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The Importance of Strategically Located Air Freight Gateways in a Logistics Partner — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Oct 7, 2025

The Importance of Strategically Located Air Freight Gateways in a Logistics Partner

Airfreight gateways are key locations that facilitate the movement of goods by air. They connect regions, enable efficient cargo transport, and integrate services such as customs clearance and warehousing.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa Causes Widespread Disruptions to Logistics Across Hong Kong and Southern China — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Sep 23, 2025

Super Typhoon Ragasa Causes Widespread Disruptions to Logistics Across Hong Kong and Southern China

Super Typhoon Ragasa is now bringing severe weather conditions to Hong Kong and large parts of southern China, causing widespread disruption to transport, logistics, and daily life. With the typhoon continuing to intensify, significant…

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CBP Enforcement in 2025: Compliance Risks, Penalties & How to Prepare — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Sep 8, 2025

CBP Enforcement in 2025: Compliance Risks, Penalties & How to Prepare

Due to a combination of policy shifts, operational enhancements, and strategic priorities under the current administration, CBP enforcement is at one of its highest levels in recent history. Compliance is no longer a back-office function —…

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Golden Week in China: What It Means for Your Supply Chain — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Sep 2, 2025

Golden Week in China: What It Means for Your Supply Chain

Every year on October 1, China celebrates National Day, marking the founding of the People’s Republic of China. This date also signals the start of Golden Week—a major national holiday that typically spans October 1–7.

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De Minimis Exemption Ends on August 29, 2025 — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Aug 29, 2025

De Minimis Exemption Ends on August 29, 2025

On August 29, the de minimis exemption will expire for imported goods regardless of value, country of origin, mode of transportation, or method of entry, except for articles covered by 50 U.S.C. 1702(b), e.g., informational materials,…

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Building a Greener Future: Crane Worldwide’s Sustainability Journey — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Jul 29, 2025

Building a Greener Future: Crane Worldwide’s Sustainability Journey

At Crane Worldwide Logistics, we are committed to embedding sustainability into everything we do. As a trusted logistics partner with a global footprint, we’re focused on reducing our environmental impact while helping clients move goods…

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U.S. Tariff Market Update & Supply Chain Impact Report — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Jul 14, 2025

U.S. Tariff Market Update & Supply Chain Impact Report

The U.S. has implemented or signaled the following key tariff actions:

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Client Advisory: Middle East Airspace Escalations — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Jun 16, 2025

Client Advisory: Middle East Airspace Escalations

All Gulf airspaces, including Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, remain open, with air traffic gradually returning to normal, though some delays persist due to route adjustments. Ocean freight continues to face risks in the Bab…

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Client Advisory: Trade and Transportation Disruptions Between India and Pakistan — Crane Worldwide Logistics

May 8, 2025

Client Advisory: Trade and Transportation Disruptions Between India and Pakistan

Recent geopolitical developments have significantly impacted cargo movement between India and Pakistan. In response to the evolving situation, both nations have introduced new restrictions affecting ocean and air freight services.

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Affected Operations in Wake of Myanmar Earthquake — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Mar 28, 2025

Affected Operations in Wake of Myanmar Earthquake

Please be advised that there has been a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 in Southeast Asia. The earthquake occurred in central Myanmar this morning, with tremors felt as far as Bangkok, Thailand.

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Strike Action Planned in Japan Ports — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Mar 26, 2025

Strike Action Planned in Japan Ports

On March 25, the Central Labor and Management Association of Port Transport held the third round of collective bargaining.

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UPDATE: Flights cancelled at London Heathrow due to power outage — Crane Worldwide Logistics

Mar 22, 2025

UPDATE: Flights cancelled at London Heathrow due to power outage

On an announcement on their website , London Heathrow have confirmed that they are now fully operational after the closure of the airport due to a power outage yesterday.

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