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Russia Sanctions Bill Passes House, Setting Up Possible 100% Tariffs on 15 Countries; September Set to Be Busiest Import Month on Record for TPEB

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The House passed a bill enabling up to 100% tariffs on 15 countries tied to Russian oil trade and sanctions evasion, CAPE Phase 3 restarts Oct. 6, and September is on pace to be the busiest U.S. import month on record for TPEB.


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    Middle East & AfricaSeptember 17, 2026

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  • Photo of a green-hulled container ship berthed under a long row of red gantry cranes at dusk.
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  • Overhead aerial photo of a laden container ship under escort by tugboats across dark teal water.
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  • Photo of a wall of stacked blue and weathered shipping containers filling the frame at a container yard.
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    Middle East & AfricaJuly 16, 2026

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  • White passenger jet airliner flying low against a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds, viewed from below
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    Middle East & AfricaMarch 12, 2026

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  • Container ship berthed at a port terminal at dusk beside a row of cranes reflected in calm water
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    Middle East & AfricaMarch 5, 2026

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    Middle East & AfricaJuly 11, 2024

    Freight Market Update: July 11, 2024

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