Looking for Third Party Logistics Providers? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know About Today's Law Changes

Shipping is no longer just about moving freight from Point A to Point B; it’s a high-stakes compliance game. With U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) aggressively cracking down on Section 321 de minimis entries and new 12.5% tariffs hitting imports from over 60 countries, your bottom line is under direct fire.

The era of "set it and forget it" logistics is over. CBP is leveraging data-driven pattern analysis to flag shippers who split orders to dodge the $800 threshold. If your 3PL Maryland partner isn't shifting you toward a formal entry model, you’re risking massive audits and cargo holds. At the same time, the IMO's new MASS Code for autonomous shipping and updated Jones Act waiver reporting under 46 U.S.C. § 501(c) are adding layers of maritime complexity that most providers aren't equipped to handle.

For brands using Mid-Atlantic fulfillment, these regulatory shifts mean landed costs are skyrocketing. Beyond basic storage, you now need a partner capable of SKU-level landed cost modeling that accounts for retaliatory tariffs and fuel surcharges. Whether you’re operating out of a food-grade warehouse or managing high-risk cargo in a Hazmat certified 3PL, the margin for error has disappeared.

Reliability in this environment requires infrastructure. From our Glen Burnie warehouse, Lanta Logistics provides the real-time visibility and structured performance-driven execution needed to navigate these legal hurdles without slowing down your scale.

Eliminate inefficiencies and protect your margins by partnering with a provider that treats compliance as a competitive advantage( contact Lanta Logistics today.)