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2026-07-27

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.

2026-07-27

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.

2026-07-27

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.

2026-07-24

USTR Forced-Labor Section 301 Final Action Moves Importers From Watchlist to Execution

USTR's July final action notice in forced-labor Section 301 investigations means importers should move from monitoring proposed tariffs to checking SKU-level exposure, exemptions and entry timing.

2026-07-24

Freight Distress Report Shows 1,200-Plus Layoffs as Logistics Networks Keep Restructuring

FreightWaves' July 24 distress report shows more than 1,200 announced layoffs across freight, warehousing and manufacturing-linked supply chains, keeping carrier and 3PL continuity on the risk list.

2026-07-24

ArcBest's ABF Terminal Consolidation Adds New LTL Network Risk for Retail and Ecommerce Shippers

ArcBest plans to close 10 ABF Freight service centers and reduce its workforce by about 2%, giving LTL shippers a reason to recheck coverage and transit assumptions.

2026-07-24

Marten's Q2 Signal Shows Refrigerated Truckload Pricing May Be Turning

Marten Transport's Q2 release points to a freight market tightening after a long downturn, giving food, retail and temperature-controlled shippers a reason to revisit rate assumptions.

2026-07-24

YMX Autonomous Yard Results Put Yard Operations Back on the Warehouse Cost Map

YMX Logistics says its autonomous yard operating system helped reduce a grocery distributor's yard fleet by 36%, highlighting yard execution as a hidden warehouse cost lever.

2026-07-24

Federal Staged-Truck-Crash Bill Puts Freight Insurance and Cargo Security Back in Focus

A new federal bill targeting staged truck crashes could help carriers fight fraud, but shippers should still treat insurance, carrier vetting and claims controls as cost risks.

2026-07-23

Rail Earnings Point to Intermodal Demand Rebound as CSX, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Beat Expectations

Strong Q2 results from CSX, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern suggest more freight is moving back toward rail and intermodal as truck costs and service constraints stay in focus.

2026-07-23

Aurora's Second-Generation Driverless Truck Launch Moves Autonomous Freight Closer to Scale

Aurora's second-generation driverless truck launch with Roush gives shippers a clearer signal that autonomous trucking is moving from pilot lanes toward production capacity.

2026-07-23

FMCSA Broker Transparency Proposal Could Change How Carriers and Brokers Handle Transaction Records

FMCSA's expected broker transparency proposal may affect how owner-operators, brokers and shippers handle freight transaction records, rate disputes and documentation.

2026-07-23

Wrong Truck at the Dock Can Create Shipper Liability and Cargo Theft Exposure

FreightWaves' shipper-liability warning highlights why warehouse teams need tighter carrier identity checks before releasing freight at the dock.

2026-07-23

Weak Housing Market Pressures Big-and-Bulky Last-Mile Delivery

Soft housing demand is weighing on big-and-bulky final-mile delivery, forcing retailers and carriers to rethink furniture, appliance and oversized parcel networks.

2026-07-23

J.B. Hunt's Overroute Platform Turns Route Optimization Into a Shipper Planning Tool

J.B. Hunt's Overroute rollout gives shippers another sign that routing, carrier selection and disruption planning are moving into software-led execution.

2026-07-23

Georgia Ports August Fuel Surcharge Notice Adds Another Cost Check for Savannah Rail and Terminal Users

Georgia Ports' July 23 Schedule 10-A update lists the August 2026 fuel surcharge notice, reminding shippers to audit terminal and rail pass-through costs.

2026-07-22

Maersk's $100M Hopedale Fulfillment Hub Adds Northeast E-Commerce Capacity

Maersk's 617,000-square-foot Massachusetts fulfillment hub gives e-commerce shippers a new Northeast node for high-volume sorting, fulfillment, and peak-season delivery.

2026-07-22

USPS Local XChange Turns Smart Lockers Into a Local Marketplace Handoff Tool

USPS Local XChange lets local buyers and sellers use Smart Lockers for secure package handoffs, creating a new low-cost option for marketplace exchanges.

2026-07-22

Amazon's Port St. Lucie Closure Shows the Network Shift Toward Sortable Fulfillment

Amazon will temporarily close a Florida distribution site to convert it into a sortable fulfillment center, another signal of how the company is reshaping regional capacity.

2026-07-22

New Canada Section 338 Tariffs Put USMCA-Origin Assumptions Under Pressure

Additional 50% tariffs on covered Canadian imports could apply even to goods that qualify under USMCA, forcing importers to recheck product scope and landed-cost models.

2026-07-22

Generic Drug Tariff Roadmap Adds a Two-Year Supply Chain Planning Window

A proposed 200% generic pharmaceutical tariff path gives importers a temporary duty-free window but raises long-term sourcing and inventory questions.

2026-07-22

Aluminum Tariff Relief Plan Ties Lower Duties to U.S. Production Commitments

A new tariff-relief path could halve aluminum duties for approved companies that commit to U.S. production expansion, changing sourcing math for manufacturers.

2026-07-22

GOFO and SpeedX Signal a Wider Alternative Last-Mile Network for Marketplace Sellers

GOFO's U.S. expansion and SpeedX's ProShip integration show alternative last-mile carriers trying to make nationwide e-commerce delivery easier to access.

