September 2026 Freight Market Update: Ocean, Air, Trucking, Rail and Customs Port and Terminal Capacity Add Another Layer to Import Planning A container shipment can look straightforward when it is booked, but the plan can still change before the car
The Risk Behind the Freight Rate For years, transportation conversations have often started with the same questions: What is the rate? How quickly can the shipment be picked up? Do you have capacity? Those questions matter, and price will always be a
Ocean Freight Rate Hikes: Why Importers Should Review Lanes Before Peak Season Ocean freight rates are moving higher as carriers prepare for peak season, and importers should review upcoming shipments before July and August cargo is booked. Recent ca
Global Trade and Supply Chain Update June 2026 U.S. Imports Rebound in May as China Volumes Pick Up After a slower start to the year, U.S. import activity showed signs of renewed strength in May. According to recent transportation market data, contai
Customs Enforcement Update: What Importers Should Review Now To Our Valued Partners, Last week, the White House issued an Executive Order titled Strengthening Customs Enforcement. The order does not change every import requirement overnight. Many ite
Ocean Carrier Consolidation Is Changing Freight Costs in 2026 If your ocean freight costs have been climbing, you are not imagining it. Rates on several major trade lanes have moved sharply higher heading into June 2026, and space is getting tighter
