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Free Trade Zones: Tariff Remedy For International Shippers?
What happens if a U.S. importer loses $1.8 million in profits simply because goods passed through American ports on their way to Latin America? That scenario may become reality as Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs take effect- originally set for April...
Uncertainties in Global Supply Chains Could Derail Freight Market Recovery in 2025
ITS Logistics released the April ITS Supply Chain Report, which confirms that tariff uncertainties continue to drive volatility in cross-border operations and drayage markets. Most major ports saw growth in import volumes through March as front-loaded inventory continued arriving in the U.S....
ITF Group Holds the Line to Prevent Freight Fraud
In the middle of a freight fraud surge that has rocked the logistics industry, ITF Group is doubling down on security and expanding its nationwide drop trailer program to offer safer, faster, and more flexible shipping solutions. The company’s drop...
Uttermost Turns Location Data into Greater Logistics Efficiency
Shiplify, the primary accessorial revenue identifier for carriers, shippers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, has significantly improved billing accuracy and operational efficiency for Uttermost, a leading furniture manufacturer. By addressing the challenges of unforeseen accessorial charges, Shiplify has transformed Uttermost’s...
Trump’s Tariffs: Six Key Effects on the Warehouse Automation Market
by Rueben Scriven, Research Manager, Interact Analysis The latest round of tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump is set to create significant disruptions in global supply chains, impacting multiple industries, including the warehouse automation sector. As we continue analyzing...
Georgia is the latest State to Adopt e-Ticketing for DOT Projects
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has launched a statewide e-Ticketing initiative—starting in 2026, all contractors will be required to use e-Ticketing under Section 110 of GDOT specifications. As a first step, GDOT has implemented a dual-ticketing pilot—requiring both paper and electronic...
Ahead of Latest Tariff Deadline, ITF Group Launches Cross-Border Drop and Hook Program
Ahead of the latest tariff deadline, St. Louis-based 3PL ITF Group has announced an expansion of its Drop and Hook Trailer solution, facilitating smoother cross-border operations for shippers by organizing trailer pools of two to 12 trailers within 48 hours—scaling...
Rush to Beat Tariff Deadlines Raises Volumes at West Coast Ports
The rush to beat tariff deadlines in March (and now April) led to the Port of Los Angeles' second-busiest February on record. International shippers moved 801,398 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) through the Port of Los Angles has handled 1,725,643 TEUs...
The Alcohol Tariff Trade War: It’s Wine vs. Whiskey- Who Ya Got?
The tariff gamesmanship has officially reached the liquor cabinet, with U.S. President Donald J. Trump threatening 200% tariffs on wine and champagne from France and the European Union. This, of course, is in response to the region's retaliatory 50% tariff...
Trump Tariffs: Triggered Geopolitical Tensions, Retaliatory Measures, and Rising costs
New tariffs have triggered geopolitical tensions, retaliatory measures, and rising costs for U.S. consumers. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have floated retaliatory tariffs or boycotts of U.S. goods, while financial markets showed volatility amid uncertainty....
Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Risk Sparking a Trade War
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum proposing a 25% tariff on non-energy imports from Canada and a 10% tariff on imports of Canadian energy—primarily crude oil. He also signed proclamations to help bolster tariffs on all steel and...
Transportation Trendline: Secure Van, Reefer, and Flatbed Rates Now Before Price Increases
North American 3PL TA Services has released the Transportation Trendline, a market intelligence report delivering strategic insights on freight rate movements across dry van, reefer, and flatbed modes. The latest report confirms that spot rates are following seasonal patterns, with van...
Sabrosura Foods 28% in Cost Savings Through Freight Optimization
Sabrosura Foods, a producer of premium Latin American food brands such as Pancho’s, La Morenita, and El Viajero has achieved a 28% reduction in freight costs through a data-driven freight management strategy. Third-party logistics provider ODW Logistics (ODW) optimized Sabrosura’s transportation...
Technology Helps LTL Shippers Optimize Accessorial Fees
Shiplify launched a self-service product tailored specifically for LTL shippers looking to optimize their primary accessorial revenue for carriers, shippers and 3PLs. The solution provides shippers with access to the same detailed location data used by over 90% of LTL carriers, delivering...
N.W. White the Latest Dump Truck Company to Embrace e-Ticketing for its Fleet
N.W. White & Company, one of the Southeast's largest and most respected dump truck companies operates nine terminals and manages a fleet of more than 300. For decades, N.W. White managed its vast operations using manual processes and legacy systems....
Gartner: Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) Should Plan for Long-Term Tariff Impacts
According to Gartner, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) should plan for long-term tariff impacts, and remain agile in planning for business operations. “The long-term winners will reinvent or reinvigorate their business strategies, developing new capabilities that drive competitive advantage,” said ...
Tariffs on U.S., Canadian Goods Suspended Until March
President Trump announced that the additional 25% tariffs on Canadian goods slated to be effective on February 1 will be suspended for 30 days, hours after the announcement that the additional 25% tariffs on Mexican goods were also suspended. Canada...
Understanding the Impact of Trump on Shipping and Trade Flows
By Vishnu Rajamanickam, The Logistics Report As Donald Trump returns back to being POTUS, he brings along a lot of uncertainty within supply chains, thanks to his vocal push for trade tariffs on some of America’s largest partners. While US importers...
Payment Platform Launched to Focus Exclusively for Construction ERPs
DTI announced the launch of the IronPay Payment Automation Platform, built exclusively for companies using Penta ERP Software. This platform is designed to simplify how Penta clients manage their payments, with a “click to pay” interface that replaces the multistep...
Gartner: 2025 Mexico Cross-Border Operations Must Include Strategic People, Processes, and Tech
Gartner's, "Top Trends Impacting North American Logistics Strategies*", by Brian Day & Abdil Tunca, recommends shippers rely on professionals as part of their 2025 Mexico Cross-Border Operations strategy. In addition to planning for any type of disruption, 2025 cross-border plans...
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