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#procurement-timing
(2 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactAug 12, 2026Retailers Rush Imports Ahead of Tariff Increases
U.S. retailers have accelerated import activity at major ports in anticipation of upcoming tariff implementations, according to National Retail Federation projections. This advance inventory buildup r
Supply Chain Dive#tariff-impact#inventory-buildup#port-congestion
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 9, 2026TRAFFIX: Book Carrier Commitments Now as Cross-Border Capacity Tightens
TRAFFIX, a logistics coordination platform, is issuing an urgent advisory to shippers to commit to carrier capacity well in advance as cross-border trucking capacity continues to experience structural
American Journal of Transportation#cross-border-trucking#carrier-capacity#truck-freight