Plus, cargo theft risks spikes ahead of Memorial Day, April sees drop in freight, a Wisconsin carrier and brokerage file for bankruptcy, and more.
ATA and ACT Research report declines in U.S. truck tonnage and trailer orders in April, as economic uncertainty and tariff pressures stall recovery across freight and equipment markets.
Trucking firm Elite Carriers and brokerage affiliate ECI Inc. have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, joining three other entities owned by Kirk Ecklund in seeking protection.
Inbound container imports to top two million twenty-foot equivalent units by May, a first since last fall.
Navigating the future of trucking: KargoBot unveils its autonomous truck fleet, while Volta Trucks faces challenges in the electric HGV market.
Plus, uncover Zerobroker's ambitious plan, the impact of a looming U.S. government shutdown, and the rise in U.S. rail freight investments.
Which American manufacturing sectors are most vulnerable to China's economic slowdown? Two charts, key industries, and their implications in this analysis from Jason Miller.
Explore the changing dynamics of U.S.-China trade: a 20-year low in China’s share of U.S. imports, diversification to other Asian nations and Mexico, and a shrinking trade deficit.
Beijing warns economists to avoid discussing negative economic outlook after post-COVID recovery fizzles. FDI drops by $100 billion.
Despite official reports of growth, China's on-ground economic situation is grim with deflation, reduced exports, high youth unemployment, and declining property market.
China's economic woes are compounding, with its consumer spending, property market, and exports hitting roadblocks. We dive into the challenges that China's economy faces and the potential global impact.
In an earlier newsletter, FreightCaviar wrote about a WSJ report on the unraveling of the US and China trade relationship.
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