Aurora's driverless trucks are moving real loads between Dallas and Houston right now, and nobody is in the cab. Plus: RXO signals a strong freight rebound, Ken Adamo joins Ease Logistics, rail got faster to Mexico, and more.
Aurora signed two major partnerships in one week. Spot rates just hit an all-time high. A Chicago cross-dock blew up Reddit over how shippers load trailers. And someone dug into Super Ego's carrier network — the safety scores are not okay.
Amazon just became a direct rival to the biggest names in parcel, freight, and 3PL services. Plus: shippers are paying a lot more, your carrier check may be passing thieves through, a $4M cargo theft recovery shows what's possible, and more.
February's U.S. container imports dip yet highlight a solid year-over-year growth. Amid global shifts, the freight market faces mixed fortunes.
February threw a curveball in U.S. container import volumes, dipping 6% from January but still marking a 23.3% year-over-year increase with 2.14 million TEUs. This seemingly robust growth, however, comes with a grain of salt due to timing shifts in the Chinese Lunar New Year, skewing comparisons. When adjusting for the holiday, the real growth stands at a solid 13%, reflecting a post-pandemic resurgence.
Despite these fluctuations, February saw shifts in the global supply chain landscape:
With maritime imports showing growth compared to pre-pandemic levels and Mexico's ascent as a trade powerhouse, the U.S. freight market stands at a crossroads. As it navigates through looming global uncertainties, the resilience of consumer demand and manufacturing outputs will be key to sustaining import growth. Yet, with global risks ever-present, a cautious outlook remains key.
Source: FreightWaves | Descartes
The Port of Los Angeles hit record volumes in July as shippers raced to beat tariff deadlines
Tariff pressure shifts freight to major U.S. ports as importers turn to supply chain finance. Smaller ports and key sectors face mounting strain.
Port of Los Angeles sets June cargo record amid tariff-driven frontloading, with forecasts warning of steep drop post-August.
U.S. warehouse vacancy rates hit 11-year high as trade uncertainty and shifting import patterns reshape logistics strategies
Join over 14K+ subscribers to get the latest freight news and entertainment directly in your inbox for free. Subscribe & be sure to check your inbox to confirm (and your spam folder just in case).
