The Port of Los Angeles reported its busiest month on record with container volume increasing 8.5% to 1,019,837 20-foot-equivalent units from 939,600 last year. Year-to-date, the port has handled 5,975,649 containers, a 5% increase compared with the same period in 2024. “Shippers have been frontloading their
The Port of Los Angeles, already the busiest port in the United States, announced that it handled over 1 million twenty-foot equivalent units in July—a record-setting milestone in its operations. This marks an 8.5% increase compared to the same month last year, with total volumes climbing
Logistics is full of terms that can sound confusing if you’re not familiar with them. But don’t worry, once you learn the basics, things become much clearer. Understanding these logistics terms helps businesses save time, reduce errors, and improve efficiency. Let’s break down the most important
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