2026-07-22

Yanwen and UniUni Show Two Different Cross-Border Last-Mile Paths

Yanwen is positioning around U.S. delivery partner networks, while UniUni is building a data-integrated North American last-mile and cross-border model.

2026-07-21

DEF Act Debate Signals More Uncertainty Around Heavy-Duty Truck Compliance

A proposed DEF relief package could reshape heavy-duty emissions timing, giving fleets another compliance variable to watch before 2027 equipment decisions.

2026-07-21

Best Buy Names Fulfillment and Operations Chief as Retailers Tighten Execution

Best Buy's new fulfillment and operations role puts sourcing, supply chain, delivery, service, and store execution under one leader.

2026-07-21

USPS Air Contract Review Raises Parcel Network Questions for UPS-Linked Capacity

A USPS OIG review says the agency should reassess whether its current air cargo deal is the best path as volume thresholds become harder to meet.

2026-07-21

J.B. Hunt Q2 Results Point to Stronger Intermodal Demand and Fuel-Driven Revenue

J.B. Hunt's Q2 beat showed intermodal revenue up sharply, with higher fuel surcharges and stronger volumes shaping the signal for shippers.

2026-07-21

Supply Chain AI Hype Is Peaking, But Operators Still Need Workflow Proof

FreightWaves coverage of supply chain AI adoption warns that the next phase will separate useful execution tools from vague automation promises.

2026-07-21

Mexico's August 1 MVE Rule Will Expose Weak Cross-Border Customs Data

Mexico's mandatory electronic customs value declaration puts pressure on importers to clean invoice, value, and shipment data before August 1.

2026-07-20

CBP's New Mail Informal Entry Process Puts Low-Value Postal Imports on a Tighter Clock

CBP's July 24 mail entry change means postal parcel importers need cleaner sender, value, classification, and broker data before shipments reach the U.S.

2026-07-20

Amazon GWD Free Storage Gives China-Sourced Sellers a Q4 Inventory Buffer

Amazon's Global Warehousing and Distribution promotion gives eligible China-origin shipments 30 days of free storage, creating a planning window before U.S. peak season.

2026-07-20

Walmart Seller Fulfillment Timing Update Raises the Stakes for WFS and Self-Fulfilled Orders

Walmart's Expected Ship Date update makes lag-time settings more important, while WFS sellers still need tighter inbound and receiving controls.

2026-07-20

DOT and DHS CDL School Crackdown Points to Driver Qualification Risk

A federal operation targeting suspected CDL school fraud could tighten driver qualification scrutiny and add compliance pressure to motor carriers.

2026-07-20

FMC Detention Fee Ruling Keeps Pressure on Ocean Carrier Billing Practices

A D.C. Circuit decision upholding the FMC's freight-fluidity standard gives shippers stronger grounds to challenge detention charges tied to unavailable equipment or closed terminals.

2026-07-20

FreightWaves Pricing Signal Shows Truckload Costs Still Leaning Upward

A high transportation pricing index and tighter tender conditions suggest shippers should not assume cheap truckload capacity will last through peak planning.

2026-07-20

DHL and Strauss Warehouse Flow Shows How 3PL Networks Are Becoming More Specialized

A DHL Supply Chain and Strauss logistics deal highlights a split-flow warehouse model: pick orders in one site, personalize and ship from another.

2026-07-20

C.H. Robinson Flags Mexico Cross-Border Capacity Tightness as Exports Grow

C.H. Robinson's July freight update points to tight Mexico capacity, border delays, and firm pricing, while Canada looks softer under demand and policy uncertainty.

2026-07-20

FedEx Expands EU Import Fees and Area Surcharges Across More ZIP Codes

FedEx is adding an EU import fee and widening delivery and pickup surcharge exposure, creating another parcel-cost review point for cross-border shippers.

2026-07-20

Logistics Resiliency Moves Back to the Front as Transpacific Risk Builds Into Q3

Supply Chain Dive's July 20 resilience coverage highlights why shippers should prepare optionality before Q3 capacity and disruption risks collide.

2026-07-17

U.S. and Mexico Set Third Bilateral USMCA Joint Review Round in Mexico City

USTR said on July 17, 2026 that the United States and Mexico will hold a third bilateral USMCA joint review round in Mexico City starting July 21.

2026-07-17

Tariffs and Iran Risk Push Ocean Shippers Away From the Old Seasonal Playbook

Port of Los Angeles leaders say importers are moving cargo whenever conditions look workable, rather than waiting for the traditional peak-season window.

2026-07-16

Walmart Uses AI and Digital Twins to Stress-Test Its Supply Chain

Supply Chain Dive reported on July 16, 2026 that Walmart is using AI and digital twin models to simulate disruption scenarios across its logistics network.

2026-07-16

Commodity Markets Feel Tariff and Geopolitical Pressure Across Metals and Plastics

Metals and plastics experts warned that Section 232 tariffs, USMCA uncertainty, and Iran-linked energy volatility are shaping packaging and manufacturing input costs.

