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...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | May 13, 2025 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: US negotiates deal with China to lower tariff rates for 90 days, remove other trade barriers Trump announces US-Houthi ceasefire, but ocean carriers not likely to resume Red Sea transits DOT asks for trucking deregulation ideas, receives nearly 900...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | May 12, 2025 | Duty Drawback, Industry News, Tariffs
The United States and China have announced a new bilateral trade agreement following high-level negotiations in Geneva. This marks the first joint trade statement between the two countries in years and introduces major changes to tariffs and trade policy that could...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | May 7, 2025 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: US ends de minimis exemption for imports from China, trans-Pacific air cargo volumes drop After handling a surge in imports, US drayage industry prepares for downturn and a later turnaround Despite lowered volumes and cautious shippers, US LTL industry...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Apr 29, 2025 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: US shippers waiting for the “dust to settle” on Trump tariffs before resuming business plans As US importers cancel or suspend orders, blank sailings on trans-Pacific lines increase Changes to US LTL classification system coming, causing some to prepare and...
