DOT Week 2025
DOT Week, 2025 DOT Week 2025, happening May 13–15, marks a crucial checkpoint for the trucking industry, as state and federal inspectors zero in on safety compliance across highways in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This year’s enforcement blitz emphasizes tire integrity, accurate logging through ELDs, and strict HOS compliance. Roadside inspections will focus on […]
USPS & UPS Rates On The Rise
USPS & UPS Rates On The Rise UPS Mail Innovations is raising prices across its network in reaction to cost hikes from the U.S. Postal Service. As detailed in a recent customer letter, account-specific rate increases—some reportedly as high as 40%—are now in effect. On May 11, UPS will also impose a $1.75 per-package surcharge […]
UPS Cuts, We Deliver
UPS Cuts, We Deliver UPS is overhauling its U.S. delivery network with plans to eliminate 20,000 jobs and shutter 73 facilities by mid-2025. This sweeping move follows its decision to reduce its Amazon volume by more than half—a shift driven by the pursuit of more profitable package flows. CEO Carol Tomé emphasized that less-profitable Amazon […]
US Softens Origin Based Ship Fees
US Softens Origin Based Ship Fees In a significant regulatory pivot, the U.S. Trade Representative has softened its proposed fees on China-built vessels, retreating from a controversial plan that risked imposing steep costs on nearly all global carriers entering U.S. ports. The original proposal, triggered by a year-long probe into China’s maritime strategies, threatened fees […]
Asia Freight Surge Defies Odds
Asia Freight Surge Defies Odds Ocean freight in 2025 is riding a storm of slow global growth, political instability, and shifting alliance structures—but the Asia-Pacific region is charging forward. A DHL update shows trade volumes continue to rise, particularly out of China, even as global GDP forecasts slump to levels not seen since 2009 (pandemic […]
LTL Classification Overhaul
The New Power Hubs The upcoming revisions to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system, set to take effect on July 19, 2025, represent the most substantial changes in its history. The new system emphasizes shipment density as the primary factor in determining freight classes. Specifically, shipments with a density below 4 pounds per cubic […]
The New Power Hubs
The New Power Hubs In a bold call to arms, BlackRock Chairman Larry Fink declared ports to be as vital to future infrastructure as power grids and data centers. With governments strapped for cash, Fink argues private capital will be the backbone of a coming $68 trillion infrastructure surge—$2 trillion of that earmarked for ports. […]
Asia-Pacific Freight Surge
Asia-Pacific Freight Surge The Asia-Pacific logistics market is on a tear, projected to soar from $4.56 trillion in 2024 to $8.28 trillion by 2034. This explosive growth, fueled by e-commerce, digital tech, and robust infrastructure investment, is reshaping supply chains across the region. China’s digital-first logistics ecosystem leads the charge, while Southeast Asia sees a […]
Tariff Planning is Taking its Toll
Tariff Planning is Taking its Toll The ever-changing landscape of U.S. trade policy is wreaking havoc on logistics planning. A 25% tariff threat on all imports from Mexico and Canada initially shook the industry before a last-minute suspension eased the burden on key sectors like automotive and electronics. However, uncertainty lingers, with $1 billion worth […]
CMA CGM’s $20B US Expansion
CMA CGM’s $20B US Expansion CMA CGM is doubling down on U.S. logistics with a massive $20 billion investment aimed at expanding maritime, warehousing, and air cargo operations. Over the next four years, the shipping giant will triple its U.S.-flagged vessels to 30, enhance port connectivity in key hubs like New York, Los Angeles, and […]
