Trump signs executive order mandating that all commercial truck drivers be proficient in English and the slowdown in imports is expected to show up in US ports this week.
During the COVID years, transportation providers were flooded with freight that needed to move yesterday. The current environment is flooded with freight that needs to move in a few weeks, maybe.
Imports may fall sharply in second half Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said he expects at least a 10% year-over-year drop in container volume at the port in the second half. I found that to be especially noteworthy because his comments seemed to be a departure from his more bullish remarks in […]
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.
Import demand has increased over the past two years as companies have largely corrected inventories and navigated treacherous waters in the maritime industry.
The National Retail Federation forecasts containerized imports to continue to surge through U.S. ports ahead of a possible longshore strike and tariffs planned by the Trump administration.
A Texas wholesaler and retailer is on the hook for a $1.9 million tax bill for tractor-trailer tires it bought from Chinese manufacturers.
Despite the timing of the Lunar New Year, import volumes at three of the largest U.S. ports rose year over year.
The East and Gulf Coast ports continue to take market share from the largest West Coast ports, which had a challenging March.
Port Houston reported strong imports after a soft January as general cargo tonnage represented nearly 40% of total import tonnage in the month.
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Transportation providers should watch both coasts for increasing spring activity in March.
Port director Gene Seroka cited replenishing inventory and consumer spending as drivers of growth.
Lagging effects of the pandemic are still making evaluating the economy a challenge.
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U.S. imports kept chugging along, despite all the talk of supply chain problems due to Red Sea attacks and Panama’s drought.
Next year, U.S. importers must navigate canal restrictions, diversions from the Red Sea, more canceled sailings and, possibly, a port strike.
Imports have held up surprisingly well this year, but peak season’s end and canal restrictions are finally curbing volumes.
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Containerized imports have rebounded strongly in 2023, with October volumes up 33% from February’s low.
