Ocean rates see uptick amid tariff turmoil

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

By Kelly Stroh • April 17, 2025

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

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

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