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July 2025 Transborder Freight: Key Insights for U.S.-Canada-Mexico Trade
At Gain Consulting, we’re dedicated to providing actionable insights to help businesses navigate the complexities of global trade. The...
Kelsea Ansfield
Sep 24, 20254 min read


U.S. DOT Seeks Input on Cargo Theft Reduction: Opportunities for Shippers and Carriers
At Gain Consulting, we understand that cargo theft is a growing challenge that impacts businesses, supply chains, and consumer trust. On...
Kelsea Ansfield
Sep 23, 20254 min read


UPS Surcharges for 2025 Holiday Season: Navigating Rising Costs in Q4
At Gain Consulting, we’re committed to helping businesses stay ahead of logistics challenges, especially during the critical Q4 holiday...
Kelsea Ansfield
Sep 22, 20253 min read


Generative AI Revolutionizes Transportation Management: Insights from Descartes 2025 Survey
At Gain Consulting, we’re passionate about helping businesses harness cutting-edge technologies to optimize their logistics operations. A...
Kelsea Ansfield
Sep 19, 20253 min read


Cass Freight Index August 2025: Navigating Declining Shipments and Rising Costs
At Gain Consulting, we’re dedicated to helping businesses stay ahead in the dynamic world of logistics by leveraging key industry...
Kelsea Ansfield
Sep 17, 20254 min read


FedEx Rate Hike and Surcharge Increases for 2026: What It Means
At Gain Consulting, we’re committed to keeping our clients informed about critical changes in the logistics industry to help you stay...
Kelsea Ansfield
Sep 15, 20254 min read


Cardboard Box Demand Dips: A Recessionary Signal for Freight and Retail Logistics
At Gain Consulting, we keep a pulse on the logistics industry to help our clients navigate market shifts and optimize their operations. A...
Kelsea Ansfield
Sep 12, 20254 min read


OnTrac Takes on FedEx and UPS with Innovative Coast-to-Coast Delivery Solutions
At Gain Consulting, we’re always excited to share insights on the evolving logistics landscape, especially when innovative solutions...
Kelsea Ansfield
Sep 10, 20254 min read


Saia and the LTL Sector: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities
The less-than-truckload (LTL) industry continues to face a complex and evolving freight landscape, with carriers like Saia holding steady...
Kelsea Ansfield
Sep 8, 20253 min read


Addressing Tariff Evasion Enforcement and Manufacturing Downturn in 2025
The global trade landscape is undergoing significant shifts, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intensifying its crackdown on...
Kelsea Ansfield
Sep 3, 20252 min read


De Minimis Tariff Exemption Ends: What It Means for E-Commerce Businesses
On August 29, 2025, a significant shift in U.S. trade policy took effect, with the termination of the de minimis tariff exemption—a rule...
Kelsea Ansfield
Sep 2, 20254 min read


Understanding UPS Demand Surcharges
In today’s fast-paced logistics environment, businesses must stay informed about the factors that impact shipping costs to maintain...
Kelsea Ansfield
Aug 29, 20253 min read


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
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