AAFA, Chamber Slam New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Ships, Cranes
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and U.S. Chamber of Commerce are warning that the U.S. Trade Representative’s newly announced shipping tariffs could do more harm than good for American businesses, workers, and consumers. On April 17, the USTR unveiled the results of its Section 301 investigation into China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors, […]
DAT: March truckload volumes rise, but market waits on demand to unlock rate rebound
Spot truckload volumes and rates were mixed in March, according to the new edition of the DAT Truckload Index, which was issued today by DAT Freight and Analytics. The DAT Truckload Volume Index reflects the change in the number of loads with a pickup date during that month, with the actual index number normalized each month […]
March retail sales see gains, report Commerce and NRF
Against the backdrop of tariff concerns leading to increased consumer prices, March retail sales saw gains, according to data respectively issued earlier today by the United States Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF). Commerce reported that March retail sales, at $734.9 billion, increased 1.4% over February and 4.6% annually. It […]
U.S.-bound imports rise but tariff-driven declines could be coming, reports S&P Global Market Intelligence
United States-bound imports saw gains in March, according to data recently issued by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The firm reported that March imports, at 2.75 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), rose 10.2% annually, rising for the 19th consecutive quarter. For the first quarter, total imports, at 8.14 million TEU, saw a 9.1% annual increase (first […]
White House pauses tariffs on phones, computers, and chips from China
Smartphones, computers, and other electronics will be spared from the steep tariffs President Donald Trump announced earlier this month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in guidance released late Friday night. The move comes after concerns from Apple and other tech companies that rely on China to manufacture their products. Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese imports sparked fears that prices for phones and […]
Industry groups laud reintroduced legislation addressing organized retail theft
Various industry associations applauded recently-reintroduced bipartisan legislation addressing flash mob robberies and retail theft schemes. The legislation, entitled the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025, focuses on “a coordinated multi-agency response and create new tools to tackle evolving trends in organized retail theft,” and also: establish an Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination […]
U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes see annual gains, for week ending April 5, reports AAR
United States rail carload and intermodal volumes, for the week ending April 5 saw annual gains, according to data issued this week by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Rail carloads, at 226,790, increased 8.5% annually, trailing the week ending March 29, at 235,865, and topping the week ending March 22, at 235,865, respectively. AAR […]
Chages to the de minimis exemption are set to take effect in May, according to White House executive order
While the major focus of the White House’s executive order issued on April 8 was the increase in tariffs on imported goods from China into the United States to 104%, the executive order also included updates to the de minimis exemption, which allows goods under $800 sent from China and Hong Kong to the U.S. […]
White House Executive Order increases tariffs on imported goods from China into the U.S. to 104%
Already-high trade tension between the United States and China escalated further yesterday, with the White House issuing an Executive Order, calling for what amounts to a significantly increased tariff on imported goods from China into the United States. In the Executive Order, President Trump said that in response to the State Council Tariff Commission of […]
DHL announces $2 billion investment to grow its healthcare logistics business
DHL Group said this week it is investing $2 billion through 2030 to grow its life sciences and healthcare logistics business, with $860 million going to North America. The company announced the plan on Monday, saying the money will go toward expanding cold storage, building new pharma hubs, and adding more temperature-controlled vehicles to support sensitive medical shipments […]