2026-07-16

Always-On Supply Chains Are Becoming Table Stakes for Large Retailers and Manufacturers

Supply chain leaders say real-time visibility, connected inventory, and faster scenario planning are becoming operating requirements rather than optional technology upgrades.

2026-07-16

Renfro Expands AI Workflows for Supplier Compliance and Traceability

Renfro Brands is expanding Inspectorio tools to manage regulatory compliance, responsible sourcing, traceability, and supplier performance through AI-driven workflows.

2026-07-16

US Brazil 25% Tariff Creates a Short Compliance Window Before July 22

USTR's final Section 301 action imposes a 25% tariff on certain goods of Brazil, giving importers only a short window to review affected products and exemption treatment.

2026-07-16

Levi's Pushes Global ERP Rollout After Asia and Beyond Yoga Migration

Levi Strauss is moving toward one global ERP platform by mid-2027 after migrating Asia and Beyond Yoga operations, setting up cleaner supply chain data for AI and automation.

2026-07-16

CBP Reports $330B in June Imports and $22.9B in Duties Identified for Collection

CBP's June 2026 update points to heavy import-processing volume and elevated duty collection, reinforcing the need for cleaner entry data and tariff controls.

2026-07-15

Supply Chain Costs Outpace Tariff Refunds Amid San Pedro Bay CAAP Review

Helen of Troy reports unreliable IEEPA tariff refunds fail to offset rising supply chain costs as San Pedro Bay Ports prepare for a Clean Air Action Plan update.

2026-07-15

USTR Directs Section 301 Action Against Brazil

USTR launches Section 301 investigation into Brazil's trade practices, signaling potential tariffs. Shippers advised to monitor commodity impact.

2026-07-15

Port of Los Angeles Posts Best June Ever Above 1 Million TEUs

The Port of Los Angeles said on July 15, 2026 that June volume reached 1,002,734 TEUs, up 12% year over year and marking the busiest June in port history.

2026-07-15

DHL Adds Bangkok-Cincinnati Air Cargo Route for Transpacific Capacity

Supply Chain Dive reported on July 15, 2026 that DHL Global Forwarding launched a thrice-weekly Bangkok-Cincinnati service with about 100 tons of capacity per flight.

2026-07-14

Port of Long Beach Reports Mid-Year Cargo Surge Amidst CAAP Review

Port of Long Beach cargo volumes increased at mid-year, coinciding with an upcoming Clean Air Action Plan update.

2026-07-14

Brampton Road Connector Opens to Speed Truck Access at the Port of Savannah

A new four-lane freight corridor linked to the Port of Savannah is designed to reduce rail crossings, cut truck friction, and improve inland access to Garden City Terminal.

2026-07-13

Port of Long Beach June Cargo Volume Rises 10.6% on Import Strength

The Port of Long Beach said on July 13, 2026 that June volume reached 779,331 TEUs, up 10.6% year over year, with imports rising 11%.

2026-07-13

Inland Automation and Port Connectivity Drive Supply Chain Velocity Amidst Compliance Focus

Analysis of new inland logistics infrastructure, port corridor developments, and federal trade security programs' impact on supply chain efficiency and compliance.

2026-07-13

Port of Los Angeles Launches $75 Million Zero-Emission Truck Incentive Program

The Port of Los Angeles initiates a $75 million incentive project for zero-emission truck purchases, aligning with the Clean Air Action Plan ahead of a July 28 update.

2026-07-13

General Mills Plans Supply Chain Revamp Inside $3B Cost-Cutting Program

General Mills says its supply chain network was built for a lower-volume era and will be redesigned as part of a broader $3 billion savings effort.

2026-07-13

Ford, Nestle and Other Importers Seek Exemptions From Proposed Section 301 Tariffs

More than 1,500 stakeholders have asked USTR to refine or expand exemptions from proposed Section 301 tariffs tied to Brazil and forced-labor investigations.

2026-07-10

Port of Long Beach Wins Intermodal Innovation Recognition

The Port of Long Beach said on July 10, 2026 that a trade group recognized the port for intermodal freight investments tied to supply chain performance and long-term rail capacity.

2026-07-09

Port of Los Angeles Uses July 5 Pause for Terminal-Wide Repair and Maintenance Push

The Port of Los Angeles said on July 9, 2026 that more than 100 construction and maintenance workers used the July 5 operational pause to complete repair work across container terminals.

2026-07-09

Port of Los Angeles Signs Shenzhen and Yantian MOU to Expand Green Trade Cooperation

The Port of Los Angeles said on July 9, 2026 that it signed an MOU with Shenzhen Port Group and Yantian International to deepen cooperation on green technologies, logistics, and supply chain development.

2026-07-09

Freightos Flags Another $1,000/FEU Rate Jump as Market Tests Peak-Season Demand

Freightos listed a July 8, 2026 market update published on July 9 highlighting another $1,000 per FEU container-rate jump while questioning whether demand is starting to peak.

2026-07-09

Amazon Announces Initial Speaker Lineup for Accelerate 2026

Amazon's Seller Forums showed on July 9, 2026 that the initial speaker lineup for Amazon Accelerate 2026 is live, with the event set for September 22-24 in Seattle.

