De minimis’ future: 4 questions shippers should consider

The exemption's end for China could generate price volatility in e-commerce over the next few weeks while driving more fulfillment operations to the U.S., experts say.

By Max Garland • April 16, 2025

CH Robinson expands AI use for LTL quotes, capacity acquisition

Since the capability launched, the freight broker has seen a 30% monthly jump in LTL quotes coming from AI.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 16, 2025

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

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 Kelly Stroh • April 15, 2025

US launches probe into semiconductor imports

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

By Philip Neuffer • April 14, 2025

US launches probe that could set stage for pharma tariffs

The Commerce Department has begun a Section 232 investigation into the national security effects of the U.S. importing pharmaceuticals and their starting materials.

By Ned Pagliarulo • April 14, 2025

FedEx’s China-to-US fee returns as it preps for de minimis changes

The $0.45 per pound surcharge will end May 2, the day the carrier will adjust its charges for clearing sub-$800 imports through customs.

By Max Garland • April 14, 2025

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 Kelly Stroh • April 14, 2025

Saia localizes its customer service operations

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

By Alejandra Carranza • April 14, 2025

Trump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

Smartphones and electronic integrated circuits, among other products, now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption — though officials say sector-specific duties are still coming.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated April 14, 2025

UPS reinstates China-to-US fee — with no end date

The $0.29 per pound surcharge is returning April 13 as the two countries' trade war continues to escalate.

By Max Garland • April 11, 2025

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 Alejandra Carranza • April 11, 2025

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 Max Garland • April 11, 2025

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

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 Max Garland • Updated April 14, 2025

Ground delivery costs projected to climb despite discounting push

Q1 rates were higher than expected as UPS and FedEx rolled out price increases, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By Max Garland • April 10, 2025

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 Philip Neuffer • Updated April 11, 2025

Walmart, Uber share food delivery innovation strategies

Executives said drones and autonomous vehicles are helping their companies speed up need-it-now delivery trips during Grocery Dive’s virtual event.

By Peyton Bigora • April 9, 2025

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 Max Garland • April 9, 2025

BNSF, Norfolk Southern team up for intermodal rail service at Pacific Northwest ports

The offering will ship freight between the Northwest Seaport Alliance and Chicago in six days, per the companies.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 9, 2025

APM Terminals acquires Panama Canal Railway from CPKC

The acquisition will not impact operations for the Panama-based railroad, per a spokesperson. 

By Kelly Stroh • April 8, 2025

DHL seeks boost to healthcare business with Cryopdp acquisition

The temperature-controlled transportation provider will integrate into DHL Supply Chain once the $195 million deal is cleared by regulators.

By Max Garland • April 7, 2025

Too many companies are missing out on the loading dock revolution

Fortune 100 retail and logistics giants are thinking differently about their loading docks.

April 7, 2025

Fashion industry wary of sweeping tariff changes

The new policies are likely to raise prices and weaken consumer confidence, and are unlikely to bring U.S. manufacturing back, experts say.

By Lara Ewen • April 4, 2025

De minimis shipping from China ending in May, other countries at risk

The White House plans to nix the exemption for other countries once systems are in place to collect duty revenue, with few exceptions.

By Max Garland • April 2, 2025

4 best practices for logistics managers in 2025

Freight visibility and route optimization are critical to moving cargo in a demanding marketplace, experts say. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 2, 2025