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Trade data seriesWhat 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 -
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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 -
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TrendlineInside the trends affecting logistics management
The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.
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UPS’ healthcare logistics push gets boost from Andlauer deal
The company has agreed to buy Andlauer Healthcare Group for $1.6 billion, strengthening its cold chain capabilities in North America.
By Max Garland • April 24, 2025 -
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Prologis expects tariff-fearing customers to stockpile inventories
The logistics warehousing giant has seen businesses search for overflow space and short-term capacity options.
By Max Garland • April 24, 2025 -
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Amazon and Walmart keep chasing faster deliveries to woo shoppers
The retailers are leaning on their in-house fulfillment capabilities, growing their same-day reach in rural areas and using drones to beat the competition.
By Max Garland • April 23, 2025 -
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Auto groups: US tariff policies ‘will scramble the global automotive supply chain’
In a letter to the Trump administration, industry leaders say recent actions will increase costs and eliminate jobs.
By Larry Avila • April 23, 2025 -
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Industry leaders react to fees on China-linked vessels
Several supply chain stakeholders expressed concerns that the changes will hike shipping costs and consumer prices.
By Antone Gonsalves • April 22, 2025 -
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Trade data seriesWho 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.
By Edwin Lopez • April 22, 2025 -
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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.
By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2025 -
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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.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 21, 2025 -
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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.
By Max Garland • April 21, 2025 -
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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.
By Max Garland • April 21, 2025 -
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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.
By Max Garland • April 18, 2025 -
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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.
By Edwin Lopez • April 18, 2025 -
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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 -
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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.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated April 22, 2025 -
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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.
By Max Garland • April 16, 2025 -
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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.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 16, 2025 -
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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 -
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US launches probe into semiconductor imports
The Section 232 investigation comes ahead of anticipated tariffs on the industry.
By Philip Neuffer • April 14, 2025 -
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Trump tariffsUS launches probe that could set stage for pharma tariffs
The Commerce Department has begun a Section 232 investigation into the national security effects of the U.S. importing pharmaceuticals and their starting materials.
By Ned Pagliarulo • April 14, 2025 -
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FedEx’s China-to-US fee returns as it preps for de minimis changes
The $0.45 per pound surcharge will end May 2, the day the carrier will adjust its charges for clearing sub-$800 imports through customs.
By Max Garland • April 14, 2025 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Trump tariffsTrump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs
Smartphones and electronic integrated circuits, among other products, now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption — though officials say sector-specific duties are still coming.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated April 14, 2025
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