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

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

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

FedEx grows ATR feeder fleet amid air network overhaul

The company also decided to delay its MD-11 aircraft retirement timeline to fiscal year 2032 due to positive international freight market growth projections.

By Kelly Stroh • March 31, 2025

Tariff-driven frontloading boosts Los Angeles port volumes

The port may see a 10% drop in volume in the back half of 2025, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka.

By Kelly Stroh • March 27, 2025

Tariffs, seasonal demand drive flatbed trucking rate increases

The rate jumped by 4 cents last week, the largest weekly gain this year, said Principal Analyst for DAT Dean Croke.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 26, 2025

How shipping costs will change in upcoming LTL classification shift

The National Motor Freight Code overhaul will focus on density, so denser shipments will become cheaper while less dense ones will become more expensive.

By Colin Campbell • Updated March 26, 2025

FMC to probe 7 ocean chokepoints to improve shipping conditions

The Federal Maritime Commission may bar container ships registered in countries it says are contributing to congestion and delays from entering U.S. ports.

By Kelly Stroh • March 19, 2025

Carriers upgrade border shipping amid tariff tumult

Estes Express Lines and Pitt Ohio rolled out new services focused on Canada and Mexico, respectively.

By Colin Campbell • March 18, 2025

Trade tensions prompt air cargo market uncertainty

Freight forwarders and shippers are delaying contract negotiations, while carriers assess summer schedules, according to Xeneta.

By Kelly Stroh • March 18, 2025

Amazon’s LTL pursuit threatens to shuffle retail volumes in market

The company could upend the sector just by handling its own shipments.

By Colin Campbell • March 17, 2025

NMFTA aims to simplify freight classification with new tool

The ClassIT+ platform, coming this summer, contains several upgrades intended to ease changes for shippers and carriers.

By Colin Campbell • March 14, 2025

Retailers to continue frontloading amid tariff tumult: forecast

A sustained cargo surge at U.S. ports will continue as Trump administration policy uncertainty continues, per the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates' Global Port Tracker.

By Philip Neuffer • March 10, 2025

Tariffs create frenzy in cross-border trucking

Some customers have seen an increase in wait times at the U.S.-Mexico border, while others are adjusting to avoid higher duties.

By Alejandra Carranza , Colin Campbell • March 10, 2025

CMA CGM to invest $20B in US operations

The company will use the money to expand its U.S. flag fleet and logistics capacity at a time when President Donald Trump is pushing for maritime expansion.

By Kelly Stroh • March 10, 2025

Cargo theft reaching record levels, prompting calls for congressional action

Carriers and shippers urged congress to combat the issue by stepping up enforcement and creating a task force.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 7, 2025

5 ways truck brokers are using AI to boost efficiency

Companies like C.H. Robinson and ITS Logistics are turning to the technology to improve freight matching, trailer management and more.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 5, 2025

CBP prepares to enforce Canada, Mexico tariffs

The agency revealed its planned changes to the harmonized tariff schedule in a federal register notice hours before the March 4 start date.

By Edwin Lopez • March 3, 2025

Warehouse capacity resilient in the face of shipper frontloading

Tariffs are pushing retailers to pull cargo forward to ease supply chain disruptions but, thus far, the pressure on supply chain facilities has been marginal, experts say.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 27, 2025

Jamieson Greer confirmed as USTR

Greer takes on the post as the administration readies new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 27, 2025

Amazon sets sights on LTL market

The e-commerce giant could launch the potentially disruptive transportation product in 2026, according to J.P. Morgan analysts.

By David Taube • Feb. 27, 2025