2026-07-09

Amazon Pushes Final Registration Window for Seller Growth Summit on July 16

Amazon's Seller Forums showed on July 9, 2026 that sellers are in the final registration window for the Seller Growth Summit, a one-day event on July 16 in New York City.

2026-07-09

Amazon Shipping Uses Lower Pricing and Fewer Surcharges to Target FedEx and UPS Volume

Amazon Shipping is pitching competitive parcel rates, fewer surcharges, and simplified pricing after opening its U.S. service to all businesses.

2026-07-08

Amazon Opens Holiday 2026 Deal Window with Earlier Inbound Deadlines

Amazon's Seller Forums said in a July 2026 holiday update that deal windows opened July 8, peak fees stay in place, and Prime Big Deal Days and Black Friday inventory deadlines arrive earlier than many sellers expect.

2026-07-08

Amazon Starts Electronic CPSC Certificate Requirement for Regulated US FC Inbound

Amazon said starting July 8, 2026 that regulated imported products shipped to U.S. fulfillment centers must follow a new electronic CPSC certificate filing requirement.

2026-07-08

FMC: Appeals Court Upholds Rule That Detention Fees Must Promote Freight Fluidity

The Federal Maritime Commission said on July 8, 2026 that a federal appeals court upheld its decision that detention fees assessed during a port closure were unreasonable and must promote freight fluidity.

2026-07-08

Port of Long Beach Keeps Sharon Weissman on Harbor Commission

The Port of Long Beach said on July 8, 2026 that the Long Beach City Council unanimously confirmed Sharon L. Weissman's reappointment to the Board of Harbor Commissioners.

2026-07-07

CBP Updates ACE PGA Message Set for CPSC eFiling With New CP4 Qualifier

CBP said on July 7, 2026 that the ACE CATAIR PGA Message Set was updated with a new CP4 qualifier code tied to CPSC eFiling requirements.

2026-07-07

CBP Warns Importers About CAPE Refund Fraud Solicitations

CBP published a fact sheet on July 7, 2026 warning importers to watch for fraud and suspicious outreach tied to CAPE IEEPA duty refund processing.

2026-07-07

Freightos: Strait of Hormuz Traffic Is Reopened but Freight Recovery Remains Incomplete

Freightos said on July 7, 2026 that the Strait of Hormuz has technically reopened, but vessel flows and Gulf container recovery remain well below pre-war conditions.

2026-07-07

San Pedro Bay Ports Schedule Clean Air Action Plan Update for July 28

The Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles said on July 7, 2026 that the San Pedro Bay Ports will give a Clean Air Action Plan update on July 28.

2026-07-07

CBP Says It Has Activated Nationwide Operations for FIFA World Cup 2026

CBP's media releases page lists a July 7, 2026 national release stating that the agency deployed nationwide resources to support border, travel, and trade operations during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

2026-07-07

San Pedro Bay Ports Schedule Clean Air Action Plan Update for July 28

The Port of Long Beach announced on July 7, 2026 that the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will provide a Clean Air Action Plan update on July 28.

2026-07-07

San Pedro Bay Ports to Detail CAAP Progress Amidst Zero-Emission Drayage Incentives

San Pedro Bay Ports will provide a Clean Air Action Plan update on July 28, following a $75 million zero-emission truck incentive launch, impacting drayage operations.

2026-07-06

Amazon Updates Warehousing and Distribution Policy with Global FOB Provision

Amazon's program-policy update said on July 6, 2026 that the Warehousing and Distribution Program Policy added a provision for Global Warehousing & Distribution Free on Board.

2026-07-06

Amazon Starts Removing Seller Eligibility Gate for Featured Offer Selection

Amazon said on July 6, 2026 that it will begin removing seller eligibility requirements for the Featured Offer, rolling the change out across all Amazon stores globally through the end of 2026.

2026-07-06

Amazon Expands Passkeys to Seller Central Accounts in July

Amazon said on July 6, 2026 that it is extending passkeys to all Seller Central accounts, adding passwordless sign-in with device-based authentication.

2026-07-02

USTR Sets July 7 Hearings on Proposed Section 301 Action Over Forced-Labor Enforcement Failures

USTR said on July 2, 2026 that it will hold public hearings on July 7 regarding proposed Section 301 responsive action tied to failures by 60 economies to take action on trade in forced-labor goods.

2026-07-02

USTR Schedules July 6-7 Hearing on Proposed Section 301 Action Against Brazil

USTR said on July 2, 2026 that it will hold a public hearing on July 6 and July 7 regarding proposed responsive action in the Section 301 investigation of Brazil.

2026-07-02

Port of Long Beach Seeks Public Input on Proposed Pier T Redevelopment

The Port of Long Beach said on July 2, 2026 that it is seeking public input on the proposed Pier T redevelopment, which would rehabilitate terminal infrastructure and transition cargo operations toward zero-emissions technologies.

2026-07-01

USTR Says USMCA Is Not Renewed Yet but Remains in Force During Further Talks

USTR said on July 1, 2026 that the USMCA has not been renewed through the joint review process, but the agreement remains in force while further bilateral negotiations continue.

