John S. James Co.

06/04/2026

🧭 Did you know John S. James Co. operates its own in-house NVOCC through our partner, Eur-A-Med Shipping Ltd (est. 1982)?

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This allows us to deliver competitive ocean freight rates, greater flexibility, and consistent oversight across global trade lanes—while maintaining full transparency and compliance.

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📩 Learn how our integrated approach helps support your supply chain: https://johnsjames.com/did-you-know-john-s-james-co-operates-its-own-in-house-non-vessel-operating-common-carrier-nvocc/

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06/04/2026

🇮🇳🇺🇸 India, U.S. Near Trade Pact as Tariff Negotiations Continue

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India and the United States are taking another step toward a potential trade agreement as negotiators meet in New Delhi to address tariff concerns, market access, and the impact of ongoing Section 301 investigations. Reporting by American Journal of Transportation, highlights India's push for competitive tariff treatment compared with other Asian manufacturing hubs, a development that could influence future sourcing and investment decisions across global supply chains.

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💡 Did You Know? India is one of the fastest-growing manufacturing destinations in the world and continues to attract companies looking to diversify supply chains beyond a single sourcing market.

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📩 As trade policies evolve, John S. James Co. helps importers and exporters manage tariff exposure, customs compliance, country-of-origin requirements, and strategic sourcing considerations. Our team monitors global trade developments to help clients make informed supply chain decisions. Learn more at johnsjames.com.
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https://www.ajot.com/news/india-u.s-near-trade-pact-tariff-terms-hinge-on-section-301-relief-source-says

India is likely to discuss Washington's Section 301 investigation and potential tariff measures with U.S. trade officials, as the two nations seek to finalise a deal, an Indian government source said on Monday.

06/04/2026

⚓ Strait of Hormuz Ship Transits Rise Amid U.S. Advisory Support and Security Tensions

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Shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are gradually increasing as carriers regain cautious confidence in the route, according to reporting from SupplyChainBrain and Bloomberg. While the U.S. Central Command is not escorting vessels, it is providing advisory support to help commercial operators reduce risk in one of the world’s most sensitive maritime corridors. The recovery in transits comes despite continued reports of security incidents and uneven vessel tracking visibility.

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💡 Did You Know? Around one fifth of global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, making it one of the most critical chokepoints in global trade.

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📩 John S. James Co. supports global shippers with ocean freight coordination, high risk route planning, customs brokerage, and compliance support for sensitive maritime lanes including energy and bulk cargo movements. Learn more at johnsjames.com.

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https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44193-strait-of-hormuz-ship-transits-are-rising-thanks-to-us-help?oly_enc_id=0462G9058534F7E

Some of the ships that have crossed belong to companies that hadn’t transited Hormuz since the war began.

06/03/2026

🇧🇷 USTR Section 301 Determination on Brazil’s Unreasonable Acts, Policies, and Practices

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Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced that several Brazilian policies and practices related to digital trade, intellectual property protection, ethanol market access, anti-corruption enforcement, tariffs, and illegal deforestation have been determined to burden or restrict U.S. commerce. The detailed USTR release outlines proposed responsive actions while negotiations between the United States and Brazil continue ahead of a key July deadline.

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💡 Did You Know? Section 301 investigations can lead to tariffs, trade remedies, or negotiated agreements when foreign government practices are found to unfairly impact U.S. commerce.

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📩 Companies trading with Brazil should pay close attention to potential policy changes that could affect tariff exposure, customs compliance, sourcing strategies, and cross-border trade operations. John S. James Co. helps importers and exporters stay informed on evolving trade regulations, duty impacts, customs requirements, and international supply chain developments. Learn more at johnsjames.com.

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📍 https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2026/june/ustr-section-301-determination-brazils-unreasonable-acts-policies-and-practices
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06/03/2026

🚢 Marinakis: Shipping Would Be Better Off Paying a Hormuz Fee

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In a thought-provoking interview covered by Adis Ajdin in Splash Maritime and Offshore News, shipping executive Evangelos M. Marinakis argued that the industry would have been better served by paying a structured transit fee to keep the Strait of Hormuz open rather than absorbing months of disruption, elevated risk premiums, and supply chain uncertainty. His comments also touched on tanker market recovery, ageing fleets, sanctions policy, and the growing importance of shipping in global energy security.

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💡 Did You Know? Approximately 20% of global petroleum consumption typically moves through the Strait of Hormuz, making it one of the world's most strategically important shipping routes.

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📩 John S. James Co. helps customers manage global trade disruptions through customs brokerage, supply chain visibility, trade compliance support, and strategic logistics solutions that help maintain cargo flow during periods of geopolitical uncertainty. Learn more at johnsjames.com.

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https://splash247.com/marinakis-shipping-would-be-better-off-paying-a-hormuz-fee/

One of the shipping industry’s most outspoken figures has suggested owners would have been better off paying a transit fee to keep the Strait of Hormuz open rather than enduring months of disruption from the closure that followed the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the US. Speaking at the Trad...

06/02/2026

🚆 Rail Mega-Merger Advances as U.S. Regulators Pause for Further Review

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FreightWaves reporter Stuart Chirls details how the Surface Transportation Board has kept the Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern merger process moving forward by requesting additional information instead of issuing a rare second rejection. The decision delays formal evaluation but preserves momentum for what could become the first transcontinental railroad combination in U.S. history. Markets reacted sharply, erasing roughly $7.5 billion in value as uncertainty grows around scale and structure.

