Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) became the top drivers of major industrial lease activity in 2025, reflecting a growing trend of companies outsourcing supply chain operations. A new report from CBRE shows that 3PL companies signed 44 of the 100 largest industrial leases last year. That is
The U.S. federal budget deficit declined to $1.67 trillion in 2025, marking its lowest level in three years. The improvement was driven largely by a sharp increase in customs and tariff collections, according to Treasury Department data released on January 13. For December alone, the government
The Port of Oakland recorded a 4.1% year-over-year decline in total trade volume, according to newly released November data. While a decline of this size would typically raise concerns, port officials say the latest numbers point to a stabilizing cargo environment amid ongoing global trade adjustments.
The U.S. trucking sector is heading into 2026 facing continued uncertainty, as unresolved trade policies, shifting tariff rules and broader economic pressures weigh on freight demand and carrier confidence, according to industry analysts. Experts say the lack of long-term clarity around global trade and domestic economic
November container traffic slows, but overall 2025 totals remain historically high U.S. container ports are heading toward another impressive year, even as cargo volumes cooled toward the end of the year. While November showed noticeable declines across several major gateways, year-to-date container totals indicate that many
As the logistics industry moves into 2026, it enters a decisive transition phase. After years of volatility, disruption, and cost pressure, global truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) markets are no longer driven solely by cycles of supply and demand. Instead, they are undergoing a structural reorganization
Ocean freight markets are experiencing an unusual year-end spike as geopolitical tensions, sanctions, and shifting supply patterns disrupt normal trade flows. These issues are causing ships to spend more time on the water, tightening vessel availability and pushing rates sharply higher across oil, LNG, and bulk
Canada is preparing to introduce tighter controls on imported steel and expand financial assistance for the lumber sector, two major industries currently strained by ongoing U.S. tariffs. According to early details shared by officials familiar with the plan, the federal government will reduce the tariff-rate quota
Trucking associations, owner-operators, and safety advocates are urging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to carefully monitor for any signs of driver coercion as the agency moves forward with testing new sleeper-berth regulations. FMCSA’s recently announced “flexible sleeper berth” pilot program, introduced in September, aims
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently introduced an emergency rule that limits the use of non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs), a move that immediately created ripples across the U.S. trucking and logistics industries. Announced by DOT Secretary Sean P. Duffy and issued by the Federal