by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Jun 24, 2025 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: Trans-Pacific spot rates fall sharply as import demand spurred by US tariff pause declines Air cargo spot rates down year-over-year for the first time in a year amid US tariff uncertainty Industry analysts weigh how closing the Strait of Hormuz would impact...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Jun 18, 2025 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: US retailers increase summer import projections while reciprocal tariff policy is on pause Congress mulls bills concerning China’s maritime influence, administration approves port projects Canadian government job minister orders Canada Post and CUPW to vote...
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...
