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Rising Middle East Tensions Dash Hopes for Red Sea Shipping Restart
Shippers moving cargo between Asia, Europe and the U.S. East Coast face reneweduncertainty over when vessels can safely return to the Red Sea and Suez Canal, as tensions inthe Middle East escalate. A U.S. carrier strike group has arrived in...
February 18, 2026
February 18, 2026
Logistics Managers Report Slower but Ongoing Capacity Contraction
The freight market tightened once more in January, according to the latest Logistics Managers’Index (LMI), a monthly survey of supply...
February 18, 2026
Port of Los Angeles Unveils Aggressive Expansion, Braces for Major Growth
Port of Los Angeles announced plans to expand two existing container terminals and developan 89-acre chassis operations facility, in addition...
January 13, 2026
Spot Rates Surge 18.9% in Strong 2025 Holiday Peak, Brokers Brace for 2026 Volatility
The U.S. trucking market began showing signs of renewed tightness in late 2025 after morethan three years of low rates...
January 13, 2026
3PL Demand Keeps U.S. Warehousing Market Growing Despite High Vacancies
Demand from third-party logistics providers (3PLs) is sustaining growth in U.S. warehousing andfulfillment space despite higher vacancy rates and soft...
January 13, 2026
Port of LA, Ocean Carriers Back Union Pacific’s Proposed Norfolk Southern Deal
Union Pacific Railroad (UP) has secured key industry backing for its proposed $85 billionacquisition of Norfolk Southern Railway (NS), with...
December 12, 2025
Shipping Slowdown Deepens Heading Into 2026 Amid Weak Retail Demand
US ocean shipping is closing out 2025 on a weak note as import volumes continue to fall,signaling a deeper slowdown...
December 12, 2025
Global Shipping Eyes Red Sea Return as Trans-Pacific Rates Lose Steam
Overcapacity in trans-Pacific shipping routes has derailed carriers’ plans to raise freight rates inNovember, with prices quickly falling back after...
December 12, 2025
CDL Crackdown Puts Freight on Edge as California Axes 17,000 Trucker Licenses
California has revoked approximately 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) after a federalaudit found that the state failed to ensure license...
November 12, 2025
Logistics Industry Regains Stability as Transportation Metrics Rebound
After more than three years of recession, the logistics industry is finally showing signs ofstability, according to a transportation sentiment...
November 12, 2025
Redecking of Vincent Thomas Bridge to Begin Early Next Year
Work to replace the deck of the Vincent Thomas Bridge at the Port of Los Angeles is set tobegin early...
November 12, 2025
US, China Pause Port Fees for a Year Amid Trade Negotiations
The United States and China agreed to pause reciprocal port fees for one year starting 10November, as part of broader...
October 20, 2025
Newsom Rejects Bill Limiting Air District Authority, Automation at California Ports
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed Senate Bill 34, a measure that would have restrictedthe South Coast Air Quality Management...
October 20, 2025
China Hits Back with New Port Fees on U.S.-Operated Ships
China has announced new port fees targeting ships operated or owned by U.S. companies, indirect retaliation for similar measures imposed...
October 20, 2025
Trucks May Once Again Face Demurrage Bills After Court Ruling
Truckers could once again face demurrage charges after a federal appeals court overturnedpart of a Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) rule...
September 29, 2025
Independent Contractor Rule Set for Overhaul under Trump Administration
The Trump administration is moving to rescind the Biden-era independent contractor (IC) rule atthe Department of Labor and replace it...
September 29, 2025
Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Edge Up as Carriers Weigh Capacity Cuts
Spot freight rates from Asia to the US West Coast edged up slightly earlier this month,according to Platts and Shanghai...
September 29, 2025
Shipping Profits Sink as Overcapacity, Weak Demand Drag Down Rates
Profit margins of ocean carriers are projected to drop by more than half in 2025 compared to2023 levels, as vessel...
