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Goods Trade Deficit Declines in February 2025
At Gain Consulting, we’re always keeping a close eye on the economic currents that shape supply chain dynamics. The latest data from the...
Kelsea Ansfield
Apr 15 min read


Unpacking the Chaos: How the De Minimis Rule and Tariffs Are Reshaping Supply Chains
At Gain Consulting, we’ve been closely monitoring the seismic shifts in global trade sparked by the latest tariff announcements and the...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 315 min read


Navigating the 2025 LTL Landscape
The less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping sector is a critical artery in the supply chain, enabling businesses to move smaller freight loads...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 285 min read


Trust in Turbulent Times: How Supply Chains Anchor Brand Reliability
In an era marked by uncertainty, trust has become a scarce and precious resource. Consumers today grapple with doubts about economic...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 273 min read


The LTL Classification Overhaul: How Shipping Costs Will Shift and What It Means for Your Supply Chain
The less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping landscape is on the cusp of a historic transformation. As detailed in a March 24, 2025, Trucking...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 264 min read


Escalating Tariffs and Trade Shifts: How Cosco’s 2024 Success Signals Challenges Ahead
The container shipping industry is bracing for a seismic shift in 2025, driven by escalating tariffs and evolving trade policies. Cosco...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 254 min read


FedEx Expands Sunday Delivery: A Strategic Move with Big Implications for Supply Chains
FedEx is doubling down on Sunday home delivery, a move that signals shifting dynamics in the parcel industry and underscores the growing...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 244 min read


Navigating Freight Trends in 2025: Insights from the Cass Freight Index
The freight market in early 2025 is a tale of cautious recovery, persistent challenges, and looming uncertainties. The latest data from...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 215 min read


Walmart Rolls Forward with Brokerage: A Game-Changer for Supply Chains and a Challenge to Amazon
Walmart, the retail behemoth known for its sprawling stores and massive private fleet, is making waves in the logistics world with the...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 214 min read


Rising Last-Mile Delivery Costs: Challenges and Opportunities for E-Commerce Supply Chains
The e-commerce boom has transformed how goods move from warehouses to doorsteps, but a new report from DS Smith, Last-Mile Delivery: The...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 204 min read


Carriers Upgrade Border Shipping Amid Tariff Tumult
The North American supply chain landscape is undergoing a transformation as carriers adapt to shifting trade dynamics and looming...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 204 min read


Record January Imports: A Closer Look at Freight Trends and Their Implications for Supply Chains
The U.S. economy kicked off 2025 with a surprising surge in imports, breaking records for the month of January. According to a recent...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 194 min read


Amazon’s LTL Ambitions: A Seismic Shift Looms for Retail Freight
The less-than-truckload (LTL) market has been a rare bright spot in a trucking industry battered by a prolonged freight recession. While...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 185 min read


DAT Truckload Volume Index: February Spot Market Declines Signal Caution for 2025
The truckload freight market entered 2025 with high hopes. After a challenging few years, many in the industry—shippers, carriers, and...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 185 min read


NMFTA’s Class IT+ Tool: Simplifying Freight Classification
The less-than-truckload (LTL) freight classification process has long been a complex puzzle for shippers, carriers, and logistics...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 174 min read


Dry Van Report: Small Carrier Margins Shrink in February
The dry van freight market is sending mixed signals in early 2025, and the latest Dry Van Report from DAT Freight & Analytics, authored...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 133 min read


January 2025 Freight TSI: A Mixed Start to the Year
The U.S. freight transportation landscape kicked off 2025 with a slight stumble but a steady pulse. According to the latest data from the...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 125 min read


Air Cargo Rates Plummet: Navigating the De Minimis Shake-Up
The air cargo market is in flux, and U.S. shippers are feeling the turbulence. Spot air freight rates from Shanghai to the U.S. dropped a...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 115 min read


The Ocean Shipper Bill of Rights: A Game-Changer for U.S. Shippers
The U.S. shipping industry is at a pivotal moment. At the recent TPM25 conference in Long Beach, California, the National Industrial...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 105 min read


Preparing for UPS Shipping Zone Changes in 2025: What Businesses Need to Know
On March 24, 2025, UPS will roll out updates to its shipping zone structure, a change that could significantly impact shipping costs for...
Kelsea Ansfield
Mar 73 min read
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