Global Supply Chain

Importers bringing goods into the U.S. were improperly declaring imports that racked up $310 million in fees.

DHL Express has grown its next-day delivery capabilities by adding a Brazil-to-US lane to its Medical Express service.

A proposed trilateral cargo partnership among Qatar Airways, IAG Group and Malaysia Airlines will extend each airline’s global reach, the carriers say.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would cut tariffs on Chinese imports but did not clarify by how much.

A debate in New York City took on the question of whether the U.S. should “decouple” its supply chains from China.

The air cargo industry could see revenues cut by billions of dollars and China-US air rates plunge by 30% or more when the Trump administration revokes duty-free treatment for small e-commerce shipments, according to one logistics expert’s scenario modeling.

Custom manufacturer Fictiv has been acquired by the Misumi Group in an all-cash deal.

The White House said imported goods from China to the U.S. could be hit with tariffs as high as 245%.

The Commerce Department plans to withdraw from a trade agreement that lets Mexico import tomatoes into the U.S. duty-free.

President Donald Trump has exempted smartphones, chips and computers from tariffs, but some import taxes remain on Chinese imports.

China is slapping 125% tariffs on U.S. imports starting Saturday amid an escalating trade war with the Trump administration.

The European Union will match the Trump administration’s 90-day pause on tariffs, delaying duties on $22 billion worth of U.S. products.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday dropped tariffs to 10% on imports from most countries for 90 days.

New tariffs could usher in upheaval in the packaging industry similar to that caused by the 2018-19 trade war between the U.S. and China, say industry observers.

The European Union on Wednesday approved tariffs, slated to take effect April 15, of up to 25% on more than $22 billion worth of U.S. goods.

President Donald Trump’s wide ranging “reciprocal” tariff policy went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, including 104% duties on goods from China, as well as various levies on imports from about 90 other U.S. trading partners. Officials in China on Wednesday announced retaliatory duties on U.S. imports to 84%, up from 34%, starting on […]

Officials in Panama say Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings’ contract to run two ports at the Panama Canal has cost the nation $1.3 billion. U.S. investment firm BlackRock is spearheading a possible purchase of the ports’ operations.

President Donald Trump has threatened to add 50% additional tariffs on imports from China starting Wednesday.

Two trade-dependent intermodal projects by BNSF Railway will move forward despite the Trump administration’s announcement of new tariffs.

The Trump administration is reshaping global trade, and the effects are being felt in the ocean and air freight sectors.

China is retaliating against President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs with 34% duties on U.S. imports.

Stellantis said on Thursday it paused production at assembly plants in Canada and Mexico and temporarily laid off 900 U.S. employees.

Railroad stocks dropped after President Trump’s announcement Wednesday of tariffs on U.S. trading partners.

The U.S. Senate adopted a resolution to repeal the emergency declaration that allowed President Donald Trump to place tariffs on Canada.

Tariffs that President Trump announced Wednesday will vary, but he said that as a starting point, new levies on imports from many nations will equal half what those nations charge on exports from the U.S.

President Donald Trump is expected to announce on Wednesday afternoon massive tariffs against every major U.S. trading partner.

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors has expressed concerns over President Donald Trump’s impending tariffs – set to go into effect on Wednesday.

The Trump administration is considering imposing a 20% universal tariff on almost all goods imported into the U.S.

President Trump is threatening higher tariffs on Canada and the European Union if they work together to retaliate in response to U.S. tariffs.

Roughly 1,400 U.S. and Canadian steelworkers have been laid off due to tariffs, company officials said.

President Trump said he will impose 25% duties on vehicles and certain parts assembled outside the country, including American brands.

A federal judge in Michigan has ruled that a Mexico-based supplier must keep shipping parts to a Daimler Truck North America subsidiary in Detroit.

FreightWaves is a finalist in the 2025 Neal Awards for its coverage of the 2024 presidential election.

Real-time location intelligence is revolutionizing how businesses manage their supply chains.

President Donald Trump said Monday he may give countries “breaks” on tariffs, but imports of autos and pharmaceuticals will be targeted.

This week in Borderlands: Tariffs could lead Mexico into recession, report says; Echo Global Logistics expands operations in Mexico; Americold acquires logistics facility near Houston; and GM agrees to 10.25% wage increase at Mexican plant.

China has halted imports of liquefied natural gas from the U.S. as the global trade war intensifies.

As market analysts continue to gauge the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, some domestic manufacturers are banding together to revitalize America’s manufacturing sector.

President Donald Trump’s tariffs are creating uncertainty for the automotive manufacturing industry, an expert on supply chain risk says.

The Federal Maritime Commission wants to know whether foreign countries and their shipping companies are causing supply chain constraints around the world.

CPKC has modeled scenarios involving tariffs and trade and says that even in the worst-case scenario, the railway can hit its target for double-digit earnings growth this year.

The European Union and Canada on Wednesday placed $49 billion in trade duties on U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s metals tariffs.

President Trump rescinded a threat of 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum after Ontario withdrew a 25% surcharge on electricity sold to the U.S.

CSX is using fewer trains to move more tonnage in 2025, CFO Sean Pelkey said.

Geodis Logistics is closing a distribution center in New Jersey and DHL is eliminating 8,000 jobs in Germany.

France-based CMA CGM, a major ocean shipping and logistics company, plans to spend $1 billion beefing up its cargo airline division and establishing a base in Chicago.

White House agrees to delay tariffs on Canadian, Mexican goods covered by USMCA trade pact

Supply chain software provider Descartes is benefiting from a quick-changing tariff environment.

President Donald Trump announced a 30-day tariff exemption for the North American automotive sector.

Canada, China and Mexico are retaliating as President Trump’s tariffs go into effect Tuesday.

