Descartes reported better-than-expected results in its latest quarter as customers use its tools to navigate a changing trade landscape.
WWEX and Auctane form ShipStation Global to give small and midsize shippers enterprise-grade technology and transportation services through a single platform.
China’s manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) fell to 50.0% in May, at the threshold between expansion and contraction.
Companies spanning automotive, steel, energy, food processing and mobility are expanding U.S. operations.
In 1966, Canadian Pacific Railway had a problem. Empty boxcars were piling up in Eastern Canada with no payload for the return trip west. The solution was a small freight company called Fastfrate, created specifically to fill those cars with less-than-truckload shipments bound for Western Canada. Six decades later, that single-service operation has become one […]
Port Houston reported its first container slowdown since early 2025 in April, though executives say improving May volumes point to a quick recovery.
Walmart’s sophisticated supply chain system is allowing it to speed up delivery speeds to customers who order online. The extra convenience was a key factor in the company’s 26% gain in e-commerce sales during the first quarter.
Target has made it a strategic priority to improve supply chain operations so it can avoid out-of-stock situations and reduce costs.
Target has recruited ex-Walmart exec Jeff England away from QXO to be its next chief supply chain officer.
Coupa executives and customers at Inspire 2026 said AI and transportation optimization tools are helping companies cut planning cycles from weeks to hours.
Flexport leaders said import demand remains uneven across North America, with Houston and East Coast ports gaining share.
Coupa Inspire 2026 is highlighting how companies are using AI-driven sourcing, network optimization and automation tools to cut costs, speed procurement and navigate increasingly complex global supply chains.
Authorities across North America seized millions of dollars in narcotics, counterfeit goods and contraband in April.
The Trump administration’s trade agenda is facing mounting legal and political pressure from importers, the European Union and automakers.
The first weeks of the CAPE tariff refund process are exceeding expectations operationally, experts say.
Super Dispatch has released new data from its Fuel and Transport Cost Tracker detailing the impact of rising diesel prices on carriers, brokers and shippers.
While global competitors in Europe and Asia are grappling with surging gas prices and heavy war-risk premiums, the United States is emerging as a structural winner in heavy manufacturing.
Target’s first-of-its-kind receive center in Houston adds upstream capacity to position inventory closer to demand.
Port Houston’s March throughput climbed on grains and energy cargo, even as steel imports declined.
Uber Freight executive says “phantom capacity” is masking a tightening market as compliant drivers and secure lanes become harder to access.
Trump administration uses steep tariffs to drive production shifts as new projects in Indiana and Arkansas signal some traction.
Rising Chinese investment in Mexico is colliding with U.S. efforts to tighten trade rules.
Former Walmart head of global logistics Gary M. Adams has joined the board of Gnosis Freight. Adams spent more than 30 years at the retailer, modernizing supply chain operations
Fastfrate Group announced it has completed its acquisition of international freight forwarder Omnitrans, Inc.
A growing trend in logistics is no longer about preventing disruptions. The new focus is recovering from disruptions faster than competitors. That was the central message from Trimble Transportation and Logistics executives during a virtual roundtable. In the presentation, company leaders outlined how their expanding carrier-shipper network is helping transform supply chains from reactive to […]
The Trump administration launched a new system on Monday for importers and businesses to reclaim shares of $166 billion in tariff refunds.
As AI takes over more back-office tasks inside trucking operations, companies can boost productivity through redefining traditional roles, experts say.
Strong cross-border volumes kept Mexico in the top U.S. trade position in February.
Mexico’s 2026 FDI ranking climb highlights nearshoring trends and cross-border freight opportunities tied to U.S. supply chains.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: China automakers gain ground in Mexico as U.S. exports soften; OmniTRAX restarts Central Texas rail line with quarry deal; and China’s Windrose delivers first Class 8 EV in U.S.
A growing disconnect between demand and pricing is emerging across freight markets, Flexport says.
The Trump administration is expected to change how duties are applied to metal-based products, potentially raising import costs and altering cross-border freight flows.
Logistics providers are ramping up investments in Canada as e-commerce growth and cross-border trade drive demand for warehousing, fulfillment and drayage services.
Lawmakers say offshoring of farm and construction equipment production to Mexico threatens U.S. manufacturing and could trigger new tariffs.
Federal officers intercepted millions in narcotics and contraband hidden in commercial freight shipments in March.
