Paying premium rates for half-empty trucks? That’s often a sign of inefficiency in the supply chain. For many businesses, freight consolidation offers a solution — a strategy that combines smaller shipments into one larger load to cut costs, improve service, and make logistics more sustainable. What is Freight Consolidation? Freight consolidation is the practice of […]
Retailers and manufacturers pull back after tariffs spurred cargo rush The tariff-driven flood of imports into the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has come to a close, marking the end of a record-setting summer for America’s busiest maritime gateway. In August, the Southern California port complex handled 944,832 inbound containers measured in twenty-foot […]
Trans-Pacific container rates are showing signs of resilience this September, supported by both carrier actions and cautious optimism around ongoing trade discussions between the United States and China. Average spot rates from China to the U.S. West Coast climbed 7% to $2,309 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) as of Sept. 16, according to data from […]
Cross-border trade between the United States and Mexico is surging, and logistics providers are racing to keep up. New data shows U.S.-Mexico trade jumped 21% year-to-date, totaling more than $507 billion, while July alone brought $74.4 billion in commerce. The shift is fueling investment in transportation, warehousing, and compliance services on both sides of the […]
The Port of Long Beach recorded one of its busiest months on record in August as U.S. retailers moved aggressively to take advantage of a temporary suspension of tariffs on Chinese imports. The Southern California hub, part of the San Pedro Bay complex alongside Los Angeles, processed 901,846 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during the month. […]
The retail landscape is shifting again, with one of the nation’s largest chains accelerating its push into next-day delivery. By the end of October, the company plans to extend next-day parcel coverage to 35 of the 60 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, placing more than half of American households—roughly 54%—within reach of faster fulfillment. That’s a […]
Turkish Cargo has launched a new product tailored to the aviation industry, designed to handle the transport of critical spare parts and large, sensitive aircraft components. The new service, branded TK Aero, is divided into two tiers: TK Aero Spare and TK Aero Advanced. The offering aims to support both day-to-day spare part needs as […]
TEU volumes projected to slide 3.4% in 2025 despite strong summer peak U.S. retailers are warning of a slowdown in import cargo volumes through the remainder of 2025, as rising tariffs and persistent trade policy uncertainty cut into demand and complicate supply chain planning. According to the National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker, U.S. container […]
China’s major seaports are demonstrating resilience despite a turbulent trading environment marked by tariffs, shifting supply chains, and geopolitical pressures. Recent data shows that cargo volumes, capital investment, and automation initiatives continue to expand, reinforcing China’s role as a cornerstone of global trade. Trade PerformanceAccording to official customs data, the value of China’s foreign trade […]
Container shipping rates on Asia–U.S. trade lanes shifted downward after weeks of steady gains, as carriers adjusted fleets and schedules in response to upcoming U.S. port fees and broader trade uncertainty. As of September 11, average spot rates stood at $2,322 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) from the Far East to the U.S. West Coast, […]
