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Leveraging USMCA Exemptions to Offset Rising Tariffs in 2025
As U.S. tariffs on critical materials like steel, aluminum, and copper escalate, businesses are turning to the United...
Kelsea Ansfield
Aug 27, 20253 min read


Global Postal Disruptions: Navigating New U.S. Customs Rules in 2025
On August 22, 2025, FreightWaves reported that Deutsche Post and DHL Parcel Germany , along with other global postal operators, are...
Kelsea Ansfield
Aug 25, 20254 min read


July 2025 Truck Tonnage Index: Steady but Stagnant Freight Market
Credit American Trucking Association-- trucking.org The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for July...
Kelsea Ansfield
Aug 20, 20253 min read


PPI Insights: LTL Freight Rates Signal Market Shifts in July 2025
Credit: FRED- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis-- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics The Producer Price Index (PPI) for General Freight...
Kelsea Ansfield
Aug 18, 20254 min read


June 2025 Freight TSI: Insights for Navigating a Cooling Freight Market
The June 2025 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) , released by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation...
Kelsea Ansfield
Aug 15, 20253 min read


July 2025 Cass Freight Index
The July 2025 Cass Freight Index report, released by Cass Information Systems, paints a complex picture of the North American freight...
Kelsea Ansfield
Aug 14, 20253 min read


NMFTA's Major Classification Update: Navigating LTL Changes
The less-than-truckload (LTL) sector is undergoing a transformative shift with the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)...
Kelsea Ansfield
Aug 14, 20253 min read


Freight Market Recovery on the Horizon: Key Trends
The freight industry is showing signs of optimism despite a challenging first half of 2025, with carriers, brokers, and shippers looking...
Kelsea Ansfield
Aug 11, 20253 min read


ArcBest's 5.9% LTL Rate Increase
On August 4, 2025, ArcBest implemented a 5.9% general rate increase (GRI) for its less-than-truckload (LTL) services, marking a shift...
Kelsea Ansfield
Aug 8, 20253 min read


UPS Dimensional Weight Change: What Shippers Need to Know
As the logistics landscape continues to evolve, UPS has announced a significant change to its dimensional weight calculations, effective...
Kelsea Ansfield
Aug 7, 20253 min read


July 2025 Logistics Managers’ Index Report: Key Insights for Supply Chain Strategies
The July 2025 Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) report, released by researchers from Arizona State University, Colorado State University,...
Kelsea Ansfield
Aug 6, 20254 min read


Freight Market Growth in Q2 2025: A Glimmer of Optimism Amid Uncertainty
The U.S. truck freight market has shown a promising resurgence in the second quarter of 2025, posting its first sequential growth in...
Kelsea Ansfield
Aug 5, 20255 min read


UPS Explores Reuniting with USPS for Ground Saver: What It Means for Your Supply Chain
At Gain Consulting, we keep our finger on the pulse of supply chain innovations to help our clients stay ahead. A recent development from...
Kelsea Ansfield
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Supply Chain Insights: Q2 2025 Performance Roundup
As we move through 2025, various industries are navigating a complex landscape of opportunities and challenges. At Gain Consulting, we’ve...
Kelsea Ansfield
Jul 30, 20253 min read


Navigating Freight Claims: Essential Strategies for Receivers
The Importance of Effective Freight Claims Management In the complex world of logistics, receiving freight can present significant...
Kelsea Ansfield
Jul 29, 20255 min read


Saia’s Response to Freight Volume Decline
Introduction to Saia’s Financial Performance On July 25, 2025, Transport Topics reported that Saia Inc., a leading less-than-truckload...
Kelsea Ansfield
Jul 28, 20254 min read


AI-Powered Supply Chains: How Retail Giants Are Transforming Logistics in 2025
The Rise of AI in Retail Supply Chains The retail industry is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) that is...
Kelsea Ansfield
Jul 24, 20254 min read


Understanding the New FedEx Dimension Changes
Introduction Package dimensions are critical for determining shipping costs, particularly through dimensional weight calculations, which...
Kelsea Ansfield
Jul 22, 20254 min read


Navigating 2025 Logistics Trends: NMFC Overhaul, Ocean Freight Declines, and Intermodal Shifts
Introduction to Evolving Logistics Challenges The logistics industry in 2025 is undergoing significant transformation, driven by...
Kelsea Ansfield
Jul 21, 20255 min read


FedEx One Rate Special Pricing Update
Introduction to the FedEx One Rate Special Pricing Update FedEx recently announced an update to its FedEx One Rate® Special Pricing...
Kelsea Ansfield
Jul 18, 20255 min read
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