Freight

  • A FedEx Freight truck on the road on Oct. 21, 2021.
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    "Fedex Freight" by Tomás Del Coro is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
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    FedEx names CEO for Freight post-spinoff

    John A. Smith, who led the LTL carrier from 2018 to 2021, will take the helm once the move is complete by next year.

    By • May 20, 2025
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    Courtesy of The Port of Los Angeles
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    China tariff reduction drives uptick in Asia-to-US bookings

    Shippers are pushing to import goods before the 90-day reprieve expires, Port of Los Angeles leader Gene Seroka said.

    By • May 20, 2025
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    Sponsored by SPS Commerce

    Cost-saving strategies you’ll want to implement in 2025

    As the supply chain remains unpredictable, brands look for tactics to remain profitable.

    By SPS Commerce • May 19, 2025
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    ArcBest sees 5 ways shippers are reacting to tariffs

    COO Eddie Sorg described conversations with customers as a “mixed bag.” For example, some are utilizing more domestic manufacturing and supplier options.

    By • May 9, 2025
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    Retrieved from Werner Enterprises on May 02, 2025
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    Tariff talks with shippers reflect a ‘muddied’ outlook, Werner says

    The carrier reported lower utilization from “stop and go” activity as customers remained concerned around new duties.

    By • May 8, 2025
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    Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
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    Ocean rates flat on Asia-to-US trade lanes

    A decrease in volumes has contributed to an uptick in blank sailings, per Xeneta Chief Analyst Peter Sand.

    By • May 7, 2025
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    Courtesy of Cathay Pacific
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    De minimis’ end to trigger air cargo turbulence

    All eyes are on e-commerce, with a shift in demand potentially upending the industry and the distribution of global capacity, per Xeneta.

    By • May 5, 2025
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    Volvo Group truck sales fall amid tariff uncertainty

    The truck manufacturer lowered its North American market sales forecast as higher duties shake the marketplace.

    By • April 29, 2025
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    "Yantian port from above" by Gigel.atat is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Trade data series

    What does the US import from China?

    Over $400 billion worth of goods were imported from China in 2024, with electronics, toys, furniture and machinery topping the list.

    By • April 25, 2025
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    Knight-Swift: Tariff uncertainties stunt March volumes

    “Our customers are expressing more concern around cost impacts of tariffs and less concern regarding demand from their customers,” CEO Adam Miller said.

    By • April 24, 2025
  • An Old Dominion Freight Line truck pulls two trailers
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    Courtesy of Old Dominion Freight Line
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    Old Dominion doesn’t see Amazon’s LTL service as a threat

    CEO Marty Freeman said the e-commerce giant’s new service presents an opportunity.

    By • April 24, 2025
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    Kendall Davis / Supply Chain Dive
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    Air cargo shippers opt for short-term contracts as tariffs escalate

    Global trade uncertainty is making the spot market more attractive, with the de minimis exemption’s uncertain future adding fuel to the fire. 

    By • April 22, 2025
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    Retrieved from J.B. Hunt on April 17, 2025
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    JB Hunt faces shipper caution in contract negotiations

    Customers are holding out for better rates as tariffs and inflation continue to roil trucking markets, one analyst said.

    By • April 21, 2025
  • An aerial view of a Pasha Hawaii container ship arriving in the Port Of Long Beach near a Cosco Shipping container ship on April 3, 2025 in Long Beach, California.
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    Mario Tama via Getty Images
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    US proceeds with China-linked ship fees

    Trade groups fear the plan will raise ocean rates and disrupt supply chains, but U.S. officials argue the fees are essential to incentivizing domestic shipbuilding.

    By • April 18, 2025
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    Courtesy of South Carolina Ports Authority
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    Ocean rates see uptick amid tariff turmoil

    Trade uncertainty is prompting a drop in ocean cargo bookings out of China, Freightos said.

    By • April 17, 2025
  • An aerial view of shipping containers stacked (TOP) and on rail cars (BOTTOM) at the Port Of Los Angeles
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    Mario Tama via Getty Images
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    Brands temporarily halt ocean shipments from China

    Escalating tariffs between the U.S. and China are slowing global trade, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

    By • April 15, 2025
  • Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on March 24, 2025.
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    US launches probe into semiconductor imports

    The Section 232 investigation comes ahead of anticipated tariffs on the industry.

    By • April 14, 2025
  • In an aerial view, container ships sit docked at the Port of Oakland on December 09, 2024 in Oakland, California.
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    Trump signs executive order to boost US’ role in ocean shipping

    A Maritime Action Plan will target port infrastructure, mariner workforce training and U.S. shipbuilding, per an executive order published Wednesday.

    By • April 14, 2025
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    Retrieved from Saia Facebook page on April 08, 2025
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    Saia localizes its customer service operations

    The changes, which aim to speed response time, have led to “workforce impacts” in Georgia and Idaho.

    By • April 14, 2025
  • An Amazon truck is seen entering the LDJ5 Amazon Sort Center on April 25, 2022 in New York City.
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    Amazon launches LTL service in US

    The less-than-truckload offering is currently limited to inbound shipments destined for the e-commerce giant’s fulfillment centers.

    By • April 11, 2025
  • Symbolic of Sino-American relations, the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the Republic of China fly together on flag poles next to each other on a sunny, windy day.
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    China raises tariffs on US imports to 125%

    The increase takes effect April 12, and the country's Ministry of Finance signaled it won’t retaliate further if Trump hikes duties again.

    By • April 11, 2025
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    Trump says ‘major’ tariffs coming on pharmaceuticals

    The president said the new duties would “come shortly” in a speech on Tuesday, potentially joining levies specific to other sectors such as cars and auto parts.

    By Kristin Jensen • April 10, 2025
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    EU delays US tariff countermeasures by 90 days

    The move comes in response to President Donald Trump’s pause of reciprocal tariffs against the bloc and most other trading partners.

    By • Updated April 14, 2025
  • President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House on April 7, 2025.
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    Trump tariffs

    Trump pauses most reciprocal tariffs, hikes China’s further

    The U.S. will now charge a 125% duty on imports from China, while most other countries will be subject to a 10% rate for 90 days.

    By • Updated April 11, 2025
  • A truck transports a container at Yangluo container port on the Yangtze River on April 12, 2020 in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
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    China raises tariffs on US to 84%, matching Trump’s increase

    The retaliatory duties, taking effect Thursday, were originally set at 34% before the White House raised its own rates further.

    By • April 9, 2025