ISM reports April services sector growth amid concerns over pricing and tariffs
Services sector growth continued in April, rising for the 10th consecutive month, according to the new edition of the Services ISM Report on Business, which was released today by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The April Services PMI, at 51.6 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth) increased 0.8% over March, growing, at […]
U.S.–China tariff surge triggers steep import decline and supply chain slowdown
While there was a large amount of speculation regarding an anticipated drop in United States-bound import declines driven by the myriad trade policy and tariff actions put into action by President Trump since his return to office, that speculation has become reality, based on sentiment from various industry stakeholders. As previously reported, the ongoing shift […]
Retailer delivery networks erode FedEx and UPS market share, notes ShipMatrix report
A report recently issued by ShipMatrix, a subsidiary of Warrendale, Pa.-based SJ Consulting, points to an increasing shift in the parcel marketplace that is having an impact on the parcel duopoly of FedEx and UPS. That shift relates to how the private fleets of major retailers, “are collectively delivering billions of parcels to consumers that […]
UPS posts higher Q1 profit, lower revenue as network reconfiguration and Amazon exit plan advance
First quarter 2025 earnings results issued today by Atlanta-based global freight transportation and logistics services provider UPS saw a slight decline. Quarterly consolidated revenue, at $21.5 billion, fell 0.7% annually, and adjusted earnings per share, at $1.49 (topping Wall Street estimates of $1.41), rose $0.06 annually. Consolidated operating profit, at $1.7 billion, increased 3.3% annually. […]
Looking at the state of the rail carload and intermodal markets with Tony Hatch
A nationally-known freight railroad and intermodal expert, Hatch also examined the the U.S.-Mexico market, railroad policy issues, and key things shippers need to focus on, among other topics. Tony Hatch has three decades of experience in the freight railroad and transportation sectors, primarily as an analyst. As principal of New York-based ABH Consulting, Hatch has been […]
U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes see annual gains, for week ending April 19, reports AAR
United States rail carload and intermodal volumes, for the week ending April 19, saw annual gains, according to data issued this week by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Rail carloads, at 224,436, increased 3.4% annually, topping the week ending April 12, at 217,556, and trailing the week ending April 5, at 226,790. AAR reported […]
LM Podcast Series: Looking at the state of the supply chain with Rob Handfield
Listen to this episode of the Logistics Management Podcast Series wherever you get your podcasts. During this podcast Handfield addressed various topics, including: the current state of the supply chain; steps and actions shippers should consider related to tariffs; how the supply chain is viewed; the need for supply chain resiliency; and supply chain risk mangement planning, among others. Handfield […]
LM Podcast Series: Shipware provides an overview of the current state of the parcel and express delivery markets
Listen to this episode of the Logistics Management Podcast Series wherever you get your podcasts. During this podcast Paul Yaussy and Adi Karamcheti addressed various topics, including: the current state of today’s parcel marketplace; the current state of parcel rates and pricing; parcel Peak Season prospects; and how tariffs are impacting the market, among others. Adi Karamcheti worked for FedEx for […]
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 […]