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Year in picturesTariffs, strikes and tragedies: How 2025 transformed supply chains
Supply chains faced tumult, with changes to U.S. trade policies and labor unrest contributing to a mosaic of uncertainty. Here is a visual look at the busy year.
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2026 port volumes likely to dip as inventories remain elevated
Single-digit declines in overall import volumes are expected at the Port of Los Angeles, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka.
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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Victoria’s Secret faces merchandise glut from ocean freight shift
The retailer is shifting to maritime shipping instead of air freight to fight tariffs, which is increasing inventory levels.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 18, 2025 -
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Port of Long Beach names new CEO
Noel Hacegaba, who currently serves as the port’s COO, is set to succeed Mario Cordero on Jan. 1, 2026.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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Port Authority of New York, New Jersey head to step down
Rick Cotton is set to retire in January after more than eight years at the helm of the agency overseeing the two states' major transportation and trade assets.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 25, 2025 -
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TJX says favorable ocean freight costs boosted Q3 results
The retailer's CFO said it's unclear if the tailwind will persist in Q4 amid a volatile ocean market.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 25, 2025 -
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US government shutdown stalls import purchase decisions
Importers have less insight to make investment decisions due to the gap in federal data, especially in planning Lunar New Year orders, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 24, 2025 -
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Port of Long Beach cargo volumes duck tariff dips in 2025
The port is on track to match or exceed the record-setting 9.6 million TEUs it handled a year ago, primarily thanks to shipper frontloading, CEO Mario Cordero said.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 12, 2025 -
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Ocean rates hit lowest levels since late 2023
The dip in prices comes as maritime shippers contend with U.S. fees on China-linked vessels and a ceasefire pact that could help reopen Red Sea transport.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 15, 2025 -
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US weighs penalties on nations favoring IMO’s maritime decarbonization plan
Vessels for countries supporting the Net-Zero Framework, a tax aiming to trim shipping emissions, could face blocked port entries or visa restrictions.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 14, 2025 -
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Trump tariffsUS sets 100% tariffs for China-linked ship-to-shore cranes
The new duties will take effect Nov. 9 and could be followed by 150% levies on other port-related equipment.
By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 14, 2025 -
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Takeda to test wind-powered cargo vessel
The drug company plans to ship refrigerated pharmaceuticals on startup Vela's first commercial voyage to the U.S. next year.
By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 8, 2025 -
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4 ways Walmart is scaling AI to unify its supply chain
“End to end, every segment of what we do is driven by some form of intelligence,” said Indira Uppuluri, SVP of supply chain technology.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 7, 2025 -
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Port of Long Beach CEO to retire
As a prominent maritime industry leader, Mario Cordero helped the port navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and spearheaded emissions-reducing projects.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 3, 2025 -
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Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2026
Next year’s trade shows will showcase resilience strategies, technology adoption and talent development as companies contend with tariff volatility and other challenges.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2025 -
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Major ports so far unscathed by Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The president’s legislation rescinded $60 million in environmental programs created under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2025 -
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Appellate court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, but delays action
The court intends to strike down the tariffs by mid-October, pending a Supreme Court review of the ruling.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 1, 2025 -
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Tariff strategies, economic clouds: What to know for the rest of 2025
Industry experts discussed commodity markets and logistics changes at Supply Chain Dive’s annual outlook event.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 19, 2025 -
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Despite trade worries, transportation execs see a strong market
Underlying metrics continue to point in a positive direction for freight services amid trade turmoil.
By David Taube • Aug. 15, 2025 -
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Cargo frontloading peaks in July as inventory holding costs surge
The Port of Los Angeles saw record volumes last month, but the influx is putting added pressure on the middle mile, with costs soon expected to flow downstream.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Aug. 14, 2025 -
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Walmart adds Vietnam-to-US ocean shipping lane for sellers
Businesses using the retailer’s cross-border importing service can now ship goods from Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong, its first origin ports outside of China.
By Max Garland • Aug. 13, 2025 -
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Maersk opts for cost avoidance to sidestep China-linked vessel fees
The shipping giant also doesn’t plan to charge customers related surcharges as a way to cover the additional costs, said executive Anders Sonesson.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 8, 2025 -
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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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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 -
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Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2025
As the first half of the year wraps up, here’s a look at the remaining trade shows focused on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated June 30, 2025
