Market Rebounds On Tariff Pause
Market Rebounds After Tariff Pause Monday started with a market slump as new U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China sent shockwaves through investors. The Dow fell 150 points, the S&P 500 dropped 0.7%, and Nasdaq slid 1%. However, the market rebounded slightly after Trump announced a one-month pause on Mexico’s tariffs following discussions with […]
Air Freight Growth Holds Steady
Another Potential Strike!? The airfreight industry enters 2025 with strong momentum, building on a robust 2024 and unexpected demand spikes in December. Seasonal rate dips have been moderate, with key China-North America routes showing smaller-than-typical declines. January rates remain 17% higher year-over-year, reflecting a dynamic market. Factors such as early Lunar New Year preparations, inventory […]
Another Potential Strike!?
Another Potential Strike!? The Canadian National Railway (CN) is bracing for potential disruptions as 750 signal and communication workers, represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), prepare to strike. With a 72-hour notice issued and a 95% mandate in favor of the action, the union is advocating for better work-life balance and higher […]
LNG Rail Rule Blocked
LNG Rail Rule Blocked A U.S. appeals court has vacated a 2020 Department of Transportation rule permitting LNG transportation by rail due to safety concerns and a lack of environmental review. The court ruled that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) acted “arbitrarily” in bypassing a full environmental impact statement. Critics emphasized the […]
US Eyes Panama Canal Acquisition
US Eyes Panama Canal Acquisition The Panama Canal Repurchase Act of 2025, introduced in Congress by Rep. Dusty Johnson, aims to authorize President Trump to negotiate reacquiring the Panama Canal from Panama. Proponents argue the canal’s strategic and economic value is under threat due to China’s growing presence, with Panama joining China’s Belt and Road […]
Port Crisis Averted
The ILA and USMX have reached a tentative six-year contract agreement, easing fears of a supply chain disruption at East and Gulf Coast ports. The deal, which is subject to ratification, balances job security with the implementation of modern technologies designed to enhance safety and efficiency at ports. After nearly eight months of negotiations, the […]
Capacity Rebounds Post-Holidays
Post Holiday Capacity Recovery The freight market is recovering after the holiday slump, with national tender volumes up 19.3% over the past week, though still lagging 6.98% behind last year. Contract load volumes rose 22.66% week-over-week, driven by decreased tender rejections, which fell to 7.13%. Reefer freight remains strong, with volumes up 6.5% year-over-year, though […]
Imports Vying to Land Before Port Strikes and Tariff Uncertainty
Imports Rush to Land Before Port Strike and Tariff Uncertainty Containerized imports are on the rise as retailers and shippers rush to beat possible East and Gulf Coast longshore strikes and looming tariffs from the incoming Trump administration. The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports a 9.3% year-over-year increase for October imports, totaling 2.25 million TEUs. […]
Looming Slowdown For Air Cargo
Air Cargo Faces Looming Slowdown Air cargo demand is set to decline in 2025, following a stellar run in 2024 marked by double-digit growth fueled by ocean freight disruptions and e-commerce surges. Analysts, including logistics giant DSV, project flat volume growth as markets adapt to ocean freight stability and U.S. regulations curtail duty-free e-commerce imports […]
Tackling Carrier Instability
Tackling Carrier Instability Retailers face increasing pressure to adapt to unstable carrier markets as disruptions grow in frequency and intensity. Forward-thinking companies mitigate these challenges by diversifying their carrier networks, optimizing routes, and adopting AI tools to improve delivery reliability and resource efficiency. Walmart and Tesco exemplify this approach, using internal and external networks alongside […]
