Today’s 14:00 Freight Pulse: Shipping Law Changes Explained in Under 2 Minutes

The landscape of international shipping and domestic drayage just shifted. If you’re importing goods or moving containers through Mid-Atlantic ports, the "old way" of doing business just became a liability for your bottom line.

The "Death of De Minimis" and New Surcharges

The most seismic shift this month is the permanent suspension of Section 321 de minimis for commercial e-commerce. As of February 2026, the $800 duty-free threshold is gone. Every commercial parcel now faces a 10% "Section 122" surcharge plus standard tariffs. For growing brands, this means your landed costs just spiked. You need a 3PL Maryland partner that understands HTS classification for every single SKU to avoid massive customs delays.

OSRA and the New D&D Reality

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has fully weaponized the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA). Carriers can no longer send vague, "all-in" detention and demurrage (D&D) invoices. Every bill must now include specific data elements: container numbers, free time, and rate basis: or it is legally unenforceable. At Lanta Logistics, we audit every invoice to ensure our clients aren't paying for carrier inefficiencies.

Performance-Driven Compliance

As of June 8, we’ve also seen a slight reprieve with Section 232 tariff reductions on specific industrial equipment. However, with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entering its next phase, global supply chains are tightening. Whether you need a food-grade warehouse for sensitive inventory or a Hazmat certified 3PL, compliance is no longer a "nice to have": it’s a survival requirement.

Lanta Logistics operates a strategic Glen Burnie warehouse hub that provides the Mid-Atlantic fulfillment speed necessary to outpace these regulatory hurdles. We eliminate inefficiencies so you can focus on scale.

Bottom line: Don't let new shipping laws erode your margins; contact Lanta Logistics today to bulletproof your supply chain execution.