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Sixth Circuit ruling in Cox v. TQL deepens legal split on broker liability under F4A
U.S. warehouse vacancy rates hit 11-year high as trade uncertainty and shifting import patterns reshape logistics strategies
President Trump sends tariff warning letters to 14 countries, setting August 1 as the deadline to avoid steep import duties of up to 40%.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz rise after U.S. strikes on Iran, threatening oil flows, diesel prices, and global freight shipping
9,000 railway workers locked out in Canada, risking $250M daily losses. Government orders arbitration to end dispute and restart crucial supply chains.
Northbound truck crossings from Mexico to US hit 1.97 million in Q2 2024, up 21% from 2018. Here are some stats, trends, and implications for cross-border trade from a supply chain expert.
Mexico outpaces China in US trade, hitting $415B in first half of 2024. Laredo, TX remains top gateway as nearshoring trends reshape global supply chains.
Containerized imports from Asia see major shifts. Plastics, semiconductors, and machinery lead the pack. Supply chain expert explains what's driving the change.
East Coast port strike looms while LA imports fall slightly. But bigger storm brewing as ocean freight rates could hit $20,000 per container.
Inbound container imports to top two million twenty-foot equivalent units by May, a first since last fall.
U.S. cross-border truck freight hits a 33-month growth, with over $82B in goods moved in November.
US ports face new challenges with a surge in West Coast imports and East Coast disruptions due to Red Sea attacks.
Ongoing disruptions at US-Mexico rail crossings lead logistics firms to seek alternative transport routes, including trucks and maritime solutions.
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