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Tariffs Crush Air Cargo – China-US Volumes Down 60%
by Joey Smith, Director of Aviation Services at Cassel Salpeter On April 2nd 2025, “Liberation Day”, President Trump introduced new sweeping tariffs via Executive Order on America’s global trading partners, upending the international commercial order with a snap of his...
Peak Season Begins Amid Tariff Pressure
The latest ITS Logistics Supply Chain Report confirms that the trucking sector saw modest expansion in July despite larger global economic uncertainty and rising industry costs. In addition, the drayage sector experienced the second-highest volume of U.S. imports ever recorded,...
Cross-Border Index Reveals Expansion in Querétaro to Meet Rising Freight Demand
The Q3 2025 Redwood Logistics Cross‑Border Index reveals how the fast‑growing Bajío–Mexico City–Querétaro corridor is emerging as a rapidly developing and significant economic region; and projects that Mexico’s new Automatic Export Notice will reshape cross-border commerce. “Hundreds of people are...
ConData Names Chris Cassidy as CEO
ConData, a leading provider of global freight post-audit and supply chain spend management and analytics services, today announced the appointment of Chris Cassidy as Chief Executive Officer. Cassidy brings broad leadership experience across supply chain, technology and operations. He most...
Why Fleets Can’t Afford to Delay TMS Modernization
A conversation with Matt Cartwright, CEO of Magnus Technologies For many carriers, the idea of moving away from legacy, on-premise transportation management systems (TMS) still feels daunting. Yet, according to Matt Cartwright, CEO of Magnus Technologies, the longer fleets wait,...
Blue Rock TMS Names Brent Wallace as North America VP
BlueRock TMS (BlueRock), a leading provider of Transportation Management Systems (TMS), today announced the appointment of Brent Wallace as Vice President, North America at BlueRock. Based in Charlotte, Wallace will oversee BlueRock’s expansion into the U.S. market, leading regional commercial...
Trump’s Tariff Tantrum: Price Hikes Just Getting Started
By Duane Reynolds According to a Goldman Sachs analysis, U.S. shoppers have only felt about 22% of the tariff hit so far, but that share could jump to 67% as new levies take effect. In other words, the impact of President...
Industry Research Reveals that Cargo Theft is on the Rise in the U.S.
The July 2025 Cargo Security Index from GearTrack reports a sharp increase in organized theft activity across the United States. The findings have prompted federal lawmakers to take action on cargo security concerns. Congress has introduced the bipartisan Safeguarding Our...
Report: Labor Shortages and Tariffs are the Top Concerns for Supply Chain Pros
A new research report from Seagull Software and SupplyChainBrain revealed that labor shortages and tariffs emerged as the top concerns for nearly 200 supply chain leaders from transportation and warehouse service providers, industrial manufacturers, retailers and food and consumer packaged...
Inside UK Sports Logistics: Wimbledon & The Open
EFM Global is playing a pivotal role behind the scenes of two of the U.K.'s--and the world’s --most iconic sporting events: Wimbledon and The Open. EFM provides specialist end-to-end logistics support, managing international freight, customs clearance, on-site coordination and time-critical...
AeroUnion Launches Avianca Cargo Mexico, Connecting Mexico and the U.S. West Coast to The World
AeroUnion announced the introduction of its new brand, Avianca Cargo Mexico, which will strengthen connectivity global airfreight business by offering consistent service and a renewed fleet. With connections in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and other locations in Asia and Europe, the...
TruckIT and Bolton Capital Partner to Provide Growth Financing to Dump Truck Fleets
TruckIT, a technology provider digitizing and optimizing the bulk hauling supply chain, announced a strategic partnership with Bolton Capital, a specialized financial services firm focused on the needs of dump truck haulers. Together, the two Atlanta-based companies are committed to...
Delays in Asia Signal Impending US Import Surge, Spurring Early Retail Peak
The latest ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index reveals increased volumes making their way to North America with reports of trans-shipment delays in Asia, most notably in Singapore. The change signals rising East-to-West freight volumes, while outside of the...
Transfix Continues Transformation in Building Freight’s First Quote Management System
Transfix continues its transformation to a tech and data company with the release of new technology solutions designed to redefine the pricing and procurement experience for freight brokers. Built into the Transfix Solutions Console, Smart Uploads and Routing Guide were developed...
Cargo Theft Spikes in Georgia, Maryland and Pennsylvania Prompt State, Federal Response
The June 2025 Cargo Security Index, from GearTrack, CargoNet, and VeriskCargo revealed an increase in cargo theft of beverages, appliances, and mixed consumer goods like TVs bound for major retailers – matching historical trends around Memorial Day week. Additionally, sophisticated...
Avianca Cargo Partners with Amazon Air Cargo on Bogotá and Miami Charters
Air cargo airline Avianca Cargo has partnered with Amazon Air Cargo on an initial daily 767 -300 F charter operation between Bogotá and Miami, enhancing air freight capabilities between the United States and Latin America. Avianca Cargo is the main...
Tariffs and Policy Shifts Cloud US-Mexico Trade Future
The Redwood Logistics and Redwood Mexico Q2 2025 Cross Border Index sheds light on the evolving dynamics of cross-border trade as new regulations and tariffs pose both challenges and opportunities for businesses engaging in US-Mexico commerce. President Trump’s recent executive...
Qued Transfoms NT Logistics’ Appoiment Scheduling with AI Platform
NT Logistics (NT) announced a strategic partnership with Qued, a technology company delivering AI-powered scheduling tools designed to eliminate inefficiencies across the logistics industry. Since launching the partnership in June 2024, Qued has transformed NT’s appointment scheduling process, drive measurable...
Report: Carrier Exits Have Reached a 12-month High
ITS Logistics released the May ITS Supply Chain Report, revealing that the ongoing down freight market combined with tariff volatility continues driving high market turnover. Carrier exits reached a 12-month high, while new carrier authorities jumped by 48% month-over-month and 30%...
TradeBeyond Partners with Carrefour Global Sourcing
TradeBeyond has partnered with Carrefour Global Sourcing part of Carrefour S.A. Group, a global retailer with more than 14,000 hypermarkets, grocery stores, and convenience stores. Carrefour Global Sourcing will leverage TradeBeyond’s CBX platform to support its responsible sourcing initiatives, strengthen supplier...
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