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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...
Recession Risks Heighten for US Economy as Consumer Confidence Decreases
The January ITS Supply Chain Report reveals that the U.S. economy was relatively stable last month but faced several headwinds. The job market remained strong, and inflation cooled significantly, but concerns about core inflation, higher interest rates, tariffs, and potential...
Trump Tariffs to Start Feb. 1 in Mexico, Canada and China
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump did not enact tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada- plus increased tariffs on China--he did so on his second day instead. Under his new administration, the United States will impose a...
ODW Logistics Launches International Shipping Solution
ODW Logistics (ODW) has partnered with Passport, a global e-commerce solutions provider, to expand international parcel fulfillment capabilities for e-commerce brands. This collaboration allows ODW to streamline global shipping processes and provide seamless, end-to-end support for companies entering or growing...
Hrustic Brothers the Latest Dump Truck Fleet to Embrace Technology
Hrustic Brothers Inc., an industrial supplier of mined aggregate, recycled concrete, and transportation services, has selected a suite of technology solutions to automate, digitize, and optimize its operations. Hrustic will implement TruckIT’s patented AirTicket™ e-Ticketing solution within its four concrete...
NMFTA Launches Cybersecurity Guide for Independent Owner Operators, Small Fleets
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ published its Cybersecurity Best Practices Guidebook – Owner Operator and Small Fleet edition. Created to help independent owner operators stay ahead of cyberthreats with actionable steps tailored to meet the cybersecurity needs of owner...
Lean Solutions Group Launches Ambassador Program to Promote Nearshoring Strategies
Workforce optimization provider Lean Solutions Group has announced an ambassador program, designed for Lean partners to tap into their networks and provide their contacts with access to its tech enabled and customized service solutions. Colombian American company Lean was established in...
ILA and USMX Announce Tentative Agreement on New Six-Year Master Contract
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on all items for a new six-year Master Contract. The two sides agreed to continue to operate under the current contract until the union...
Navigating 2025 Supply Chain Disruptions
Whether anticipating Donald Trump’s potential imposition of tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada looming over global and near-shore trade, also increasing warehousing demand for those stockpiling with front-load shipments, shippers need to be prepared for any type of...
PetSmart Rolls Out In-Store Visibility and Inventory Platform
PetSmart is rolling out a retail store execution execution platform from GreyOrange to enhance its location management, inventory management, digital fulfillment and store operations across its nearly 1,700 stores. “The deployment of GreyOrange’s gStore platform has provided a significant contribution in ...
Mexico Shuts Down “Border Skipping” for Overseas Shipping
On December 19, Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum ended the practice of “border-skipping,” while also announcing a 15% increase in tariffs on textiles and 35% in finished apparel imports. These actions are seen as a protective measure for the Mexican textile...
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