2025 NMFC Changes… now what?
March 25, 2025.
Logistics Publications
If you ship freight Less-than-Truckload (LTL) in the US, chances are you already know the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is rolling out updates to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) in July 19, 2025; but just in case… The changes are aimed to standardizing the evaluation of all commodities,...
Read MoreSustainability and Environmental Considerations in Logistics
March 20, 2025.
Logistics Publications
The logistics industry is undergoing a transformation driven by sustainability concerns and regulatory pressures. Companies are prioritizing eco-friendly practices to reduce carbon footprints, comply with environmental policies, and improve long-term cost efficiency. Here are some key areas of focus: Adoption of Green Technologies To minimize emissions, logistics companies are investing...
Read MorePorts: Keep the World Moving
March 17, 2025.
Logistics Publications
Think about the last thing you bought online. Maybe a phone, a pair of shoes, or even coffee beans from another country. Ever wondered how it got to you? That’s where ports come in. Ports are the heart of global trade. They’re not just places where...
Read MoreBipartisan Legislation Introduced to Revitalize the Maritime Industry in the United States
March 11, 2025.
Logistics Publications
The U.S. currently has eighty ongoing commercial vessels. Ten years ago, there were over two hundred. Lawmakers claim “decades of neglect” is the reasoning for this continual decline. To aid in resuscitating the U.S.’s position in the international maritime industry, bipartisan legislation was introduced...
Read MoreA Second Reprieve: Avoid Trump’s IEEPA tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Goods for Another Month
March 10, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
In deference to the needs of the domestic auto industry, the White House has announced a mitigation on the IEEPA tariffs against Mexico and Canada through two executive orders issued Thursday, March 7. The IEEPA tariffs that went into effect on March 4, 2025 and subject all goods from Canada and Mexico to...
Read MoreTrade War: US Deadline Ends, Retaliation Begins
March 04, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
The new US tariffs against Canda and Mexico enacted by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have now officially gone into effect, along with a tariff increase to 20% on goods from China: All articles from China and Hong Kong are now subject to an additional 20%...
Read MoreCumulative New Tariffs and the Proposed Tariffs to Sanction Digital Sales Taxes
February 26, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
US businesses eyeing their bottom line as new tariffs from the White House go into effect (10% on Chinese goods) or loom on the horizon (25% on steel and aluminum goods, 25% on Mexican and Canadian goods) have plenty to keep themselves occupied. Trump’s tariffs, proposed and enacted, have different targets...
Read MoreHammer Set to Fall on Steel and Aluminum Imports
February 19, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Presidential Proclamations Release Details on Expansive Tariffs on Items Containing Aluminum and Steel On February 14, 2025, Presidential Proclamations 10895 and 10896 were published, delineating President Trump’s mandate for expanded 25% tariffs on imports of aluminum and steel respectively, and prescribing an additional 25% tax on the aluminum and steel components of a wide...
Read MoreCity Logistics 2.0 : Streamlining urban delivery with sustainability in Mind
February 17, 2025.
Logistics Publications
Focusing on optimizing the distribution of goods and services within cities, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and alleviate urban congestion. It involves managing delivery vehicles, route planning, and warehousing to ensure smooth operations. Key Components of Urban delivery Last-Mile Delivery: The final step in delivering goods to customers...
Read MoreUniversal Steel and Aluminum Tariffs on the Way
February 11, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
President Trump has announced increased tariffs on steel and aluminum products, stepping up the measures he introduced in 2018 under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. As of March 12, several measures will go into effect increasing the scope of duties on imports of steel and aluminum: Exemptions and exceptions to...
Read MoreDe Minimis Shipment Regulation Delayed
February 10, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
US President Trump delayed the tariff order that would prevent shipments worth $800 or less to be entered into the United States duty-free. The “de minimis” exemption allows duties and fees to be waived when the value of a shipment is less than $800, as described in Section 321 of the...
Read MoreAluminum, Steel and Possibly More Tariffs On The Way
February 10, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Steel & Aluminum US President Trump stated that he will announce 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum on Monday, February 10, 2025. Canada and Mexico are among the largest exporter of steel and aluminum to the United States. Canada is by far the largest exporter of aluminum to the United States, providing 39%...
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