Reuters highlights the latest Descartes July Global Shipping Report, which found that U.S. container imports reached their fourth-highest monthly total on record despite ongoing geopolitical and tariff uncertainty. The data points to continued resilience in global trade while underscoring the importance of visibility and analytics to help businesses navigate shifting trade policies and changing import patterns.

Supply Chain Brain shares insights from Descartes' Jackson Wood on why robust recordkeeping and reporting are essential as OFAC enforcement becomes increasingly data-driven. As regulators leverage advanced analytics to identify sanctions compliance risks, organizations need accurate records, auditable processes and trusted trade data to strengthen compliance and reduce exposure.