What You Need to Know: Tariffs, Spot Rates & Industry Insights

From rising tariffs to record-breaking container volumes, we’re keeping a close eye on the shifts that matter most to your business.

📦 Spot Rates Surge as Tariff Pause Drives Demand

Container spot rates are climbing fast — up 30% in Shanghai as shippers rush to move cargo before a 90-day U.S.–China tariff pause ends. Major carriers are reactivating routes and adding capacity, with transpacific volumes expected to spike 50% in the coming weeks.

👉 Planning ahead is key. Let us help you navigate this window.

🚢 U.S. Imports Rise Despite Tariffs

U.S. ports moved over 2.4 million TEUs in April — the second-highest this year — as importers raced to beat rising tariffs. West Coast ports saw strong gains, and delays dropped to their lowest since 2021. Imports from China jumped 5.4%.

📈 Now’s the time to reevaluate your freight strategy. We’re here to support your next move.

🧠 Big Ideas, Global Impact

Our Chief Strategy Officer, Gary Goldfarb, was recently featured in Miami Today for his forward-thinking work shaping the future of global logistics. In the article, he discusses the rising role of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) and how South Florida is emerging as a powerhouse logistics hub—driven by innovation, strategy, and world-class infrastructure.

🌎 A must-read for anyone following the future of trade.

Two Coasts. One Trusted Partner.

From our strategic hubs in Miami and Los Angeles, Interport provides flexible, end-to-end logistics solutions tailored for both global and domestic shipments.

Whether it’s FTZ services, bonded storage, LCL freight, or seamless door-to-door distribution, we’re here to move your cargo—no minimums, no hidden fees.

Use our Foreign Trade Zones to mitigate the risks with all new and potential tariffs.

Have questions or need support navigating these changes?

Our team is here to help—reach out anytime at sales.support@interport.us

Best regards,

The Interport Logistics Team

P.S. We’re dedicated to helping you ensure your supply chain remains strong and efficient. Because of the customer we exist! 👏🏼