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(110 articles)U.S. Rail Intermodal Traffic Surges 10% as Trucking Costs Rise
U.S. railroads reported 534,256 carloads and intermodal units for the week ending October 10, representing a 7.2 percent year-over-year increase. Intermodal containers and trailers reached 302,252 uni
CPKC Rail Network: Optimizing Freight Across North America
This article examines Canadian Pacific Kansas City's role as a critical transportation infrastructure provider connecting Canada, the United States, and Mexico through an integrated rail freight netwo
Mexico Trucking Shortages Set to Squeeze Cross-Border Capacity Through 2027
North American cross-border trucking capacity faces sustained constraints through 2027 due to compounding challenges in the Mexico to U.S. trade lane. Mexican driver shortages, combined with tightened
Maersk North America Deploys Verity Tech for Warehouse Inventory
Maersk North America has selected Verity as a technology partner to implement an inventory management solution across its warehouse operations. This deployment reflects the broader industry trend of a
ArcBest Positioned for Normalized Freight Markets Post-Pandemic
ArcBest Corporation is well positioned to benefit from the shift toward normalized supply chain conditions following pandemic-era disruptions. The company's diversified business model spanning asset-l
Mexican Logistics Startup WeShip Plans US Market Expansion
WeShip, a logistics startup built in Mexico, is pursuing expansion into the United States market. This move reflects growing competition in the logistics technology space and signals confidence in cro
ITS Logistics June Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index Released
ITS Logistics has published its June Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, a key indicator of freight movement through intermodal terminals and rail facilities in North America. This index provides market par
ZF raises U.S. truck market outlook by $50M amid fleet refresh
ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions has raised its 2025 U.S. sales outlook by approximately $50 million, signaling strengthening demand in the commercial truck market. The German automotive supplier has p
RH Shipping Expands Mexico-US Project Cargo Corridor
RH Shipping is positioning itself to capture growing project cargo volumes moving between Mexico and the United States, reflecting increased demand for heavy equipment and specialized freight services
Puma Taps Maersk to Overhaul North America Distribution
Puma has awarded Maersk a significant contract to manage its North America distribution network, representing a strategic outsourcing move by the athletic apparel company. This partnership indicates t
XPO Logistics Expands Network with Two New Service Centers
XPO Logistics announced the expansion of its service center network with the addition of two new facilities. This capacity expansion represents the company's strategic response to rising demand for in
Puma Partners with Maersk to Optimize North America Distribution
Puma has engaged Maersk to manage its North American distribution operations across three U.S. distribution centers, marking a significant outsourcing move in the apparel and footwear sector. The agre
CMA CGM Completes $1.4B FedEx Supply Chain Takeover
CMA CGM has successfully completed its $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain, integrating the business into its Ceva logistics subsidiary. This strategic move represents a major consolidation
Rail Freight Hits 4.85% Growth: Metals and Chemicals Lead Surge
U.S. rail freight delivered another strong performance with total weekly traffic of 537,397 carloads and intermodal units, representing a 4.85% increase compared to the same week last year. Carload vo
Trump threatens Canada tariffs, expects trade deal negotiations
Former President Trump has publicly indicated expectations that Canada will enter into trade negotiations within weeks, framing this as a high-stakes bilateral matter with implicit tariff threats. Thi
Canadian Oil Reroutes Away from California Amid Freight Surge
Canadian crude oil producers are routing shipments away from traditional California stops as freight transportation demand surges across North America. This routing shift reflects broader adjustments
Canada's Countertariffs on U.S. Goods: Supply Chain Impact
Canada has announced countertariffs on U.S. goods in response to American trade actions, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions between the two neighboring nations. This development carrie
Rail Freight Surges 7% as Intermodal Volumes Power Growth
U.S. rail freight markets are showing broad-based strength, with intermodal volumes accelerating at nearly 7% growth week-over-week and total combined rail traffic (carloads plus intermodal) climbing
Packaging Industry Faces Tariff Uncertainty in U.S.-Canada Trade
The escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada are creating significant uncertainty for the packaging industry, a critical component of supply chain operations across North America
U.S. Rail Freight Drops 3.7% YoY in Rare Weekly Decline
U.S. rail freight volumes declined 3.7% year-over-year for the week ending September 12, 2026, marking a notable reversal in an otherwise positive year-to-date trend. Total weekly traffic reached 494,
Trump's Canada Trade War: Fentanyl Link to Supply Chain Disruption
The Trump administration is leveraging fentanyl trafficking concerns as a strategic tool in escalating trade tensions with Canada, creating significant uncertainty for North American supply chains. By
Canada Retaliates with Tariffs on Steel, Fish, 300+ US Goods
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of American goods, including steel, fish, and various manufactured products, in response to US trade actions under the Trump administration. This e
Canada Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports Escalate Trade Tensions
Canada has initiated retaliatory tariff measures against US imports, marking an escalation in the ongoing North American trade dispute. This development represents a structural shift in bilateral trad
Trump's 50% Canada Tariff Now Live as Trade Talks Stall
The Trump administration has activated a 50% tariff on numerous Canadian imports, marking a significant escalation in North American trade tensions. This move represents a structural shift in cross-bo
US Import Ban Targets Canadian Alcohol, Whey, Motorcycles
The United States has announced proposed import restrictions targeting specific Canadian products including alcohol, whey, and motorcycles, escalating trade tensions between the two nations. This acti
