Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Split
Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Split Spot market pricing on the trans-Pacific has entered a split reality. Rates from Asia into the U.S. West Coast and East Coast have risen overall since early September, but not evenly. Data from Xeneta shows mid-high spot rates surged by double digits in just a week, while mid-low rates saw only […]
Business As Usual – TLC’s Jameson Mielde On The View From Jamestown
Business As Usual – TLC’s Jameson Mielde On The View From Jamestown The latest TLC podcast unpacks a freight market in transition. Trucking supply and demand appear balanced, though this reflects soft demand rather than robust growth. Ocean imports have cooled after an initial tariff-driven spike, leading to downward pressure on ocean rates. In response, […]
US Boosts Critical Minerals
US Boosts Critical Minerals The U.S. Energy Department is injecting nearly $1 billion into domestic critical mineral infrastructure, a move set to reshape how and where high-value materials move across the country. With China no longer a reliable source for key inputs like lithium, rare earths, and specialty metals, the U.S. is repositioning its industrial […]
Private Fleets Face Tariff Turmoil
Private Fleets Face Tariff Turmoil Private trucking fleets are facing an unpredictable landscape as U.S. tariffs and trade negotiations reshape supply chains. Sysco, ranked No. 3 among private carriers, has leaned on its scale, partnerships, and a heavy domestic sourcing base to buffer volatility. Executives note that pandemic-era diversification—expanding supplier networks and moving sourcing closer […]
TLC Named an Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL – Our 4th Consecutive Year!
TLC Named an Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL for a Fourth Consecutive Year! Inbound Logistics has named The Logistix Company to its 2025 Top 100 Logistics Providers list for the fourth consecutive year! The honor highlights companies offering transformative supply chain technologies—spanning core systems like Transportation and Warehouse Management to cutting-edge AI, robotics, and data-driven […]
Tariffs Drag Down Imports
Tariffs Drag Down Imports U.S. container ports will see a 5.6% drop in 2025 import volumes, says the Global Port Tracker. Tariff shifts are the main driver. Retailers rushed goods in before duties hit, creating a mid-year spike but steep year-end declines. June rose slightly from May but fell sharply year-over-year. July likely marked the […]
Manufacturing Stays Sluggish
Manufacturing Stays Sluggish The manufacturing sector remained stuck in contraction mode in July, according to ISM’s latest data, with the PMI at 48.0—marking five consecutive months below growth territory. Seven industries managed to expand, but major sectors like machinery, transportation equipment, and electronics continued to decline. Tariffs and economic uncertainty weighed heavily on production planning […]
Freight Market Reset – TLC’s Joe Hassenfratz On The View From Jamestown
Freight Market Reset – TLC’s Joe Hassenfratz On The View From Jamestown In his discussion with The Chemical Company’s team, Joe Hassenfratz painted a clear picture of the current freight market. After a strong Q1, Q2 softened, and now Q3 is balancing out with a softer-than-usual peak season. Factors such as tariffs, shifting import volumes, […]
Coast-To-Coast Rail Shakeup
Coast-To-Coast Rail Shakeup Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have unveiled a $72 billion megamerger that, if approved, will create the nation’s first true transcontinental freight railroad. The deal, the largest in rail history, comes amid decades of consolidation and promises to link East and West seamlessly. The combined network could boost efficiency for coast-to-coast shipments, […]
US – Japan Trade Deal
US – Japan Trade Deal The U.S. has secured a new trade pact with Japan that realigns key tariff rates and expands bilateral market access. President Trump announced a 15% import tariff on Japanese goods, including vehicles and parts, replacing a previously proposed 25% rate. In return, Japan will ease restrictions on U.S.-made cars, trucks, […]
