09:00 Freight Pulse: Today’s Shipping Law Changes Explained in Under 3 Minutes

The White House just signaled a new era of trade enforcement with the June 2026 “Strengthening Customs Enforcement” executive action. This policy shift directly impacts every Mid-Atlantic fulfillment operation by targeting long-standing "loopholes" and outdated reporting processes that have slowed terminal throughput.

The Customs Crackdown

Customs reform is no longer a talking point; it is an active mandate. The administration is prioritizing the modernization of cross-border data, which means tighter scrutiny on cargo valuation and origin declarations. For businesses utilizing a 3PL Maryland partner, this means your provider must have the tech stack to support instant, accurate data submission. Failure to adapt to these "strengthened" standards will likely result in increased audits and significant storage fees at the Port of Baltimore.

Post-Waiver Jones Act Oversight

Following the expiration of the temporary Jones Act waivers on May 17, MARAD is now in full enforcement mode. The latest reports from June 10 indicate that federal oversight of coastwise trade is intensifying. Shippers moving essential commodities between U.S. ports must ensure every foreign-flag vessel movement utilized during the waiver period is fully documented via the Vessel Entrance and Clearance System (VECS). There is zero margin for error; non-compliance is met with immediate civil penalties.

Global Compliance: The ICS2 Shift

For brands scaling internationally, the EU’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is now the mandatory standard for all land-based modes as of June 1, 2026. Your food-grade warehouse and Hazmat certified 3PL must now provide complete advance entry summary declarations before any cargo crosses the border. Without this digital data, your freight will sit at the frontier, killing your delivery timelines.

Stop reacting to the news and start out-executing the competition. Lanta Logistics provides the structured, performance-driven logistics needed to navigate these legal shifts. From our strategically located Glen Burnie warehouse to our specialized hazmat solutions, we eliminate the friction in your supply chain.

Contact Lanta Logistics today to ensure your supply chain remains compliant and your margins remain protected.