US port strike averted with ILA and USMX’s tentative deal
Shippers can breathe a sigh of relief, the east and Gulf coast port strike slated to start next week looks set to be called off – and freight rates could ease. Last night, despit
US retailers face challenges as import hurdles grow
US retailers are navigating choppy waters, with scant visibility of the route forward, pummelled in recent weeks by regulatory plans that threaten significant upheaval. The incomin
COSCO targeted by Pentagon for alleged ties to PLA
COSCO, the world’s largest shipping company, is among a host of Chinese shipping-related names added to a list of companies the US Department of Defense views as having links to
The Role of 4PL in Optimizing Supply Chains Across the USA
Supply chains are the lifeblood of businesses, ensuring that goods move efficiently from suppliers to end consumers. But as global commerce becomes increasingly complex, traditiona
The Growth of 4PL Services in the US Logistics Industry
The logistics industry has undergone a seismic transformation over the past few decades, with Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) emerging as a game-changer. In an age of rapid globalizat
The Rise of Smart Warehousing in the USA
Warehousing in the USA is undergoing a seismic shift, transitioning from traditional models to tech-driven “smart warehouses.” These facilities leverage advanced techno
The Not-So-Secret Way to Bypass U.S. Tariffs
In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade, companies are finding creative ways to navigate the complex web of tariffs and trade barriers. One such strategy, known as “ta
Top Pentagon Weapons Buyer: Houthis Have ‘Scary’ Anti-Ship Missiles
Last week, the Pentagon’s most senior acquisition official warned that Yemen’s Houthi rebels have developed “amazing” ballistic missile capabilities over th
US ports receive $580M in grants
The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has revealed plans to invest nearly $580m in port infrastructure nationwide. The funding will go toward 31 p
Cargo operations at Brazil’s Guarulhos Airport near collapse
Cargo operations at Latin America’s largest air cargo gateway, Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos Airport (GRU), are on the verge of a meltdown. Airline groups are appealing to the federal
