Funko hires supply chain SVP

Cliff Engle will oversee the company’s global distribution and logistics operations as it implements tariff mitigation strategies.

Who are the United States’ top trading partners?

Explore how over 200 countries’ imports, exports and trade balances with the U.S. last year stack up in this sortable chart.

Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads

This dashboard shows the average speed, dwell time and cars online for all of the Class I railroads operating in the U.S.

Updated April 24, 2025

Calvin Klein owner plans warehouse utilization boost

PVH Corp. currently uses about half of its U.S. facilities' capacity, but it aims to change that with consolidation and insourcing.

JCB plans San Antonio factory expansion to dodge Trump’s tariffs

The U.K.-based heavy machinery manufacturer said the levies will impact its business in the short term.

FedEx, UPS alternatives grew market share in 2024: ShipMatrix

Walmart and Target's in-house networks, along with smaller parcel carriers, are chipping away at top delivery firms' U.S. volume share.

Small businesses in the US may take the brunt of tariffs

Small-scale boutiques, brands and factories don’t have the deep pockets, diverse supply chains or flexibility enjoyed by chains like Walmart.

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.

Hermès preps to raise US prices in response to tariffs

The France-based luxury brand’s decision is meant to offset the impact of an additional 10% tariff on exports from the European Union to the U.S.  

FedEx Network 2.0 closures hit California, Massachusetts

Three ship centers will shutter in June, impacting 252 employees, as the parcel carrier reduces overlapping operations.

Nvidia to spend $500B to manufacture AI chips in US

The chipmaker will work with TSMC, Foxconn, Amkor and others to produce its Blackwell chip and other AI infrastructure in Arizona and Texas.

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.

Trump’s tariffs aim to reverse decades of manufacturing decline. Will they succeed?

While major firms like TSMC and Nvidia have announced massive U.S. investment in recent weeks, experts are skeptical the policies will lead to a widespread revitalization of domestic manufacturing.

DHL suspends US-bound B2C shipments over $800

The halt will begin Monday as the logistics provider navigates increased delays due to new customs regulations, per a customer notice.

Canada grants limited reprieve on auto tariffs

The country will allow a certain amount of U.S.-assembled cars to be imported duty-free provided companies maintain domestic production and investment levels. 

Updated April 22, 2025

J&J expects tariff charge of $400M this year

CFO Joe Wolk, who revealed the figure Tuesday morning on CNBC, told investors the charge was primarily in the healthcare giant’s medtech business.

Ocean rates see uptick amid tariff turmoil

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

Trump administration ordered to resume IRA funding

The decision, which stated federal agencies lacked authority to pause funding, follows the president’s executive order to freeze the money on his first day in office. 

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.

Trump orders Section 232 probe of critical minerals

Similar investigations into other industries have been a precursor to sector-specific tariffs from the U.S., which wants to boost its domestic rare earth supply.

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.

Levi’s says any tariff-related price bumps will be ‘surgical’

Chief Financial and Growth Officer Harmit Singh this month said the last time the company faced a similarly murky challenge was during the pandemic.

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.

Tariffs may fuel supply chain financing interest: Wells Fargo exec

Financing programs can help companies get suppliers cash quickly and stretch out payment terms, said Jeremy Jansen, the bank's managing director of supply chain finance.

US launches probe into semiconductor imports

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