Tariff Truce, Rate Tension
Tariff Truce, Rate Tension The recent 90-day pause in U.S.-China tariffs, reducing duties from 125% to 10%, has introduced both relief and complexity for the trans-Pacific freight market. A new 30% baseline tariff—still higher than pre-2025 levels—hasn’t yet sparked a surge in shipping demand, but analysts expect a rebound as inventory levels shrink and manufacturers […]
US – China Tariff Truce
US – China Trade Truce After years of tariff volleys, China and the U.S. reached a limited trade détente that substantially reduces many of the most recent tariff hikes. Effective this week, the U.S. cuts duties on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, while China trims its rates from 125% to 10%. These changes apply […]
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 […]