L-5 Transportation Expands Regional Freight Routes
L-5 Transportation, based in Owosso, Michigan, operates as a regional freight carrier moving goods across North America. This article represents routine operational coverage of an established transpor
U.S. Rail Freight Surges 13.8% YoY; Metals & Grains Lead Growth
U.S. railroads reported exceptionally strong freight performance for the week of September 5, with combined carload and intermodal volume climbing 13.8% year-over-year to 533,545 units. This broad-bas
US-Canada Trade Tensions Threaten Supply Chain Disruption
A deepening trade dispute between the United States and Canada threatens to create significant economic disruption in strategically important midterm election states. The tension signals potential tar
U.S.–Canada Trade War: Import Bans Hit BRP Stock Harder Than Tariffs
The escalating U.S.–Canada trade dispute has taken a more disruptive turn with import bans now replacing conventional tariff mechanisms, directly impacting BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products) and t
Trump Import Bans & Contract Restrictions Escalate Canada Trade War
The Trump administration has significantly escalated trade tensions with Canada through a combination of import bans and restrictions on federal government contracting with Canadian companies. This re
US Escalates Canada Trade War with Import Bans and New Tariffs
The United States has escalated trade tensions with Canada by implementing new import bans and tariff increases on critical product categories. This expansion of trade restrictions represents a struct
Mexico Logistics Market Growth 7.4% Annually Through 2030
Mexico's logistics market is experiencing a significant growth trajectory, with projections indicating a compound annual growth rate of 7.4% through 2030. This expansion reflects broader structural sh
US Imposes Fresh Tariffs and Import Bans on Canada
The United States has implemented additional import restrictions and tariffs targeting Canadian goods, escalating ongoing trade tensions between the two neighboring countries. This action represents a
U.S. Bans Canadian Imports: What Supply Chains Need to Know
The United States has announced import restrictions targeting Canadian products including alcohol and motorcycles, escalating trade tensions between the two neighboring countries. This action represen
Trump Tariffs on Canadian Imports Escalate Trade Tensions
The Trump administration has imposed targeted import restrictions on select Canadian products, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions within the North American supply chain ecosystem. This
Trump Bans Canadian Imports: Motorcycles, Alcohol, Dairy Targeted
The Trump administration has escalated trade tensions with Canada by imposing retaliatory bans on key Canadian imports including motorcycles, alcoholic beverages, and dairy products. These import rest
Canada Implements Tariffs on US Imports, Escalating Trade Conflict
Canada has initiated a significant tariff response against US imports, marking an escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the two nations. This retaliatory measure represents a structural shif
Canada Tariffs Escalate U.S. Trade Tensions, Supply Chain Impact
Canada has announced new tariffs on U.S. goods, marking a significant escalation in North American trade tensions. This development introduces substantial uncertainty into cross-border supply chains t
Canada Retaliatory Tariffs Escalate US-Canada Trade Tensions
Canada has announced retaliatory tariff measures targeting US products, marking an intensification of trade tensions between the two neighboring nations. The move comes amid warnings from Trump admini
Trucking Industry Faces Historic Opportunity Amid Capacity Shift
Benjamin Y. Fong's analysis examines the paradoxical opportunity emerging in the trucking sector despite historical labor constraints. The article positions current market dynamics as a transformative
Trump's 50% Canadian Tariffs Now in Effect: Supply Chain Impact
The Trump administration has implemented a 50% tariff on Canadian goods, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions between the United States and Canada. This represents a structural shift in
Flexport Expands Fulfillment Services to Canada and UK
Flexport has announced an expansion of its logistics capabilities by introducing new fulfillment services in Canada and the United Kingdom. This strategic move represents the company's effort to build
Canada Trade War: How Tariffs Will Disrupt Every Household
Escalating trade tensions between the US and Canada are creating significant uncertainty in cross-border supply chains that flow into nearly every consumer category. The proposed tariff regime threate
US-Canada Trade War: Tariffs & Counter-Tariffs Explained
The escalating tariff dispute between the United States and Canada represents a structural shift in North American trade dynamics with significant ramifications for cross-border supply chain operation
Air Cargo Demand Surges 3.9% in July, North America Leads
Global air cargo demand posted a 3.9% month-over-month increase in July, with North America emerging as the strongest growth driver among major regions. This uptick signals continued recovery in inter
UPS Expands Air Freight Network in Mexico
UPS is expanding its air freight operations in Mexico, signaling increased investment in Latin American logistics infrastructure and capacity. This strategic move reflects broader industry trends towa
50% U.S.-Canada Tariffs Take Effect: Furniture Sector Faces Shock
A 50% tariff regime between the United States and Canada has now taken effect, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions between the two neighbors. This development represents a structural sh
Canada Retaliatory Tariffs on 700 US Imports Escalate Trade War
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on approximately 700 US imports in response to US trade actions, marking a significant escalation in cross-border trade tensions. This move threatens the integ
Chemical Rail Shipments Surge 6% as U.S. Freight Demand Strengthens
U.S. rail freight continued its positive trajectory in the week ending August 22, 2026, with total carloads and intermodal units reaching 532,462 units, a 4.2% increase year-over-year. The most encour
Trump Tariffs on Canada Hit Hundreds of Goods; Supply Chains Brace
The Trump administration has imposed sweeping tariffs on a broad spectrum of Canadian goods, creating immediate friction in one of North America's most integrated bilateral trade relationships. This a