2026-07-01

CBP Intensifies Enforcement: Norfolk Seizures Total $290K Amid New Executive Order

CBP Norfolk seized over $290,000 in unmanifested and fraudulently imported goods from China, following a White House Executive Order on customs enforcement.

2026-06-30

Freightos: Ocean Rates Stay Elevated as Shippers Brace for July Hikes

Freightos reported on June 30, 2026 that Asia-US West Coast rates rose 8% to $6,175/FEU and East Coast rates climbed 8% to $7,998/FEU as the market prepared for July increases.

2026-06-30

CBP Seizes Fraudulent Auto Parts Shipment in Norfolk Valued at About $170,000

CBP said on June 30, 2026 that Norfolk officers seized a shipment of automotive struts and shocks valued at about $170,000 in a fraudulent import from China.

2026-06-30

CBP Says Louisville Officers Seized Counterfeit Watches With Reported MSRP of $54 Million

CBP's media releases page lists a June 30, 2026 national release on a Louisville seizure of 375 counterfeit watches with a reported MSRP of $54 million if genuine.

2026-06-29

Freight Shipping Costs Jump as Importers Rush to Beat Late-July Tariffs

Freight rates have climbed to their highest level since the 2024 Red Sea crisis as U.S. importers frontload cargo ahead of new late-July tariff risk.

2026-06-29

Maersk Temporarily Shifts Some Southern California Inland Volume to Union Pacific

Journal of Commerce reporting says Maersk has shifted some Southern California inland volume to Union Pacific, changing pickup patterns in the Chicago market.

2026-06-29

SC Ports to Pause Leatherman Terminal Operations From August 1

South Carolina Ports will consolidate container activity at Wando and North Charleston in the short term and pause Leatherman Terminal operations from August 1.

2026-06-29

USTR Opens Germany Section 301 Docket on Pharmaceutical Underpayment

USTR has opened the comments docket in its Section 301 investigation into Germany's pharmaceutical pricing practices, with submissions due by August 10.

2026-06-29

Port of Long Beach May Volume Jumps 31.7% to 842,030 TEUs

The Port of Long Beach handled 842,030 TEUs in May, its third-busiest May on record, with imports up about 40% despite tariff and trade uncertainty.

2026-06-29

Port of Long Beach Highlights Progress on $383 Million Goods-Movement Investment

The Port of Long Beach said on June 29, 2026 that progress continues on a $383 million investment supported by California's Port and Freight Infrastructure Program, with expected benefits for cargo movement, emissions reduction, and jobs.

2026-06-29

West Coast Port Investment Signals Capacity Expansion Amidst Volume Surge

A major West Coast port reports significant infrastructure investment and June cargo volume increases, prompting operational adjustments and environmental policy updates.

2026-06-28

Drewry: Blank Sailings Stay Low at 3% Even as Peak-Season Rates Keep Climbing

Drewry's June 26 tracker shows only 24 blank sailings across the next five weeks, but transpacific rates remain firm as demand and frontloading keep space tight.

2026-06-28

Port of Long Beach Backs Green Truck Corridor Linking Long Beach and Mexico

The Port of Long Beach highlighted Bali Express Services' cross-border clean-truck corridor, with 32 CNG trucks, 6 EVs, and another 40 cleaner trucks planned this year.

2026-06-28

Long Beach Approves $1.05B Budget Built Around Rail, Zero-Emissions, and Pier B

The Port of Long Beach approved a $1.05 billion budget, with 55% tied to capital investment and $571.8 million of FY2027 spending aimed at major infrastructure projects.

2026-06-28

Port of Los Angeles May Volume Rises 17% to 840,165 TEUs

The Port of Los Angeles handled 840,165 TEUs in May 2026, with imports up 26% and year-to-date volume still 1.4% ahead of last year.

2026-06-28

Amazon Expands LTL Freight Service Beyond Its Own Network to Any Destination

Amazon Supply Chain Services now offers LTL freight to third-party warehouses, DCs, and retail partners, opening a service once limited mainly to inbound Amazon flows.

2026-06-26

Drewry's World Container Index Jumps 5% to $4,166/40ft on June 25 Update

Drewry's June 25 World Container Index reading rose 5% week-on-week to $4,166 per 40ft container, with the increase concentrated on transpacific lanes as rates approach June 2025 highs.

2026-06-26

Panama Canal Reinstates 15.9-Meter Draft Restriction, Carriers Bring Back Cargo Weight Limits

The Panama Canal has reimposed a 15.9-meter draft restriction, prompting carriers to reinstate cargo weight limits on vessels routing through the canal to the US East Coast and Gulf, adding a new capacity constraint on top of already-tight transpacific capacity.

2026-06-26

Section 232 Metals Tariffs Cut to 15% for Select Categories and Trade-Deal Partners

The US has adjusted Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper, reducing the rate to 15% (from 25%) for agricultural, industrial equipment, and HVAC categories, with additional relief for countries that have signed recent trade deals with the US.

2026-06-26

USTR Proposes 25% Tariff on Most Brazilian Goods Over Digital Trade and Deforestation Practices

The US Trade Representative has proposed a 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods following an investigation into Brazil's trade practices, including digital trade barriers and illegal deforestation, marking a new tariff front beyond the China-focused actions that have dominated 2026.

