by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Jun 10, 2025 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: USTR extends Biden-era Section 301 tariff exclusions on select Chinese imports through August A temporary pause on higher US tariff rates leads to an import surge, Trans-Pacific spot rates rise US LTL market faces weak demand, but shippers shouldn’t...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Jun 2, 2025 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: Trump tariffs blocked, appeals court stays order, leaving US importers feeling uncertain Major ocean carriers launch or resume trans-Pacific services to US ports amid increased demand Canada Post issues final offer to CUPW, union unlikely to accept deal,...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | May 28, 2025 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: President Trump announces 50% tariff rate on US imports from the EU, set to start on July 9 Canada Post workers without a master contract, choose nationwide overtime ban over strike US LTL pricing holds steady at pandemic-era high, but truckload rates still...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | May 23, 2025 | Industry News, Market Reports
This month: Transpacific demand surged, overwhelming carrier capacity General Rate Increases (GRIs) take effect June 1st Premium rates now common amid space shortages Early peak season expected — book 4–6 weeks in advance U.S. port congestion intensifying, especially...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | May 19, 2025 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: Following US-China trade deal, trans-Pacific ocean bookings surge, capacity crunch expected Despite increase in imports, excess capacity expected to keep US trucking, drayage rates down Canada Post pauses contract talks with union, leading to increased...
