Recent industry analysis has identified the trucking sector as an early signal of shifting inflationary dynamics. Within the Producer Price Index (PPI), logistics stands out as one of the few areas where capacity reductions—not price hikes—have been the primary response to softer demand. This adjustment contrasts with broader producer behavior, where most businesses have maintained […]
As the fifth anniversary of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) approaches, discussions surrounding its renegotiation are gaining momentum. The trilateral trade pact, which governs over $1.5 trillion in commerce annually, plays a foundational role in North American supply chains. Leadership from key trading nations has expressed interest in reexamining aspects of the agreement ahead of […]
Efforts to stabilize one of the world’s most important trade relationships have faltered, with renewed tensions casting uncertainty over recent diplomatic and commercial progress. A series of new export controls and visa policy changes have sparked strong criticism from Asian counterparts, with threats of retaliatory measures. The new measures—targeting advanced technology exports such as AI […]
As data centers become the backbone of the artificial intelligence boom, new supply chain demands are emerging across the U.S. economy. With projected investments expected to exceed $1 trillion over the next five years, the logistics sector is rapidly evolving to meet the needs of this transformative infrastructure buildout. Industry leaders are now repositioning themselves […]
A newly released annual logistics report reveals that businesses are continuing to operate under a cloud of economic and supply chain uncertainty, with volatile demand patterns, emerging technologies, and shifting trade policies creating a complex and unpredictable environment. Compiled by a leading global consulting firm and presented in collaboration with logistics industry experts, the report […]
Despite a volatile global trade landscape, foreign direct investment (FDI) into Mexico surged to a record $21.4 billion in Q1 2025 — a 5.4% increase over the same period last year. The manufacturing sector captured over 40% of these funds, largely driven by North American companies seeking supply chain alternatives closer to the U.S. border. […]
A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade has introduced new uncertainty for importers navigating volatile tariff policies and elevated shipping costs. The court struck down a set of reciprocal tariffs previously imposed on imports from key global trade partners. Although those tariffs had been paused for 90 days, the court’s decision now […]
The trucking industry is currently experiencing one of the most prolonged and severe downturns in its history. Known informally as the “Great Freight Recession,” the downturn began in March 2022 and continues to reshape the landscape of over-the-road freight transport. Excess Capacity Drives Collapse The root cause of the decline is widely attributed to significant […]
Retailers across the U.S. are preparing to pass rising import costs on to consumers, as the effects of global trade tensions begin to show up on store shelves. Several large chains have confirmed that prices will increase over the coming months, especially as tariff-impacted inventory cycles into distribution and stockpiles of pre-tariff goods run low. […]
Southern California’s vital logistics ecosystem is experiencing a sharp downturn, as international trade tensions continue to affect the flow of goods through the nation’s busiest container ports. At the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach—responsible for handling over one-third of the country’s container imports—shipping volume has significantly declined. This has resulted in fewer vessel […]
