Freight

  • B777 freighter on a tarmac with four people holding signage about a new Singapore-U.S. air cargo route.
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    FedEx cuts Asia-Americas capacity to match trade demand

    Despite the overall reduction, the carrier has made network changes to capture growth in Southeast Asia, including a Singapore-to-U.S. flight.

    By • July 8, 2025
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    Ocean spot rates cool in June as demand wanes, experts say

    July demand is likely to soften as April's frontloaded cargo arrives at ports, Clint Dvorak, senior director of ocean operations at SEKO, said.

    By • June 27, 2025
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    Early peak season signals challenging market ahead for trucking

    Shippers continued to frontload cargo in May ahead of tariffs, giving a boost to dry van volumes, but analysts note carriers still lack pricing power.

    By • June 25, 2025
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    Air cargo spot rates drift downward in May

    Spot prices fell for the first time in a year, likely due to declining consumer sentiment and international trade uncertainty, Xeneta reported.

    By • June 20, 2025
  • An aerial view of shipping containers on trucks and railcars at the Port of Los Angeles on Dec. 4, 2024.
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    As Los Angeles Port volumes slow, truckers see less business

    Global tariffs have led to ripple effects across the supply chain, including fewer ships and containers to haul, per the port's executive director, Gene Seroka.

    By • June 16, 2025
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    JB Hunt, BNSF, GMXT launch cross-border intermodal service

    All three companies seek to capitalize on the untapped potential from shippers converting over-the-road freight between the U.S. and Mexico to rail intermodal.

    By • June 12, 2025
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    Import surge expected amid tariff reprieve: NRF port tracker

    The U.S.-China tariff reduction is spurring retailers to get cargo moving again, although demand will be muted versus last year, a report projects.

    By • June 11, 2025
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    Trump tariffs

    Trump’s tariffs can stay while appeal weighed, court rules

    Oral arguments are tentatively set for July 31 in the case, which is centered around the president’s authority to impose sweeping duties.

    By • June 11, 2025
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    Tariffs, de minimis changes spark air cargo capacity shifts

    The countries of origin on Transpacific routes are changing as shippers move production out of China.

    By • June 4, 2025
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    CPKC, Teamsters issued new labor deal by arbitrator

    The railroad's represented workers' contract runs through December 2027 and includes 3% annual raises. 

    By • June 3, 2025
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    Trump tariffs

    US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

    The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.

    By • Updated May 29, 2025
  • A FedEx Freight truck on the road on Oct. 21, 2021.
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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
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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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    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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    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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    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