August 19, 2025
Freight Market Edges Toward Recovery as Carriers Prepare for Demand
The US truckload market may finally be turning a corner after a nearly three-year slump, withlarge carriers cautiously adding trucks...
August 19, 2025
Tech Platforms, Rate War Put US Drayage Providers at Risk
Drayage providers across the United States are under mounting pressure as rising operatingcosts, new competition, and technology-enabled platforms squeeze profit...
August 19, 2025
Tariff Uncertainty Forces US Importers to Rethink Sourcing, Halt Shipments
US importers are grappling with unprecedented uncertainty as shifting tariff deadlines under theTrump administration disrupt sourcing plans, raise costs, and...
July 10, 2025
Container Lines Face Pressure to Sustain Capacity Discipline in H2 2025
Capacity discipline and external factors helped ease overcapacity in container shipping duringthe first half of 2025. Container lines also secured...
July 10, 2025
Trucking Marginal Costs Hit Record High Despite Dip in Fuel Prices
Despite a slight drop in the average cost of truck operations last year, marginal costs rosesignificantly when lower fuel prices...
July 10, 2025
Trade Tensions and Labor Costs Push Tech Manufacturing Out of China
Major technology companies are steering away from China as their primary supplier amidescalating trade tensions with the United States, according...
June 20, 2025
DOT Crackdown on English Skills Gains Backing With Federal and State Legislation
Members of Congress have joined the push to remove truck drivers from U.S. roads who areunable to communicate in English...
June 20, 2025
Fixed Tariffs, Stronger Demand Fuel Confidence in Ocean Rate Hikes
Strong demand on the Asia–Europe ocean trade is helping to keep short-term container rateselevated, as ocean carriers continue shifting capacity...
June 20, 2025
Trump Blocks California Emissions Rules, Ending Federal EV Waivers
President Donald Trump signed three resolutions on June 12 revoking California’s authority toenforce stricter emissions standards and its future ban...
May 24, 2025
Trade Disputes, Soft Volumes Extend Truckload Freight Slump
Truckload shippers in the U.S. are clinging to pricing power as freight volumes waver and tradeuncertainty triggers fresh negotiations with...
May 24, 2025
West Coast Supply Chain Feels Strain as China Shipments Dry Up
Ports along the U.S. West Coast are preparing for a significant fall in imports over the nextseveral weeks as shipping...
May 24, 2025
Freight Slows, But LTL Prices Keep Climbing
U.S. less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers have managed to raise rates despite a prolonged freightdownturn, but signs of weakening demand are starting...
April 25, 2025
Retailers, Manufacturers Embrace Slower but Cheaper Freight Options
U.S. shippers are increasingly turning to cost-effective but slower transportation options to reinin expenses amid persistent inflation and evolving consumer...
April 25, 2025
Mexican Ports Stumble Under Surge of Bigger Ships
The ports of Lázaro Cárdenas and Manzanillo in Mexico experienced five-day delays as theydealt with operational hiccups caused by the...
April 25, 2025
Eastbound Trans-Pacific Shippers Delay Contracts Amid Tariff Woes
Contract negotiations for eastbound trans-Pacific ocean freight are running behind schedule astariff uncertainties tied to the Trump administration’s trade policy...
March 29, 2025
China Plus One Hits Roadblocks as Tariff Pressures Mount
The China Plus One strategy gained traction as companies sought to reduce reliance on China,but tariffs imposed by former U.S....
March 29, 2025
NY-NJ Port Container Volumes Surge 7.9% in Strong Start to 2025
Container volumes at the Port of New York and New Jersey continued their upward trend inJanuary, marking sustained growth for...
March 29, 2025
Freight Market Faces Uncertainty as Trucking Rates Climb Slowly
U.S. trucking rates are recovering after nearly three years of decline, but economic headwindsthreaten further setbacks. Despite a year-over-year increase...
