Freight
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Port of Oakland gets EV charging depot
WattEV's latest electric truck charging station continues the port's zero-emission efforts.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 18, 2025 -
Ocean cargo volumes to rebound in July: NRF port tracker
Volumes at U.S. ports are expected to increase by 2% to 2.36 million TEUs during the month following a delay of country-specific tariffs.
By Kelly Stroh • July 16, 2025 -
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JB Hunt peak surcharges begin earlier amid trade uncertainty
Tariffs slated later this summer are leading to varying feedback from customers as some expect a volume surge while others don't anticipate a change.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 16, 2025 -
New tariff timeline spurs frontloading push at the Port of Los Angeles
The port expects to handle 950,000 TEUs in July, up from June's 892,000 TEUs as shippers bring in imports before Aug. 1, Executive Director Gene Seroka said.
By Kelly Stroh • July 15, 2025 -
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 Kelly Stroh • July 8, 2025 -
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 Alejandra Carranza • June 27, 2025 -
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 Alejandra Carranza • June 25, 2025 -
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 Kelly Stroh • June 20, 2025 -
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 Alejandra Carranza • June 16, 2025 -
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 Alejandra Carranza • June 12, 2025 -
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 Kelly Stroh • June 11, 2025 -
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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 Antone Gonsalves • June 11, 2025 -
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 Kelly Stroh • June 4, 2025 -
CPKC, Teamsters issued new labor deal by arbitrator
The railroad's represented workers' contract runs through December 2027 and includes 3% annual raises.
By Larry Avila • June 3, 2025 -
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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 Edwin Lopez • Updated May 29, 2025 -
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 Max Garland • May 20, 2025 -
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 Kelly Stroh • May 20, 2025 -
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By SPS Commerce • May 19, 2025 -
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 Alejandra Carranza • 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 Alejandra Carranza • May 8, 2025 -
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 Kelly Stroh • May 7, 2025 -
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 Kelly Stroh • May 5, 2025 -
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 Antone Gonsalves • April 29, 2025 -
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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 Edwin Lopez • April 25, 2025 -
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 Haley Cawthon • April 24, 2025