#north-american-logistics
(31 articles)WA Exporters Face Canadian Tariffs as US Trade Tensions Escalate
Washington state exporters are confronting significant trade policy headwinds as escalating tensions between the United States and Canada threaten to introduce new tariff barriers on cross-border comm
Canada-US Tariff Dispute Threatens Cross-Border Freight Balance
Escalating tariff disputes between Canada and the United States pose a significant threat to the balance of cross-border freight flows, creating operational and financial uncertainty for logistics pro
U.S. Rail Freight Surges 4.1% as Steel & Energy Demand Drives
U.S. rail freight volumes demonstrated robust growth in the week ending August 29, 2026, with total carloads and intermodal units reaching 543,212 units—a 4.1% year-over-year increase. The growth was
UPS Invests $50M in Automotive Logistics, Expands Mexico Air Ops
UPS announced a significant $50 million investment in automotive logistics infrastructure and expanded air freight capacity serving Mexico, signaling confidence in cross-border trade and the automotiv
Trump's Canada Trade War Threatens North American Supply Chains
The Trump administration is escalating trade tensions with Canada through the threat of tariffs and trade restrictions, with fentanyl trafficking cited as a primary justification. This represents a si
US-Canada Tariffs: What Supply Chain Leaders Need to Know
The escalation of trade tensions between the United States and Canada through new tariff measures represents a structural shift in North American supply chain dynamics with far-reaching consequences f
Canada Threatens US Retaliatory Tariffs: Supply Chain Impact
Canada is signaling potential retaliatory trade measures in response to US tariff actions, creating significant uncertainty for cross-border supply chains that depend on seamless trade flows between t
DP World Expands Integrated Logistics Services Across Canada
DP World, a global maritime and logistics leader, is expanding its integrated logistics service offerings throughout Canada, signaling a strategic commitment to strengthen its North American supply ch
US-Canada Trade War Set to Raise Prices on Consumer Goods
The escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada represent a critical inflection point for North American supply chains. Unlike regional disruptions that can be rerouted or absorbed
U.S.-Canada Trade War Escalates: New Trump Tariffs Threaten Supply Chains
The U.S.-Canada trade relationship has entered a critical phase with the announcement of new Trump administration tariffs, signaling an escalation from previous trade tensions. This development repres
FBI Probe Reveals Organized Crime Networks Exploiting North American Trucking
A major FBI investigation dubbed Operation Hard Ball has exposed sophisticated transnational criminal networks systematically exploiting North American trucking infrastructure for drug smuggling and o
DSV Analyzes North American Freight Market Conditions
DSV, a major global logistics provider, has weighed in on current conditions affecting North American freight markets, offering industry perspective on regional transportation dynamics. This commentar
Rail Traffic Surges 4% YTD Ex-Coal: Industrial Economy Shows Robust Strength
North American rail traffic is sending a surprisingly bullish signal for industrial economic health, even as headline carload growth remains modest. Stripping out the perpetual drag of coal, carloads
BVB Freight Expands North American Logistics Network
BVB Freight has announced a significant expansion of its North American logistics operations, positioning itself to capture growing freight demand across the region. This expansion reflects broader in
BVB Freight Expands North American Network Amid Rising Freight Demand
BVB Freight is scaling its North American logistics operations in response to sustained freight demand, signaling confidence in continued market growth. This expansion reflects the broader trend of lo
UP-NS Merger Faces STB Transparency Demands Amid Integration
The proposed merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS), two of North America's largest Class I railroads, is advancing despite heightened regulatory scrutiny from the Surface Transpo
BNSF Rejects UP/NS Merger Plan; Fourth Application Fails
The proposed merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) continues to face significant regulatory and competitive opposition. BNSF CEO Katie Farmer's latest statement indicates that de
CN Backs UP-NS Merger Deal, Gains Shipper Access
Canadian National has agreed not to contest the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, a pivotal shift in North American rail consolidation. Under the deal framework, CN will gain
Barings Finances Quad-C's Acquisition of Armstrong Transport
Barings, a prominent investment firm, has provided financing to support Quad-C Partners' acquisition of Armstrong Transport Group, marking another consolidation move in North America's fragmented truc
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B to Expand North America
CMA CGM, a global container shipping and logistics leader, is acquiring FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion, marking a significant strategic investment to expand its terrestrial logistics capabilities
50% Trump Tariffs on Canadian Imports Disrupt North American Supply Chains
The Trump administration has implemented 50% tariffs on select Canadian imports, marking a significant escalation in trade friction between the United States and its largest trading partner. This poli
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B, Expanding North American Reach
CMA CGM has completed a strategic $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain, significantly expanding the capabilities of its CEVA Logistics subsidiary across North America. This transaction repre
U.S. Rail Freight Surges 8.7% Despite Holiday Week, Outpaces 2025
U.S. rail freight demonstrated robust momentum during the Independence Day holiday week, with carriers reporting 482,121 combined carloads and intermodal units for the week ending July 4, 2026—an 8.7%
U.S. Rail Freight Surges 7% YoY on Manufacturing Strength
U.S. rail freight volumes demonstrated robust growth for the week ending June 27, with total traffic reaching 525,474 carloads and intermodal units—a 7% increase compared to the same week last year. T
CN Railway Unveils Long-Term Freight Strategy Amid Logistics Shifts
Canadian National Railway has announced a comprehensive long-term freight strategy designed to address the evolving dynamics of North American logistics. This strategic initiative reflects CN's commit
CMA CGM acquires FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B
CMA CGM Group, the world's third-largest container shipping operator, has acquired FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion, marking a significant consolidation in the North American third-party logistics
CMA CGM Buys FedEx Supply Chain Unit for $1.4B
FedEx has agreed to sell its supply chain solutions unit to CMA CGM for $1.4 billion, marking a significant reshaping of the third-party logistics (3PL) landscape in North America. This transaction su
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B in North America
CMA CGM, the world's third-largest ocean shipping line, is significantly expanding its land-based logistics capabilities in North America through the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B
CMA CGM, a global container shipping leader, has announced the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion, marking a significant strategic pivot into North American contract logistics and supp
Maersk Expands into North American Lithium Battery Freight
Maersk, the world's largest container shipping company, has announced its entry into the North American lithium battery freight market, marking a strategic expansion into specialized logistics service
ENorth Logistics Expands Integrated Supply Chain Solutions
ENorth Logistics has announced a significant expansion of its integrated supply chain solutions across Canada and North America, indicating growth in regional logistics capabilities. This expansion re