In today’s competitive business environment, companies are constantly looking for ways to streamline operations and cut unnecessary costs. One area that often gets outsourced for greater efficiency is logistics. Managing an in-house logistics team comes with heavy operational expenses, infrastructure investments, and the need for constant
The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest trade gateway in the United States, experienced a historic surge in container volume last month, signaling a sharp rebound from a slowdown in May. The port handled approximately 892,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in June 2025—a 32% increase month-over-month
The U.S. trucking industry continues to grapple with one of its most challenging freight markets in recent years. According to a July 1 report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the average cost of operating a truck declined slightly by 0.4% in 2023 to $2.260
Shippers continued to frontload cargo in May ahead of tariffs, giving a boost to dry van volumes, but analysts note carriers still lack pricing power. Spot rates and volumes for reefer and dry van rose modestly in May as shippers frontloaded cargo ahead of summer and
American importers are seeing a welcome shift in ocean shipping costs amid concerns over tariffs and fluctuating consumer demand. The average spot rate to ship a 40-foot container from Asia to the U.S. West Coast dropped to $5,840 at the beginning of this week—down from about
Customs Duties Surge 270% Year Over Year, Helping Reduce Monthly Budget Deficit U.S. customs duty collections surged to a record high in May, providing some relief to the monthly budget deficit. However, questions remain about the sustainability of this revenue as the Trump administration continues trade
In the world of logistics, efficiency is everything. One of the often-overlooked components that can significantly impact shipping costs, space optimization, and operational flow is the standard pallet size. From freight planning to warehouse stacking, understanding pallet dimensions and specifications is essential for logistics professionals. This
Amid growing global trade uncertainties and the impact of U.S. tariffs, third-party logistics (3PL) providers are emerging as vital players in modern supply chains, according to the latest CSCMP State of Logistics Report for 2025. While challenges persist, especially in the wake of geopolitical tensions and
In freight logistics, your transportation provider can either smoothen operations or cause delays. Transportation providers are expected to transport goods and do so competently in a timely manner. That all comes down to efficient carrier selection. In this guide, we outline how to choose a freight
President Donald Trump declared on Friday that the U.S. will double tariffs on imported steel, raising the current duty from 25% to 50%. The move, he stated, is intended to strengthen the American steel industry and protect domestic jobs. Speaking at the U.S. Steel facility near