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DSV Adds Seoul-to-Rockford Air Charter as Forwarders Look for O'Hare Relief

DSV launched a weekly Seoul-to-Chicago Rockford freighter service on July 27 reporting, giving shippers another signal that secondary cargo airports are becoming useful capacity valves around congested gateway airports.

Cargo Theft Case Shows Shipment Tracking and Insider Access Are Now Security Risks

A July 27 FreightWaves report on a $1.5 million electronics theft case shows why parcel visibility data, employee access and delivery intelligence need stronger controls.

Asia-US Ocean Rates Remain High After 234% Spike, Even as August Softening Begins

FreightWaves cited Xeneta data showing Far East-to-U.S. East Coast spot rates up 234% since February, with gradual August softening expected but rates still elevated for importers.

USMCA Review Puts Rules of Origin and North American Sourcing Back on Shippers' Watchlist

Supply Chain Dive reported July 27 that shippers watching the USMCA review should tighten rules-of-origin analysis, tariff exposure mapping and supply-chain flexibility.

American Eagle Plans $41M North Carolina Distribution Center for Southeast Coverage

American Eagle Outfitters plans a $41 million Salisbury, North Carolina distribution center expected to open in early 2027, adding another signal that retailers are tightening Southeast fulfillment coverage.

CBP Houston Seizes Nearly $9M in Counterfeit FIFA World Cup Merchandise

CBP reported July 27 that officers at Houston IAH seized nearly $9 million in counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise, underscoring higher IP enforcement risk around major events.