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American Shipper
Trump tariffs see retailers boosting US container imports
Imports are forecast to remain elevated at major U.S. container ports as shippers try to stay a step ahead of levies on China and other producer countries, according to the Global Port Tracker report released Monday by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. There’s no end in sight for monthslong frontloading, which has carried […]

Truck Driver Issues
Auto hauler Jack Cooper shutting down: CEO letter to workers

Global Supply Chain
Trump tariffs set up potential ‘nightmare’ scenario for aircraft manufacturing

Borderlands: Mexico
Borderlands Mexico: Diverse supply chain can limit tariffs’ impact, expert says
Tracking Tariffs
Trucking
Trump announces 25% tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum
President Donald Trump said he will impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium entering the U.S., a move that significantly affects trade with Mexico and Canada.

Trade and Compliance
White House pauses de minimis ban on Chinese e-commerce

Global Supply Chain
Tariffs loom over freight market, may shift supply chains, SONAR experts say
SONAR High Frequency Data

Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
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MQFWSCTP.USASupply Chain Tech Index | 0.01 | $4061.52 | $4022.34 |
Market | Percent Change | *Today’s Value | Last value |
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IMOTRI.LAXIntermodal Outbound LA Tender Rejection Rate | 0.02 | 0.57% | 0.56% |
IMOTRI.CHIIntermodal Outbound CHI Tender Rejection Rate | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Latest News
The Stockout
Freight markets improve slower than carriers would like
Spot rates rise, but inflection yet to take hold.
The Stockout
Numerous issues on shippers’ radar to start year
State of Freight Webinar
Takeaways from State of Freight: Volatility in Washington, intermodal surge
In the first State of Freight webinar for the year, intermodal and politics were on the agenda.
State of Freight for December: Freight economy due for ‘directional’ change
During the State of Freight webinar for December, Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland discuss how a market shift could impact carriers, brokers and shippers in 2025.
State of Freight live: A bullish post-election trucking market assessment
At an in-person State of Freight, FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller and SONAR Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland talked about why they think the freight market has turned.