2026-06-26

Port of Long Beach Authorizes $58.2M for Zero-Emission Cargo Equipment

The Port of Long Beach's Board of Harbor Commissioners approved $58.2 million to purchase zero-emissions cargo handling equipment, cleaner harbor craft, and a zero-emission locomotive, funded in part by a California SWIFT grant.

2026-06-26

Cincinnati CBP Operation 'Protect the Pitch' Targets Counterfeit FIFA Merchandise

CBP said on June 26, 2026 that officers in Cincinnati intercepted 68 shipments of counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise during Operation Protect the Pitch.

2026-06-25

Transpacific Spot Rates Jump 29% Week-on-Week as Carriers Push July BAF Ahead of Schedule

Far East-to-US West Coast spot rates surged 29% week-on-week and East Coast rates rose 25%, with carriers reporting full ships for weeks ahead as shippers frontload before July bunker surcharge increases.

2026-06-25

LA/Long Beach Vessel Congestion Hits Near-Zero Despite Record May Volumes

Port of LA's median vessel wait time has fallen to 0.08 days and Long Beach truck turn times are averaging 55 minutes, even as LA processed 840,165 TEU in May, up 17% year-over-year.

2026-06-25

Pentagon Adds Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to Expanded 188-Company Chinese Military List

The Pentagon's June 8 update to its Chinese military companies list now includes Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, and Unitree Robotics, banning direct DoD contracts from June 30 and indirect supply-chain procurement from June 2027.

2026-06-25

Amazon's FBA New Selection Program (2026) Launches July 30 With Bigger Fee Credits

Amazon's FBA New Selection Program relaunches July 30, 2026 with expanded inbound-placement fee credits, 90 days of free storage on the first 100 units per new ASIN, and reduced referral fees on the first $25,000 in sales per new ASIN for 365 days.

2026-06-25

Prime Day 2026 Runs June 23-26, Weeks Earlier Than Amazon's Usual July Slot

Amazon's 2026 Prime Day ran June 23-26, breaking from the typical July timing and compressing sellers' inbound, advertising, and inventory prep window by an estimated two to three weeks.

2026-06-25

Freightos: Ocean Rates Climb Again Even as Fuel Costs Ease

Freightos reported on June 25, 2026 that Asia-US West Coast rates rose another 19% and East Coast rates climbed 13%, showing that transpacific pricing stayed firm even as fuel pressure eased.

2026-06-25

US and Uzbekistan Announce Early-Harvest Trade Commitments Ahead of Broader Talks

USTR said on June 25, 2026 that the United States and Uzbekistan agreed to an early harvest on trade, including tariff reductions on U.S. industrial and agricultural goods and faster reciprocal trade talks.

2026-06-25

US and Australia Sign Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement

CBP said on June 25, 2026 that the United States and Australia signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement to help both countries prevent, detect, and investigate customs-related crimes.

2026-06-24

Transpacific Spot Rates Jump Again on June 18: Shanghai-LA Up 10% to $5,142/FEU

Shanghai to Los Angeles spot rates rose 10% to $5,142/FEU and Shanghai to New York rose 15% to $6,769/FEU in the week of June 18, as carriers run 10-15% blank sailings into an already fully booked frontloading window.

2026-06-24

LA Hits 840,165 TEU in May, Long Beach Up 16.4% in June — But Rail Is Now the Bottleneck

Port of LA processed 840,165 TEU in May (+17% YoY) and Long Beach posted its best June on record at 415,677 TEU (+16.4%), but easing vessel congestion has shifted the chokepoint to rail loading and drayage.

2026-06-24

US-China Deal Freezes Combined Tariff at 30% for 60 Days; New Board of Trade Opens for Comment

The June 11 US-China trade deal holds the combined 'fentanyl' and 'reciprocal' tariff rate at 30% and pauses higher tariffs for 60 days, while a newly agreed US-China Board of Trade has opened a public comment period on tariff reductions for non-sensitive sectors.

2026-06-24

FMCSA Non-Domiciled CDL Rule Could Pull Up to 194,000 Drivers From Port Drayage

FMCSA's Non-Domiciled CDL Final Rule is removing eligible drivers concentrated in port drayage — up to 194,000 nationally — while chassis utilization near 94% has already pushed box dwell times past 20 days at major gateways.

2026-06-24

Amazon's 2026 FBA Capacity Model Caps Individual Sellers at 15 Cubic Feet, Adds ASIN-Level Limits

Since January 1, 2026, Amazon has replaced quarterly storage limits with a monthly cubic-feet capacity model — individual sellers are capped at 15 cubic feet, professional limits depend on IPI and sales history, and individual ASINs now face 90-day supply caps.

2026-06-24

CBP Modernizes Low-Value Shipment Processing, Tightening Rules Around De Minimis Entry

CBP said on June 24, 2026 that it is modernizing low-value shipment processing, indefinitely suspending duty-free treatment for certain low-value imports while increasing transparency and enforcement.

