08/28/2026
๐ Industry Update: Global Shipping Costs Are Shifting
The global logistics market continues to change and eCommerce sellers are feeling the impact.
๐ข Ocean freight: Transpacific rates have started to soften from recent highs, but costs remain elevated and carriers are adding surcharges. MSC, for example, announced Panama Canal surcharges for AsiaโU.S. East/Gulf Coast shipments.
โฝ Fuel costs: Ongoing instability around the Strait of Hormuz is pushing carriers to introduce emergency fuel surcharges.
๐ฆ U.S. imports: The U.S. Court of International Trade upheld the suspension of the $800 de minimis exemption, increasing the importance of duties, taxes, and customs planning for low-value imports.
For Amazon and eCommerce sellers, the message is simple:
Freight cost โ landed cost.
Planning your inventory, shipping strategy, and fulfillment operations ahead of Q4 is more important than ever.
๐ Forceget helps businesses navigate changing logistics costs and keep their supply chain moving.