Flex’s net 60 Visa card for businesses
Trade

South Africa Asks USTR for Exemption From Pending Forced Labor Duties

South African flags.
Industry News

YKK and Epson Debuts Recycled Non-Woven Zipper Tape

YKK's Excella zipper made with recycled fibers.
Industry News

Irani Group Launches In-House AI Lab

Yifat Irani, co-owner and Co-CEO of the Irani Group, says AI is a part of retail's future.

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How Fashion Can Overcome Overproduction While Preserving Profitability

Source Fashion’s Suzanne Ellingham explained an alternative path available for companies to scale back production and better support the value chain.

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Material Innovation and Verification in Circular Fashion

In conversation with Henry Wong, vice president of product development and marketing at AGI Denim.

AGI Denim Scales Clean Tech Across Operations to Maximize Impact and Efficiency

Retail Rx tariffs brand case study with Lafayette 148 co-founder and CEO Deirdre Quinn

The Tariff Effect: A Luxury Brand Case Study

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Recycled Cotton Holds Strong

One area that mills hope will remain resilient is the denim industry’s commitment to circularity and recycled cotton.

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