Attorneys say companies should track entries, file protests and prepare for new tariffs as the government develops a system to refund billions in duties.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: USMCA review to reshape North American supply chains; Amazon to open 116K-square-foot last-mile facility in Beaumont; and Nissan opens internal logistics terminal in Aguascalientes.
One year after the “Liberation Day” tariffs, small business owners say ongoing trade policy shifts are still affecting supply chains, pricing and growth plans.
Port Houston officials passed a new rule set to take effect May 1 aimed at pressing shippers to move refrigerated cargo faster.
Manufacturers and retailers are increasingly renting storage trailers to manage inventory surges, cross-border freight flows and rising warehouse costs.
The White House has launched trade investigations into 16 U.S. trading partners, potentially paving the way for new tariffs.
Supply chain SaaS provider Descartes reported another record financial performance as tariff uncertainty pushes the top line higher.
Dozens of U.S. states and thousands of companies are challenging the Trump administration’s tariffs in court.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Authorities move to cancel permits for 350 Mexican steel importers; Serviacero USA buys rail-served site at Gulf Inland Logistics Park; and Phoenix-area men sentenced in $4.5M Amazon logistics fraud scheme.
Air transport scarcity due to the Iran war is driving up shipping rates and other emergency fees for shippers, who are working to divert urgent freight around the conflict zone.
Businesses are bracing for higher air cargo rates and shipping delays as airlines ground aircraft and avoid Middle East airspace as the U.S. and Israel battle Iran.
Despite temporary inland bottlenecks and manufacturing pauses, brokers and parcel operators say cross-border commerce remained largely intact during Mexico’s recent security turmoil.
Trade uncertainty in the U.S. and beyond is reinforcing long-term supply chain decentralization, with companies betting on flexibility over political predictability.
A shipper has sued FedEx for repayment of tariffs collected on small parcels after the Supreme Court said the Trump administration was wrong to use emergency authority to impose the import fees.
Major importers are racing to recover tariff payments deemed unconstitutional while President Trump signals a fresh round of duties, keeping supply chains on edge.
With earlier tariffs struck down, the White House moved quickly to impose a uniform 15% rate — igniting legislative, diplomatic and market backlash.
The death of CJNG leader “El Mencho” triggered violent retaliation across western Mexico, disrupting highways, rattling the Port of Manzanillo and threatening cross-border trade.
President Donald Trump unveiled a new 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court ruled many of his prior tariffs were unconstitutional.
Supreme Court rules President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under emergency law to impose tariffs on more than 90 U.S. trading partners.
GXO Logistics is betting on North American growth, robotics and AI to power stronger margins and free cash flow in 2026.
California and Texas dominated U.S. cargo crime in 2025, representing more than half of the nation’s 2,576 reported freight thefts.
John Deere, Rockwell, AOI, SEL and others break ground on plants across Texas, the Midwest and Southeast.
The Trump administration is reassessing portions of last year’s steel and aluminum tariffs and weighing targeted exemptions.
The House of Representatives voted to lift tariffs on Canadian goods amid rising concerns over costs, freight volumes and North American trade stability.
Recent enforcement actions show criminal networks targeting shipments, warehouses, border crossings and international exports.
Business Roundtable is urging the Trump administration to extend the USMCA trade pact, citing strong job and export gains in states like Texas and California.
Persistent weakness in freight demand is driving a growing list of layoffs across trucking, logistics and manufacturing.
DHL Global Forwarding is taking a creative approach with a truck-air service that aims to give shippers a reliable, cost-effective alternative to ocean and air transport.
Nike is laying off 775 U.S. distribution center workers as it accelerates automation and restructures its supply chain.
As global trade tensions persist, Misumi has turned to digital manufacturing leader Dave Evans to guide its Americas growth strategy.
BSI Consulting identified rail cargo theft as a top area of concern, particularly in the U.S. Southwest and Midwest.
As U.S. importers wait on a Supreme Court decision that could upend the last year of work with constantly changing tariffs, a new tool from Flexport is offering businesses a way to quantify what has largely been an abstract legal debate: how much money they might actually get back. Flxport launched a Tariff Refund Calculator, […]
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Tariff noise to stay loud in 2026, Flexport warns importers; Echo Global Logistics launches EchoXBorder; and LS Cable & System USA opens logistics hub near Po
Uber Freight executives say resilient U.S.–Mexico freight flows could help anchor trucking demand in 2026.