2026-06-24

Port of Long Beach Approves $58 Million for Clean Technology

The Port of Long Beach said on June 24, 2026 that it approved $58 million for clean technology, a move it said advances its goal of becoming the world's first zero-emissions port.

2026-06-23

Transpacific Rate Spike Ahead of BAF Reset

Shanghai-to-Los Angeles spot rates jumped 31% to $4,565/FEU and Shanghai-to-New York rose 20% to $5,505/FEU as carriers front-load a BAF reset ahead of the July contract cycle.

2026-06-23

IEEPA Tariff Refund Update

IEEPA duties collection stopped Feb 24, 2026 and first refunds reached Treasury May 5, but a new Section 122 tariff — now 15% on all countries — replaces the lost revenue stream.

2026-06-23

HTSUS Modifications and Enforcement

HTSUS provisions changed for select tariff lines effective June 8, 2026, while DOJ's new white-collar focus on trade fraud raises the stakes for inaccurate HTS classification.

2026-06-23

LA Port Executive Addresses Tariff and Trade Disruption Risks

Port of LA container volumes held 5% above last year's pace even as Supreme Court tariff rulings and Middle East-linked trade risks drove front-loading and elevated carrier surcharges.

2026-06-23

Port of Long Beach Posts Double-Digit Cargo Growth in May

The Port of Long Beach said on June 23, 2026 that May cargo showed double-digit growth, with imports up 40% to 418,851 TEUs, exports up 32.9% to 109,168 TEUs, and empties up 21.8% to 314,012 TEUs.

2026-06-23

Beatrice Hsu Joins the Los Angeles Harbor Commission

The Port of Los Angeles said on June 23, 2026 that Beatrice Hsu joined the Harbor Commission after appointment by Mayor Karen Bass and confirmation by the Los Angeles City Council.

2026-06-23

CBP Issues Two Withhold Release Orders on Garment Factories in Jordan

CBP said on June 23, 2026 that it issued two Withhold Release Orders covering garments produced in Jordan by Needle Craft Ltd. and Casual Wear Apparel LLC due to forced labor concerns.

2026-06-23

Port of Long Beach Approves More Than $1 Billion to Power 'Port of the Future'

The Port of Long Beach said on June 23, 2026 that more than $1 billion was approved to power its 'Port of the Future' plans, with the Pier B project named as a major anchor.

2026-06-20

DOT Launches American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative to Connect Ports, Carriers, and Retailers on One Data Dashboard

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a new USDOT initiative at the Port of Los Angeles to build a high-visibility freight dashboard linking ports, ocean carriers, railroads, and retailers, with legislation requested in this year's NDAA.

2026-06-20

Intermodal's 48% Cost Advantage Over Truckload Drives Fastest Modal Conversion Pace in Years

Truckload spot rates have climbed to $3.08 per mile against intermodal's $1.61 per mile, an approximate 48% cost gap that is pulling freight onto rail at the fastest pace seen in years as truckload capacity tightens.

2026-06-20

ONE Adds $2,000/FEU Peak Season Surcharge as MSC and Hapag-Lloyd Push June 1 GRIs Above $5,700/FEU

Ocean Network Express confirmed a $2,000 per 40-foot container peak season surcharge on transpacific eastbound cargo effective June 1, while MSC and Hapag-Lloyd general rate increases pushed Mediterranean and Black Sea quotes past $5,700 and $5,200 per FEU respectively.

2026-06-20

Drewry World Container Index Jumps 23% in a Single Week as Frontloading and Hormuz Disruption Compound

The Drewry World Container Index rose 23% in one week as tariff-driven frontloading during the US-China truce window collided with sustained Strait of Hormuz disruption, with further rate actions already filed for mid-June and July 1.

2026-06-20

USTR Proposes New 12.5% China Tariff Following Section 301 Forced-Labor Investigation

The U.S. Trade Representative has proposed an additional 12.5% tariff on Chinese goods stemming from a Section 301 forced-labor investigation, even as China's overall effective tariff rate has declined to 24% from earlier 2026 peaks.

2026-06-19

Strait of Hormuz Disruption Still Holding 10.7% of Global Container Fleet Capacity, Recovery Pegged at 4-6 Months

Three months after conflict halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, vessels including six Maersk ships remain stranded in the Persian Gulf as carriers wait out a recovery DHL estimates will take 4-6 months.

2026-06-19

Asia-U.S. Ocean Rates Give Up 2026 Gains as West Coast Prices Tumble 21% to $1,916/FEU

The Freightos Baltic Index shows Asia-U.S. West Coast container rates falling 21% in the latest week to $1,916 per FEU, with East Coast rates down 10% to $3,457 per FEU as a pre-peak lull sets in.

2026-06-19

State of the Industry June 2026: Spot Rates Outpace Contract Rates as Tender Rejections Hit 4-Year High

FreightWaves' June 2026 State of the Industry report finds spot linehaul rates briefly crossed above contract rates for the first time since 2022, with tender rejections climbing to 5.7%, the highest in four years.

2026-06-19

Port of LA Approves $3.4 Billion FY2026/27 Budget While Forecasting 7% Lower Cargo Volume

The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners approved a $3.4 billion annual budget for FY 2026/27, based on a forecast of 9.3 million container units — 7% below the current fiscal year's forecast.