February 21, 2025
Despite Full Yards and Rising Costs, Shipping Giants Continue Ordering Spree
The global container shipping industry is pressing ahead with record ship orders despite fullshipyards, uncertain demand, and ongoing questions surrounding...
February 21, 2025
Logistics Disruptions Loom as Trump Imposes Steel and Trade Tariffs
In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump has reinstated and expanded tariffs on steeland aluminum imports, aiming to bolster...
January 17, 2025
ILA, USMX reach tentative six-year deal, averting port shutdown
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) announced and the United States MaritimeAlliance (USMX) reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year...
January 17, 2025
Asia-U.S. freight costs rise as shippers brace for pressures
Trans-Pacific container rates surged as 2025 begins, with shippers anticipating looming factors,including the high demand during the Chinese New Year...
January 17, 2025
In a surprise move, California withdraws zero-emission truck rules ahead of Trump admin return
Efforts to ban heavy-duty diesel trucks and locomotives have hit a roadblock as Californiaunexpectedly withdrew its request for federal approval...
December 24, 2024
Truckers criticize Trump’s appointed labor rep
A trucking group expressed criticism towards President-elect Donald Trump’s appointedU.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer citing her “anti-trucking policies.” The American...
December 24, 2024
Asia-US Spot Rates Climb in December as Retailers Brace for Disruptions
Container spot rates for imports from Asia to the United States surged in the final weeksof 2024, as retailers scrambled...
December 24, 2024
Holiday Shopping Sales Surge as Retailers Adapt to Supply Chain Hurdles
Retailers successfully met the demands of the holiday shopping season, overcomingchallenges posed by the October International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strikedeadline...
November 14, 2024
Shipping giants FedEx and UPS battle for small businesses ahead of holiday rush
As the peak holiday season looms, Fed Ex and United Parcel Service (UPS) compete for parcel volume from their smaller...
November 14, 2024
Truck freight market sees slow recovery after 21% drop in shipments, spending
Challenges remained for the truck freight market as shipments and spending indices dropped 21% year over year during the third...
November 14, 2024
U.S retail imports surge to beat strike and tariff risks
In the last two months of 2024, U.S. retailers are expected to import 350,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) more than...
October 09, 2024
Trucking jobs slip in September as warehousing takes unexpected plunge
Jobs in the truck transportation sector saw a decline in September; while warehousing andstorage jobs experienced a significant drop, according...
October 09, 2024
Ports of LA and Long Beach report substantial emission reductions
Emissions in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach decreased, thanks to reduced vesselarrivals, lower container volumes, and cleaner...
October 09, 2024
Tentative deal ends ILA work stoppage, port backlogs clear quickly
After causing a shutdown in 36 ports along the U.S. East Coast and Gulf of Mexico, members ofthe International Longshoremen’s...
September 09, 2024
Global shipping crisis worsens as Houthi rebels target oil tankers
Two oil crude tankers were struck off the coast of Yemen, further disrupting global shipping andwidening the economic fallout, US...
September 09, 2024
Canadian gov’t steps in to end rail strike
The Canadian government imposed a binding arbitration, pushing rail workers to resumeoperations after a work stoppage due to failed labor...
September 09, 2024
Port of Los Angeles, Long Beach hit near-record imports Influx ensues surge in container dwell times
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, two of the main ports serviced by Trans International,produced import volumes that nearly...
August 06, 2024
Port of Los Angeles, Long Beach confront congestion amid higher cargo traffic
Concerns persist regarding potential congestion in the Port of Los Angeles due to theanticipated increases in cargo volumes due to...
August 06, 2024
Potential rail strikes in Canada threaten U.S supply chains
Supply chain challenges in the United States may escalate if the unionized workers at Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific...
August 06, 2024
Impending strike threatens East Coast seaports as contract talks stall
A looming strike action threatens to disrupt the operations of major U.S. seaports on theEast Coast as the International Longshoremen’s...