U.S.-bound imports are expected to decline, with reciprocal tariffs now in place
The ongoing impact of tariffs on the supply chain and United States-bound import cargo volume was evident in the new edition of the Global Port Tracker report, which was issued today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates. The ports surveyed in the report include: Los Angeles/Long Beach; Oakland; Tacoma; Seattle; Houston; […]
USPS sees a $3.1 billion quarterly fiscal third quarter loss
Third quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings issued this week by the United States Postal Service (USPS) saw a steeper net loss, at $3.1 billion, than the $2.5 billion reported a year ago, for the quarter. Operating revenue, at $18.8 billion was basically flat on an annual basis, up 0.2%. The USPS attributed the slight increase […]
U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes see annual gains, for week ending July 5, reports AAR
United States rail carload and intermodal volumes, for the week ending July 5, saw annual gains, according to data issued this week by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Rail carloads, at 204,513, increased 4.8% annually, trailing the weeks ending June 28 and June 21, at 225,227, and 229,655, respectively. AAR said that eight of […]
Major changes arrive this month for LTL freight classification systems
Major changes are coming to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) methodology and ratings, effective July 19. If you’re unsure what this means or how it might impact your shipping operation, join the club. But officials at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), which runs the NMFC, say rest assured that its changes are […]
U.S.-bound imports remain on an uneven, tariff-driven path, with declines expected in the coming months, says Port Tracker report
Following an expected June rebound, United States-bound imports are pegged to subsequently decline after tariffs, which were previously paused, go into effect, according to the new edition of the Global Port Tracker report, which was issued today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates. The ports surveyed in the report include: Los Angeles/Long […]
June U.S. import container volume sees sequential gains and annual declines, reports Descartes
The July edition of the Global Shipping Report issued by Waterloo, Ontario-based Descartes, a provider of logistics based on-demand, software-as-a-service offerings, pointed to a mixed outlook for United States-bound container import volumes. This the 47th edition of the Global Shipping Report, going back to its debut in August 2021. June U.S.-bound container import volume—at 2,217,675 TEU (Twenty-Foot […]
Reciprocal tariff pause extended to August 1 amid trade negotiations, raising pressure on U.S. trade partners
While there have not been material changes in United States trade policy going back to the three-month pause of the White House’s reciprocal tariffs implemented on April 9, it stands to reason that will be soon coming to an end, with the pause set to expire on July 9. But it may not be the […]
Various industry groups laud the passage of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
With the United States House of Representatives following the Senate’s lead, the federal reconciliation bill, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” will now head to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. Various business and industry concerns issued positive support in regards to the House passing the legislation. The American Trucking Associations […]
U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are mixed, for week ending June 28, reports AAR
United States rail carloads and intermodal volume, for the week ending June 28, were mixed, according to data issued this week by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Rail carloads, at 225,227, were essentially flat annually, up 0.005%, trailing the weeks ending June 21 and June 14, at 229,655, and 224,851, respectively. AAR said that […]
Industry groups show support for Senate voting to pass the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
Various business and industry concerns issued positive support in regards to the United States Senate voting to pass the budget reconciliation bill, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” With the Senate having passed the bill by the narrowest of margins, 51-50, paced by Vice President J.D. Vance’s tie breaking vote, the bill now […]