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.
Port Houston completed its portion of the Houston Ship Channel expansion, while residents press for offshore disposal of potentially contaminated dredge material.
The U.S. and China are poised to de-escalate their trade war through a new framework agreement, but the White House announced new tariffs on Canada.
President Donald Trump halted trade talks with Canada after Ontario aired an ad featuring Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.
Airports have long been seen as gateways connecting people and products across continents. Today, their role is evolving, as they become central hubs in the global cold chain, supporting the rapid and secure movement of temperature-sensitive goods ranging from vaccines and biologics to fresh produce and specialty foods. This transformation reflects decades of change in […]
The Shipper of Choice honors shippers committed to strategic carrier partnerships and ease of doing business.
Explore supply chain control and its critical choke points in the US-China trade war.
Flexport has introduced a new Customs Technology Suite designed to help importers manage tariffs, reduce costs, and navigate increasingly complex trade environments. The launch, part of the company’s broader Fall 2025 technology rollout, adds to a growing portfolio of digital tools aimed at improving visibility and efficiency across global supply chains. The Customs Technology Suite […]
The DHL Global Connectedness Tracker shows that global trade and investment remain resilient despite rising tariffs and geopolitical tensions.
Arkestro co-founder Edmund Zagorin advises companies to treat tariff disruptions as an opportunity to modernize procurement with AI.
President Donald Trump’s move to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports could spark a new wave of supply chain disruption.
Uzbekistan’s IT Park is positioning the country as Central Asia’s new outsourcing hub to attract U.S. logistics, tech and e-commerce firms.
The owner of a popular online sneaker resale business was arrested for allegedly buying $500,000 worth of merchandise stolen from a cargo train.
Logistics leaders say shippers are turning to data visibility, transparency and nearshoring in Mexico to navigate rising supply chain costs and uncertainty.
Craig Fuller, a lifelong insider in the freight and logistics world, is making his debut as an author with Moving the World: How the Supply Chain’s Evolution Affects Us All. Drawing on decades of firsthand experience and a family deeply embedded in the industry, Fuller offers readers a unique perspective on the networks that quietly […]
National Tree Co. CEO warns that tariffs and inflation are adding millions in costs and could tighten supplies of artificial trees and holiday décor.
President Donald Trump will impose a 25% tariff on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks starting Nov. 1.
FedEx is responding to a downturn in express parcel and freight demand out of China to the United States by shifting some air assets to Asia.
Cargo inspections will continue at ports and international bridges after Congress failed to reach a funding deal at midnight on Tuesday.
The Trump administration announced new tariffs on lumber, timber and furniture imports on Monday.
AI adoption and data center buildouts have warehouse tenants fretting over energy infrastructure.
Houston’s August volumes rose 1%, while Corpus Christi oil exports fell and New Orleans container traffic slid 8%.
Imported heavy-duty trucks will face a 25% tariff under Trump’s latest trade action.
For companies with significant import/export volumes, drawbacks can mean millions of dollars in refunds annually.
DHL is rapidly expanding its team of customs agents in the U.S. to help shippers comply with a proliferation of new Trump tariff rules even as it reports a slump in import volumes.
Authorities seized over $114 million in drugs from trucks in September; while a Canadian man was extradited from Mexico in a $450 million smuggling case.
Trump expands tariff powers, targeting imported metals and auto parts, while setting a 15% baseline on Japanese goods under a new trade deal.
North Africa and the Middle East are in the middle of a cold chain explosion. The market is expected to reach $41.1 billion by the end of 2030 with a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%, according to BCC Research. DP World has unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art cold storage facility in Egypt, specifically, the […]
A Russian network has been tied to four parcel bomb attacks in Europe last year, investigators say.
China’s move to cut U.S. soybean purchases in favor of South America could trigger widespread job losses and strain supply chains.
The Supreme Court will hear a fast-tracked case in November on whether President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs on U.S. trading partners are legal.
The Cancún Multimodal Terminal will anchor freight operations on the Mayan Train and link to Mexico’s interoceanic trade corridor.
An immigration raid at Hyundai’s $7.6 billion electric vehicle campus in Georgia raises concerns over the state’s labor practices and supply chain stability.
Truckers at Mexico’s Lázaro Cárdenas port are protesting lack of bathrooms and rest areas, and limited food access, while waiting up to 36 hours in customs lines.
Georgia attracts over $300 million in investments as Stellantis, JS Link America, and PermaCold expand and create hundreds of jobs.
Descartes missed fiscal second-quarter expectations Wednesday after the market closed.
Importers face billions in potential refunds as Trump’s global tariffs head to the Supreme Court for review.
A federal judge in Georgia has allowed major parts of a lawsuit filed by Mexico-based workers to move forward against logistics films GFA Alabama Inc. and Glovis Georgia.
Data connectivity, ease of doing business, relationships, and facilities management all play a role.
A U.S. appeals court ruled that most of the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration were unlawful.
Mexico is proposing a 50% tariff on Chinese imports while banning shoe and small-package shipments to align with U.S. trade pressures.
DHL strengthens Asia Pacific cold chain logistics with new KLIA facility, boosting pharmaceutical transport capabilities.
More shippers are tapping United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement exemptions to avoid higher duties.
FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland see housing and auto headwinds, and rising carrier bankruptcies in August’s State of Freight.
US-EU trade deal cuts tariffs, boosts energy and digital trade, and aims to balance commerce by 2028.
President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on imported steel and aluminum has been expanded to include products such as auto parts, EV components, railcars, and marine engines.
The Port of New Orleans saw rising chemical imports and resin exports during the first half of 2025.
Tariffs could help the Trump administration’s aim to return the US to a manufacturing power, experts say.
New bipartisan legislation aims to get “skin in the game” on trade and tariffs.
Mexico’s heavy-duty truck exports, production and sales plunge amid U.S. tariff uncertainty.
Korea Ocean Business Corp. invests $287M in Georgia to enhance South Korean logistics in the U.S.
U.S. and China extend tariff pause, averting higher duties until Nov. 10.
The Trump Administration’s tariff policies are becoming a normalized part of the global trade industry, expert says.
Brazilian entrepreneur Ricardo Faria’s $1.1 billion acquisition of Hillandale Farms continues a troubling pattern of foreign control over critical US food infrastructure. The deal puts one of America’s most transportation-intensive agricultural operations, complete with a 250-trailer fleet serving markets from Maine to the Carolinas, under foreign ownership. Unlike previous high-profile foreign food acquisitions, this major deal has received minimal mainstream attention despite significant implications for supply chains and the 11.27 billion tons of freight moved annually by US trucks.
Global supply chain SaaS provider Descartes announced on Monday that it has acquired cloud-based inventory management company Finale Inventory for $40 million.
The U.S. stock market tumbled on Friday after President Donald Trump announced sweeping new import tariffs.
House lawmakers are targeting Chinese-built container cranes in bid to help secure U.S. supply chains.
The US and Mexico announced on Thursday a 90-day extension to negotiate a long term trade deal.
The Trump administration announced a trade deal to impose a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea.
The Trump administration is wiping out duty-free treatment for low-cost imports shipped by e-commerce retailers direct to consumers as it ratchets up tariffs on countries around the world.
The Nissan plant in Cuernavaca, Mexico, produces versions of the Versa model sold in the U.S.
