U.S.-bound import declines are expected after June, states Global Port Tracker report
The forecast for United States-bound retail container volumes, in the new edition of the Global Port Tracker report, which was issued earlier today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates, remains similar to the one in its previous edition, with gains expected in June, to be followed by subsequent declines in […]
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Volatile markets, shifting capacity, and rising service expectations are pushing TMS technology to evolve fast. In this roundtable webinar, experts will unpack the latest advances in AI-driven planning, automated tendering, real-time visibility, and multimodal optimization—and how these tools are helping shippers cut costs and improve service. Panelists will also share practical insights on implementation, carrier […]
Supreme Court’s Montgomery ruling reinforces broker liability exposure, but industry stakeholders see limited operational change
When the United States Supreme Court last month issued its ruling in the Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC case, which addressed whether Federal preemption under the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA) applies to negligent hiring claims involving motor carrier vehicle safety regulations for freight transportation brokers, there was a whole host of differing […]
Industry stakeholders call on U.S. Senate to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
A letter penned to the United States Senate on behalf of myriad industry stakeholders this week called for the Senate to pass H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, which was recently passed by the House of Representatives by a 348-60 margin. As previously reported by LM, the legislation was introduced in April 2025 […]
USTR proposes new Section 301 tariffs on 60 countries as Section 122 duties near expiration
With the White House’s 10% Section 122 tariffs set to expire in late July, the office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) yesterday proposed rolling out new tariffs on 60 countries. The USTR said this is based under the guidelines under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, stating that, “the acts, policies, […]
National average diesel price declines, for the fourth consecutive week, states EIA
The national average price per gallon of diesel gasoline for the fourth consecutive week, according to data issued today by the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA). The national average price per gallon, for the week of June 1, declined 17.3 cents, to $5.350, marking the steepest weekly decline since the week of April […]
USPS cuts back on spending as cash is expected to run out in 2027
The U.S. Postal Service is tightening spending across the organization to avoid running out of cash as early as 2027. In a memo sent to employees on Tuesday, Postmaster General David Steiner announced immediate restrictions on nonessential spending, including hiring, travel, training, and more. “As you are aware, we are currently experiencing a temporary cash-flow shortage […]
UPS invests $50 million in automotive logistics, expands Mexico air freight
UPS is investing nearly $50 million in its automotive and industrial logistics operations and expanding air freight service to Mexico as manufacturers look for faster and more reliable ways to move parts across North America. The company said the investment includes network improvements and the creation of dedicated teams focused on serving automotive and industrial […]
DHL eCommerce, USPS announce exclusive multi-year last-mile delivery agreement worth more than $10 Billion
Earlier today, a mutually beneficial agreement between DHL eCommerce, a subsidiary of global logistics services provider, Deutsche Post DHL Group, and the United States Postal Service (USPS) was announced, in the form of a new exclusive multi-year United States last-mile parcel delivery contract valued at more than $10 billion. Officials for the organizations called this […]
U.S. and Mexico launch new USMCA negotiation rounds ahead of 2026 joint review
As the clock ticks toward the July 1 joint review deadline for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said earlier today that the U.S. and Mexico will kick off bilateral negotiating rounds related to the joint review. The Office of the USTR said that on May 28 […]