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Are Shippers Ready for $10,000 Per 40-Foot Container Rates from Asia?

MTS Logistics

Last week, the Trump Administration announced a temporary reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods, reducing them from 145% to 30%. At the same time, China agreed to lower its tariffs from 125% to 10%. These changes are set to remain in effect for 90 days, as both countries (and global markets) aim to finalize a long-term agreement during this window. How will these tariff adjustments affect freight rates for imports from Asia, particularly China?

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VCN – The Ecommerce Shipping Solution Your Brand Needs

Ship Monk

Could your ecommerce brand benefit from shipping flexibility and an ally that regularly ensures you get the best shipping speeds and rates, while also staying reliable in times of supply chain crisis? ShipMonks Virtual Carrier Network is a carrier-agnostic shipping solution that can enhance your business model and ease your shipping stress. What is the Virtual Carrier Network?

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The Container Payment Portal and the Rise of AI in Freight with Jake Hoffman

The Logistics of Logistics

Jake Hoffman and Joe Lynch discuss the container payment portal and the rise of AI in freight. Jake is the Chief Technology Officer of Gnosis Freight, a logistics tech company focused on the lifecycle of a shipping container as it moves around the world. About Jake Hoffman Jake Hoffman is the Chief Technology Officer of Gnosis Freight, a logistics tech company focused on the lifecycle of a shipping container as it moves around the world.

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Navigating Today’s Tariff Turbulence with Cloud Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s volatile trade environment, customs brokers and importers are in uncharted waters. The rapid implementation and modification of tariffs, often announced through social media even before formal policy announcements, have created unprecedented challenges for global supply chains. The New Tariff Landscape A rollercoaster of tariff changes has already marked the first half of 2025.

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How to Minimize Chargebacks in Retail Logistics

Struggling with chargebacks from major retailers? In a market shaped by rising tariffs, transportation costs, and operational pressure, reducing chargebacks in your retail logistics is one of the most direct ways to protect your bottom line. This ebook covers the main reasons consumer brands see compliance fees in their retail fulfillment process, and more importantly, what to do about them.

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Don’t Fear the Future: AI Adoption in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Even the most sophisticated generative AI system requires human guidance to function reliably and deliver tangible benefits.

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Building an AI-Native Ecosystem for Supply Chain Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

Schneider Electrics latest initiative emphasizes how AI-native software can streamline sustainability efforts across complex supply chain and logistics networks. By embedding agentic AI into enterprise workflows, the company aims to create responsive systems that manage emissions tracking, decarbonization strategies, and climate risk assessments in real time.

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Incorporating AI into your fleet’s compliance strategy

Truck News

Compliance has always been a cornerstone of organizational integrity for trucking companies, ensuring that businesses adhere to regulations, standards, and ethical practices.

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India Plans to Spend $10B on Homebuilt Oil Tanker Fleet

Supply Chain Brain

The plans first phase involves purchasing 79 ships, 30 of which would be medium-range vessels.

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AI-Powered Cybersecurity: Cisco’s Answer to Supply Chain Threats

Logistics Viewpoints

As supply chains adopt more automation and AI, they also become prime targets for cyber threats. Cisco is tackling this head-on with AI-enhanced cybersecurity solutions tailored for industrial and logistics networks. These new tools dont just reactthey predict, adapt, and protect vital systems across the supply chain. For logistics operators balancing operational uptime and cyber risk, Ciscos strategy offers both reassurance and resilience.

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Shorten the Cycle: Building Supply Chains That Don’t Break When Tariffs Shift

We're breaking down how to tighten timelines by addressing one process at a time—from automating freight bookings to accelerating classification and invoicing.

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Canada's Postal Union Issues 72-Hour Strike Notice

Supply Chain Brain

CP paused collective bargaining talks with the CUPW on May 13, claiming that the union has "either held or hardened its previous positions on key issues.

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How a 3PL Can Strengthen Your Supply Chain Resilience

GlobalTranz

Pandemics. Wars. Natural disasters. Tariff swings. If your business depends on freight shipping, you've likely felt the effects of a world that seems to change overnight. Building a resilient supply chain isn't just a best practice anymore — it's a business imperative. From port congestion and fuel surcharges to weather events and labor shortages, the threats to your shipping network are real and growing.

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GM Halts Efforts to Export Cars to China

Supply Chain Brain

GM's efforts to export cars into the Chinese market started in 2024, as part of an initiative known as the Durant Guild.

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Logistics Unplugged: Episode 14

Blue Grace Logistics

Logistics Unplugged | A BlueGrace Podcast Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Podcast Search Search Ashley Benitez - May 20, 2025 Episode 14: Inside the LTL Summit Part One: The Power of Pricing & Transparency Brian Blalock Host and BlueGrace Director of Client Development Pricing Secrets and Transparency That Drive LTL Success In Part One of the LTL Summit series, Brian Blalock goes beyond the surface with industry leaders from Southeas

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Watch: Meeting Labor Challenges in the Warehouse

Supply Chain Brain

The labor challenges confronting warehouses today are about more than simply finding and paying more bodies to do the work, says Dwight Klappich, vice president and fellow with Gartner.

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The Role of AI and ML in Multi Route Planning

Loginext

Discover how AI and ML enhance multi route planner tools to optimize routes, reduce costs, and improve delivery efficiency in logistics and distribution. The post The Role of AI and ML in Multi Route Planning appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Watch: How Warehouses Should Be Enhancing Security

Supply Chain Brain

Jeff Munsel, director of North American sales for supply chain with Vector Security Networks, identifies the gaps in warehouse security, and what it will take to close them.

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CVSA will petition FMCSA to limit personal conveyance to 2 hours

Overdrive Online

A forthcoming petition to FMCSA from the law enforcement/industry alliance will ask for a hard two-hour daily limit on PC, likewise a move of PC away from the off-duty log line to a new special driving designation, among other requests.

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Why Your AI Strategy Will Fail Without a Data Strategy First

AI can’t fix broken data. Learn why logistics companies struggle to scale AI and how building a data-first foundation drives real results — not just pilots.

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Survey: Over Half of U.S. Companies Plan to Raise Prices Due to Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

Just 22% of companies globally say that they intend to absorb the added costs created by Trump's tariffs themselves.

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FMCSA's new English language proficiency enforcement policy

Overdrive Online

The agency has released its updated enforcement policy that instructs inspectors on how to test for English language proficiency at roadside -- a driver interview and a traffic sign recognition assessment.

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Transpac ocean rates climbing on China-US rebound – May 20, 2025 Update

Freightos

Home Transpac ocean rates climbing on China-US rebound – May 20, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. May 20, 2025 Blog Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 3% to $2,462/FEU.