Brad Jacobs’ latest venture, QXO with it plans to roll up a diffuse network of building product suppliers through acquisitions, has just armed itself with a lot more cash to do so. At its most basic, QXO is a logistics play: put a growing amount of assets of a fragmented building supply chain ecosystem under […]
The Trump administration delayed planned tariff hikes on furniture, while sharply reducing proposed 90% duties on Italian pasta.
uShip CEO Sean Wu says flexibility will be freight’s most valuable currency in 2026.
Mexico remained the United States’ largest trading partner in 2025, but policy shifts and enforcement crackdowns reshaped cross-border commerce.
Port Houston’s cargo volumes declined in November amid seasonal and market headwinds.
As tariffs and geopolitical risk reshape global trade, Gartner’s inaugural 4PL Magic Quadrant highlights a shift from execution to full-scale supply chain orchestration.
The FMC is considering retaliatory sanctions and fines against Spain after confirming the country denied port access to U.S.-flagged vessels bound for Israel.
DHL Global Forwarding is expanding its cold storage capabilities near Los Angeles International Airport, committing $1.5 million to bolster capacity for temperature-sensitive freight as demand from pharmaceutical, life sciences and healthcare shippers continues to accelerate. The upgraded facility strengthens Los Angeles’ role as a critical gateway for high-value, time- and temperature-sensitive cargo moving between Asia […]
Layoffs across manufacturing, logistics and transportation have surpassed 4,000 as companies close plants, and restructure fulfillment networks and supply chains.
Mexico’s automotive industry recorded sharp November declines in production and exports across cars, trucks and heavy-duty vehicles.
Mexico approved tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese and Asian imports, a move analysts say is aimed at placating the Trump administration.
President Donald Trump said he will impose an additional 5% tariff on Mexican imports unless the country releases 200,000 acre-feet of water owed to Texas under a 1944 treaty.
Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville terminal increases steel and other barge capacity by 40%.
Supply chain tech provider Descartes announced record quarterly results after the market closed on Wednesday.
American exporters of soybeans, fertilizer, lumber and other agricultural products are looking to a better year after being caught in a geopolitical squeeze in 2025.
Emergent Cold LatAm has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art cold storage facility in the Guadalajara region, marking the company’s latest expansion and entry into a strategic new region of Mexico. The new warehouse offers capacity for 12,000 pallet positions, enabling the storage of up to 12,000 tons of food under temperature-controlled conditions. Designed for growth, the […]
Costco has sued the Trump administration to secure potential refunds on its import tariffs.
DHL Supply Chain is shaking up the logistics world by teaming up with AI startup HappyRobot to automate routine communication across its global operations. The goal? Free employees from repetitive tasks, speed up workflows, and deliver a more consistent experience for customers. AI agents are hard at work handling appointment scheduling, driver follow-ups, and warehouse […]
Authorities in the U.S. and Canada have seized more than $101 million worth of narcotics from commercial shipments over the last three weeks.
Major farmer–trucker blockades across Mexico are disrupting highways, slowing port and border operations, and forcing logistics providers to reroute freight.
Alpha Augmented Services says global logistics providers are accelerating their shift toward AI-driven automation — driven by labor shortages, data gaps and tariff volatility.
Mexico dominated U.S. trade in August as cross-border freight and goods surged to $74.4 billion.
The U.S. announced on Thursday new trade deals with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala.
The European Union is cracking down on the wave of low-value e-commerce shipments from China. Importers could soon have to pay duties on parcels that currently can enter the zone for free.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Tariffs forcing nearshoring, regional sourcing, experts say; Kuehne+Nagel boosts cross-border capacity in El Paso; and Motherson invests $50M in Mexico plant to supply Audi.
DHL Global Forwarding has made some big changes in its digital strategy and Americas region organization.
The Houston International Maritime Conference brought together executives, carriers and freight stakeholders to discuss shifting global trade flows.
GXO Logistics reported record third-quarter revenue and outlined a sharpened North America growth strategy.
As climate volatility intensifies, Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez says a new reservoir and diversified cargo infrastructure are essential to protect the canal’s future.
The U.S. Senate’s bipartisan vote to roll back President Donald Trump’s global tariffs underscores mounting resistance to his trade agenda.
The U.S. and China have agreed to a one-year trade truce that cuts tariffs, resumes U.S. soybean purchases and keeps rare earths exports flowing.