Tariffs shmariffs. I wasn’t planning to stock up on Turkish delight or vanilla-flavored wine anyhow.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to raise tariffs on imports from China by an additional 10%.

The Trump administration said tariffs will be imposed Tuesday on goods imported from Canada and Mexico.

Flexport founder Ryan Petersen and FreightWaves discuss the reasoning behind Flexport’s massive product release, the role of AI in global logistics and the evolving landscape of international trade regulations.

This week in Borderlands: Mapping supply chains key to surviving tariff wars, experts say; Construction begins on logistics park in Laredo, Texas; WWEX Group opens office in Monterrey, Mexico; and Continental expanding plant in central Mexico.

Air cargo’s hot run had to cool off at some point, but new U.S. trade measures against Chinese parcel shipments mean the industry could be in for a surprisingly quick reversal of fortune.

The Trump administration is signaling conflicting start dates for certain tariffs on U.S. imports.

President Trump said he plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports of goods from the European Union, which he said was formed “to screw the United States.”

Gulf Coast ports’ January cargo volumes were up in Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, but mixed in New Orleans.

Shipping companies may reroute Chinese-built vessels to Mexican ports to avoid Trump’s proposed fees on Chinese commercial ships.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum hopes to finalize an agreement with President Trump to prevent import tariffs starting March 4.

In another aggressive move against China’s shipping dominance, the Trump administration has proposed fees on Chinese ships calling U.S. ports.

President Donald Trump said Monday he will move ahead with 25% tariffs on most Canadian and Mexican imports starting March 4.

UPS has deployed a 747 freighter to carry French exports to Hong Kong. The primary front-haul route is typically from China and Hong Kong to Europe.

In the latest Bring It Home podcast, Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute spoke on economic and supply chain factors influencing a company’s decision to bring production back to the U.S.

Cargo airlines have transported thousands of tons of flowers from South America and Africa to North America and Europe for Valentine’s Day.

President Donald Trump has announced a plan for possible reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trade partners.

Leaders of the International Association of Machinists are condemning President Donald Trump’s announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada to the U.S.

Gaia Dynamics is arming customers with AI-driven tools to accelerate the tariff code classification of products.

As the global supply chain prepares to grapple with new and impending U.S. tariffs, one analyst is reviewing the implications for how increased costs will affect aircraft manufacturing—and what particular parts might be most impacted.

SONAR market experts say Trump’s tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico might have spurred shippers to “pull forward” orders and rethink their supply chains.

The Trump administration’s move to claw back grant money has maritime executives worried about competition with China.

The cross-border e-commerce logistics ecosystem, including cargo airlines, is bracing for a downturn in business after the U.S. moved to ban low-value Chinese imports from qualifying for zero duties.

Tariffs on the three largest trading partners of the U.S. will affect much of what Americans consume.

Supply chain-related firms in the U.S. have laid off 16,919 workers since the beginning of October.

Mexico and Canada have announced agreements with President Donald Trump to delay tariffs on imports of goods from those countries for one month.

Stock markets around the world saw sharp declines in response to President Trump’s imposition of tariffs and retaliatory actions by Canada and Mexico.

Canada and Mexico said they would impose tariffs on imports from the U.S. in retaliation for duties announced by President Trump on Saturday.

Trump imposes tariffs on imports from Canada, China, Mexico, impacting a wide range of raw materials and consumer goods.

In the latest Bring It Home podcast, Geoffrey Bailey discussed organizing logistics for gathering and transporting mineral components to product manufacturers in the U.S.

Freight markets are on notice to expect the start of Trump’s new tariff regime on Feb. 1.

A market intelligence report by global supply chain automation analysts at Interact Analysis forecasts that growth in the mobile robot market will dip over the next two years.

Shippers and logistics professionals are bracing for U.S. tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports that could begin Saturday.

US avoids trade war with Colombia after the two countries came to an agreement late Sunday over migrant deportations.

President Donald Trump on Monday repeated his wish to “take back” the Panama Canal and initiate 25% tariffs against Mexico and Canada.

President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff policies could weaken relations with Canada and Mexico, according to a recent panel discussion hosted by the Washington-based Wilson Center.

Emirates SkyCargo has hired startup Compass Cargo Airlines to operate two Boeing 747-400 freighters in its global freight network.

Companies involved in cross-border e-commerce face new data requirements and other changes as U.S. officials clamp down on de minimis shipments from China.

Sixteen Republicans have signed on to a bill that would pave the way for soon-to-be President Donald Trump to put the Panama Canal back under U.S. control.

UPS makes acquisitions to bolster the health care segment of its business.

The Logistics Managers’ Index showed a near-term high for transportation pricing in December.

After a year marked by port congestion, vessel diversions and longshore labor issues, maritime shipping is bracing for the unknown in 2025.

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino rejected President-elect Trump’s claims of Chinese interference and high fees to use the Panama Canal.

Domestic manufacturing can be a huge driver for trucking freight demand.

Air cargo demand is projected to slow to 6% next year, bolstered by positive economic supply chain and economic trends against a backdrop of rising geopolitical uncertainty.

Alaska Airlines plans to transfer some of Hawaiian’s A330s out of Honolulu and base them in Seattle to fly new routes to Asia, creating a big opportunity for increased cargo business.

The air logistics sector has been riding high all year, but market watchers caution that growth in 2025 could slow sharply.

Descartes reported record quarterly results Tuesday after the market closed.

The FreightWaves FreightTech 25 list shows some of the most cutting-edge technology in the industry and identifies several trends that could disrupt the sector moving forward.

High tariffs on Chinese imports, promised by President-elect Trump, will likely slow U.S. trade in 2025 as uncertainty hinders investment in reshoring of manufacturing, a trade analyst predicts.