By FreightWaves | Eric Kulisch | 4/4/2025 8:00 AM

The Trump administration is ratcheting up regulation of e-commerce shipments from China by removing a pathway for duty-free, expedited entry that critics say has been exploited by drug gangs and counterfeiters to smuggle illegal products into the U.S. The post Trump revokes duty-free access for Chinese e-commerce shipments appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | John Kingston | 4/4/2025 7:00 AM

Independent owner-operator pay rose in 2024 but not by a lot, according to the president of ATBS. The post ATBS says independent drivers earned a little more in ’24 but drove more as well appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FORWARDER magazine | FORWARDER magazine | 4/4/2025 6:08 AM

AGL Terminals, part of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), and its partner, BALSA, are proud to announce the successful commencement of operations at A-Berth, Duncan Docks, following the completion of a lease agreement with Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). This marks a significant milestone in the partnership between AGL and TNPA, underscoring the shared commitment [...] ... Read full Story

By FORWARDER magazine | FORWARDER magazine | 4/4/2025 6:06 AM

Logistics, transportation and shipping specialists LTS Global Solutions has advised UK firms to remain flexible ahead of President Donald Trump unveiling a 10% tariff on UK goods and a 20% levy on EU goods in a watershed moment for global trade.  Trump's policy will establish a baseline 10% tariff on all imports from countries [...] ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Noi Mahoney | 4/3/2025 6:08 PM

Illinois-based LTI Trucking Services notified its 250 drivers Wednesday that the company was closing immediately. The post Illinois trucking company with 250 drivers abruptly ceases operation appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Thomas Wasson | 4/3/2025 5:34 PM

Nationwide truckload carrier C.R. England recently announced it has chosen safety and telematics provider Lytx to equip its 3,500-truck fleet with driver-facing cameras. The post C.R. England adopts AI-powered driver-facing cameras appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | John Gallagher | 4/3/2025 4:30 PM

Trump eases pain on trucking and rail by excluding from reciprocal tariffs goods that comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The post Cross-border freight gets reprieve from ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 4/3/2025 4:26 PM

Supply chain visibility topped a relevancy survey of logistics providers by shipping giant Maersk, while AI brought up the bottom of the list. The post Supply chain visibility tops Maersk logistics trends survey; AI finishes last appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Timothy Dooner | 4/3/2025 4:19 PM

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: the industry reacts to Liberation Day tariffs The post Liberation Day tariff hangover appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Grace Sharkey | 4/3/2025 3:53 PM

Investors have responded to the revelation, disclosed in a late Wednesday 8-K filing, with Landstar’s stock taking a hit over the past 24 hours. The post Landstar anticipates fraud-related earnings hit appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Noi Mahoney | 4/3/2025 2:57 PM

Stellantis said on Thursday it paused production at assembly plants in Canada and Mexico and temporarily laid off 900 U.S. employees. The post Automaker to temporarily lay off 900 US workers due to tariffs appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Trains.com Staff | 4/3/2025 2:18 PM

Railroad stocks dropped after President Trump’s announcement Wednesday of tariffs on U.S. trading partners. The post New US tariffs hit railroad stocks in early trading appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Grace Sharkey | 4/3/2025 2:10 PM

FreightWaves sat down with Ventagium’s founder, Arturo Torres Arpi, to explore barriers preventing companies from embracing data-driven strategies and solutions that can drive operational excellence. The post Q&A: Can the industry loosen up its data bottlenecks? appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 4/3/2025 12:51 PM

Retail sales are forecast to total as much as $5.48 trillion in 2025, according to a new forecast by the National Retail Federation. The post Tariffs won’t drag consumer spending in 2025, say retailers appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | John Paul Hampstead | 4/3/2025 12:24 PM

Ten-year Treasury yields fell below 4% in a classic flight to safety. The post Truckload volumes and bond yields say recession, not inflation, the bigger risk appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Ashley Coker Prince | 4/3/2025 12:00 PM

While businesses continue to play a role in setting trends, consumers are now the driving force behind product demand. The post How retail shoppers are driving changes in supply chains, demanding faster production and shipping times appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Todd Maiden | 4/3/2025 11:22 AM

Turvo said Thursday that SMC3’s less-than-truckload freight management tools can now be accessed through its TMS. The post Turvo, SMC3 team up to improve LTL shipping process appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Trains.com Staff | 4/3/2025 10:49 AM

Weekly U.S. rail carloads surged to the strongest year-on-year improvement in nearly three months. The post US weekly rail traffic shows strong gains appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Noi Mahoney | 4/3/2025 10:33 AM

The U.S. Senate adopted a resolution to repeal the emergency declaration that allowed President Donald Trump to place tariffs on Canada. The post Senate adopts resolution to halt tariffs on Canadian imports appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Ashley Coker Prince | 4/3/2025 10:00 AM

Choosing the right TMS platform is not just a matter of convenience; it’s a strategic decision that can significantly impact a trucking company’s bottom line. The post Revolutionizing trucking: The power of choosing the right TMS platform appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story