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💡 Did You Know? This proposed deal could create the first transcontinental railroad operator in the United States, reshaping how freight moves coast to coast.

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📩 John S. James Co. supports shippers and logistics teams with rail-to-port coordination, intermodal planning, customs brokerage support, and trade compliance guidance to help manage shifting freight networks and regulatory complexity. Learn more at johnsjames.com.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-rail-mega-merger-moved-ahead-and-stb-avoided-making-history?oly_enc_id=9029F8691490C7T

The Surface Transportation Board gave conditional approval of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern revised merger application, but asked for more information.

06/02/2026

🚚 Importers into Mexico Can No Longer Delay Complying with New Customs Declaration Law

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Mexico's new customs reporting requirements officially moved into enforcement on June 1, requiring importers to electronically submit and validate multiple shipment documents through the Manifestación de Valor Electrónica (MVE) system. In a detailed report for SupplyChainBrain, Robert Bowman highlights how the new rules increase accountability, with importers now directly responsible for documentation accuracy and potential fines. It's a timely look at a major compliance shift affecting cross border trade.

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💡 Did You Know? Mexico's automotive sector exports nearly $186 billion annually, making it one of the industries most exposed to the new MVE compliance requirements.

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📩 As import requirements become more complex, John S. James Co. helps importers strengthen customs compliance, improve documentation accuracy, coordinate supporting trade records, and reduce the risk of costly delays or penalties when moving goods into Mexico. Learn more at johnsjames.com.

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https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/44156-importers-into-mexico-can-no-longer-delay-complying-with-new-customs-declaration-law?oly_enc_id=0462G9058534F7E

June 1 is the date on which Mexico begins enforcement of a comprehensive mandatory reporting law for all imports.

06/01/2026

🐔 Frozen Poultry Exports Up 8.5 Percent At Georgia Ports

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Georgia Ports Authority announced that frozen poultry exports through the Port of Savannah increased 8.5 percent over the latest 12-month period, reinforcing Savannah’s position as the nation’s leading gateway for frozen poultry exports. The release highlights how expanded cold chain infrastructure, refrigerated inspection capabilities, and inland connectivity are supporting U.S. agricultural exporters as demand for reliable temperature-controlled logistics continues to grow.

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💡 Did You Know? Georgia Ports handled approximately 37 percent of all frozen poultry exported from the United States last year, supported by nearly 3,600 refrigerated container slots in Savannah.
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📩 John S. James Co. is proud to support agricultural and refrigerated exporters with customs brokerage, cargo insurance, export documentation, and international logistics services designed to help time-sensitive cargo move efficiently through global supply chains. Our commitment to export excellence includes recognition with the President’s E Award for Export Services. Learn more at johnsjames.com.

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https://gaports.com/press-releases/frozen-poultry-exports-up-8-5-percent-at-georgia-ports/

Growers make Savannah top export gateway SAVANNAH, Ga., May 28, 2026 – Frozen poultry exports through the Port of Savannah are up by 8.5 percent in the latest 12-month figures. For the 12-month period ending in February, the Port of Savannah handled 55,957 twenty-foot equivalent container units of...

06/01/2026

🇺🇸🇲🇽 US And Mexico Set Three Rounds Of Trade Deal Talks Without Canada

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American Journal of Transportation, highlights the next phase of USMCA-related trade negotiations as the United States and Mexico prepare for three rounds of bilateral talks focused on economic security, agriculture, and stricter rules of origin for industrial goods. The absence of Canada from the announced negotiation schedule signals growing complexity in North American trade relations as policymakers push for stronger regional manufacturing protections.

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💡 Did You Know? Rules of origin under USMCA determine how much North American content a product must contain to qualify for preferential tariff treatment, making them critical for automotive and industrial supply chains.

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📩 As USMCA negotiations evolve, John S. James Co. assists importers and exporters with customs brokerage, trade compliance support, origin documentation, and cross-border logistics solutions designed to help businesses manage changing tariff requirements and regional sourcing rules. Learn more at johnsjames.com.

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https://www.ajot.com/news/us-mexico-set-three-rounds-of-trade-deal-talks-without-canada

The Trump administration's trade agency said on Wednesday it will kick off the first of three negotiating rounds with Mexico this week to revamp the North American trade agreement, but made no mention of any talks with Canada.

05/29/2026

🌐 Want to build a career where people actually choose to stay?

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In a fast-paced industry like global logistics, stability matters. At John S. James Co., our team members have an average tenure of over 10 years per person.

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People don't just take a job here—they build a lifelong career.

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Since 1941, we have provided exceptional service to the international transportation community. We owe our decades of success entirely to our dedicated team, and we continue that mission today with a company culture focused on integrity, compliance, and mutual respect.

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If you’re looking for a workplace that values your expertise and supports your long-term growth, we want to hear from you!
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What We Offer Our Team:
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📆 Work-Life Balance: Progressive Paid Time Off (PTO) plan & flexible scheduling potential.

📈 Career Growth: Concrete personal and professional development opportunities.

🏥 Comprehensive Insurance: Full health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

💰 Financial Security: Generous 401(k) matching.

🏡 Modern Workplace: Hybrid work potential for eligible roles.
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👉 Join a team where your future is secure. Explore our open positions and apply today: https://johnsjames.com/careers/

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