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Kelsea Ansfield
8 hours ago3 min read
Navigating the New UPS SurePost Landscape: Implications for U.S. Shippers
In the ever-evolving world of logistics, a significant shift has just occurred that could reshape the strategies of U.S. shippers. UPS,...
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Kelsea Ansfield
1 day ago4 min read
Averted Strike and What It Means for Shippers: Insights from the Tentative Labor Deal
In a critical development for U.S. supply chains, dockworkers and shipping companies have reached a tentative labor deal, ending months...
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Kelsea Ansfield
2 days ago3 min read
USPS: How the Local Transportation Optimization Initiative Has Affected Service
As the United States Postal Service (USPS) continues to refine its operations under Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s long-term financial...
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Kelsea Ansfield
3 days ago4 min read
M&A Activity Transforming the Regional LTL Landscape in the U.S.
As we move into 2025, the U.S. less-than-truckload (LTL) market is undergoing significant changes, with consolidation becoming a key...
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Kelsea Ansfield
4 days ago4 min read
December 2024 Logistics Managers Index: Growth and Stability Amidst Uncertainty
The December 2024 Logistics Managers Index (LMI) came in at 57.3, showing a slight dip from the previous month but still indicating...
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Kelsea Ansfield
Jan 34 min read
A Break Down of Mexico’s New Duty-Free Apparel Import Restrictions
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the apparel industry, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum recently enacted a decree aimed at...
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Kelsea Ansfield
Jan 23 min read
The Countdown Begins: What Shippers Need to Know About the Resumed ILA-USMX Contract Negotiations
As the clock ticks down to the expiration of the current contract extension between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA)...
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Kelsea Ansfield
Dec 31, 20244 min read
What Rising Asia-U.S. Container Rates Mean for U.S. Shippers in 2025
As 2025 approaches, U.S. shippers are facing a challenging and unpredictable landscape. While trade volumes surged in November due to...
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Kelsea Ansfield
Dec 27, 20243 min read
FedEx’s Strategic Shift: What U.S. Shippers Need to Know About Its New Push into Third-Party Air Cargo
FedEx, traditionally known for its overnight parcel services, is now making a bold move to expand its reach into the third-party air...
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Kelsea Ansfield
Dec 27, 20244 min read
Navigating Change: How the End of the Border-Skipping Loophole Will Affect U.S. Shippers
On December 19, 2024, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum issued a decree that closed a longstanding loophole in international trade—one...
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Kelsea Ansfield
Dec 23, 20244 min read
Implications of the Malaysian Cabinet Incident: A Guide for U.S. Shippers on Navigating Transshipment and Tariff Evasion Risks
The global supply chain is becoming increasingly complicated for U.S. shippers, especially with new revelations surrounding transshipment...
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Kelsea Ansfield
Dec 20, 20245 min read
FedEx Announces Separation of FedEx Freight into a Standalone Company
In a pivotal move for the logistics industry, FedEx Corporation has revealed its decision to fully separate its less-than-truckload (LTL)...
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Kelsea Ansfield
Dec 18, 20245 min read
DAT Acquires Trucker Tools: What It Means for U.S. Shippers and the Trucking Industry
In a move set to reshape the truckload freight landscape, DAT Freight & Analytics, the largest load board provider in the United States,...
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Kelsea Ansfield
Dec 17, 20245 min read
Pitt Ohio Expands Midwestern LTL Presence with Acquisition of Sutton Transport
The logistics landscape in the U.S. is undergoing significant changes, with one of the most notable moves coming from Pitt Ohio, a key...
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Kelsea Ansfield
Dec 16, 20245 min read
Understanding the FedEx and UPS 2025 Fee Hikes
In the world of shipping, the 2025 fee hikes from FedEx and UPS are causing waves of concern, particularly for U.S. businesses that rely...
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Kelsea Ansfield
Dec 12, 20245 min read
Macy’s Accounting Scandal: Implications for Retailers and Supply Chains in 2025
In December 2024, Macy’s revealed the results of an internal investigation into a significant accounting scandal that has rocked the...
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Kelsea Ansfield
Dec 11, 20245 min read
How Drayage Truckers and Supply Chains Are Preparing for 2025's Import Growth
As the global economy continues to adjust to post-pandemic realities and shifting geopolitical dynamics, the U.S. supply chain is facing...
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Kelsea Ansfield
Dec 11, 20245 min read
Energy Outlook: What Supply Chain Companies Need to Know for 2025
As we approach the end of 2024, the global energy landscape remains dynamic, with shifting trends in oil production, natural gas storage,...
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Kelsea Ansfield
Dec 10, 20243 min read
Navigating the Delays in the Premier Alliance: What it Means for the Shipping Industry
In the world of international shipping, the moves and decisions of global container shipping alliances can have wide-reaching...
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Kelsea Ansfield
Dec 6, 20244 min read
Balancing Human Expertise and AI Innovation in Truckload Brokerage: The Future of Freight
The truckload brokerage industry is undergoing a profound transformation as companies increasingly look to generative AI (GenAI) to...
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