Tariffs on India and China Escalate, Truck Imports Face New Fees, Air Cargo Markets Tighten
This week: U.S. maintains tariffs on Indian goods amid dispute over Russian oil imports New tariffs on imported trucks and buses set to begin November 1 Air freight volumes from China surge as shippers rush to beat new U.S. tariffs U.S. introduces port fees on...
Retailers Forecast Months-Long Dip in US Imports, Inland Trucking Capacity Tightens, Canada Post Workers Shift Strike Tactics
This week: US retailers forecast monthly containerized imports below 2 million TEUs through February As import volumes trend down, US inland trucking capacity tightens and spot rates increase In response to US charges, China’s Ministry of Transport announces plans...
US Trucking Industry Faces Weak Q4 Demand, Rebound in ‘26 Expected, LTL Carriers Under Pressure on Pricing, New Trump Tariffs
This week: At Inland ‘25 Distribution Conference, US trucking industry experts predict weak Q4, rebound in ‘26 US LTL carriers’ famously strong discipline on pricing starting to crack amid prolonged low demand Trump administration announces new Section 232 tariffs on...
Trans-Pacific Carriers Blank More October Sailings, Spot Rates Decline, Services Stop as Canadian Postal Workers Go on Strike
This week: Ocean carriers on the trans-Pacific trade routes blank October sailings in bid to stop rate plummet After CUPW workers go on strike, Canada Post suspends all mail and parcel services nationwide Federal appeals court strikes down FMC rule limiting who...