2026-06-19

Freight-Sector Bankruptcies and Layoffs Continue Piling Up Across June 2026

Trucking companies, truck dealers, and logistics providers across multiple states continue filing for bankruptcy protection in June 2026, including a 177-truck cross-border carrier, as carriers cut costs amid persistent margin pressure.

2026-06-18

CBP Miami Seizes More Than 16,000 Counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 Jerseys

CBP's media releases page lists a June 18, 2026 national release on a Miami seizure of more than 16,000 counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 jerseys arriving from China.

2026-06-18

Houston Seaport CBP Officers Seize More Than $6 Million in Counterfeit FIFA Merchandise

CBP said on June 18, 2026 that officers at the Houston seaport seized more than $6 million in counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise and other infringing goods.

2026-06-17

Freightos: Ocean Rates Level After June 1 GRI Spike, Mid-Month Increases Still Possible

Freightos's June 16 weekly update shows transpacific spot rates leveling after June 1 GRI/PSS pushed USWC prices up $1,600/FEU, with mid-month carrier increases still possible.

2026-06-17

ITS Logistics June Index: Drayage and Intermodal Brace for July Surge as NTI Hits All-Time High

ITS Logistics June Port/Rail Ramp Index flags all regions at elevated concern. SONAR's National Truckload Index hit a record $3.83/mile; drayage price increases expected in July.

2026-06-17

CMA CGM Announces $4,000/FEU Peak Season Surcharge on All Transpacific Containers from July 10

CMA CGM has announced a $4,000/FEU peak season surcharge on all transpacific containers effective July 10, 2026 — the largest single PSS announcement of the current peak cycle.

2026-06-17

Transpacific Rates Double as Early Peak Season Drives Shippers to Intermodal to Cut Costs

Trans-Pacific container rates have doubled as an early peak season takes hold, while intermodal volumes rose 10% YoY in May as shippers seek fuel cost relief from rail alternatives.

2026-06-17

Tariff Volatility Pushes 72% of Trade Professionals to Cite It as Top Risk, Spurring Regional Supply Chain Resets

A FreightWaves survey finds 72% of trade professionals cite US tariff volatility as the top regulatory risk in 2026, double last year's 41%, as companies accelerate regional sourcing shifts.

2026-06-16

CBP Issues Withhold Release Order on Serbia Zijin Copper Over Forced Labor Concerns

CBP said on June 16, 2026 that it issued a Withhold Release Order on Serbia Zijin Copper D.O.O., instructing ports to detain shipments linked to the producer over forced labor concerns.

2026-06-16

Port of Los Angeles Says May Cargo Volume Climbed 17%

The Port of Los Angeles said on June 16, 2026 that it processed 840,165 TEUs in May, up 17% year over year, and handled 4,119,869 TEUs through the first five months of 2026.

2026-06-15

Asia-West Coast Spot Rates Roughly Double Since March, Now $2,800-$3,400/FEU

Transpacific spot rates from China/East Asia to the US West Coast have climbed to $2,800-$3,400 per FEU, roughly double early-March levels.

2026-06-15

Peak Season Surcharges Add $500-$2,000/Container on Top of Carrier GRIs

Carriers are layering peak season surcharges of $500-$2,000 per container on top of general rate increases, with the combined effect varying by contract.

2026-06-15

LA/Long Beach Drayage Holds Stable as TMF and Clean Truck Fund Rates Continue

Port of Long Beach truck turn times remain near 55 minutes with no active dwell fees, while the Traffic Mitigation Fee and Clean Truck Fund Rate continue to apply per move.

2026-06-15

Inland Rail Ramps Report 53-Foot Domestic Chassis Shortage Despite Marine Chassis Surplus

Inland intermodal ramps are reporting shortages of 53-foot domestic chassis even as 40-foot marine chassis remain widely available, extending dwell times.

2026-06-15

Inland Empire Handles ~2M Import Truck Moves Annually Across 625M+ sq ft of Warehousing

The Inland Empire's industrial base of over 625 million square feet of warehousing supports roughly 2 million import truck moves per year from West Coast ports.

2026-06-15

Far East–US West Coast Spot Rates Hit $6,178/FEU on June 15, Up 4.8% in One Week

Xeneta's June 15 weekly update puts Far East to US West Coast spot rates at $6,178/FEU, a 4.8% week-on-week increase, with July bunker surcharges adding ~$500/FEU.

2026-06-15

Port of Long Beach Posts Third-Busiest May on Record as Imports Surge 40% Year-on-Year

Long Beach handled 842,030 TEUs in May 2026 — its third-busiest May ever — with imports up 40% YoY to 418,851 TEUs, driven by tariff-driven frontloading.

2026-06-15

Trump EO 'Strengthening Customs Enforcement' Sets 90-180 Day Compliance Timeline for Importers

A June 3 executive order directing CBP reform introduces supply chain certification requirements and tighter importer-of-record rules, rolling out over 90-180 days.

2026-06-15

USTR Announces Tariffs on 60 Countries Over Forced Labor; Section 301 Opens on Brazil and 16 Others

The USTR has announced new tariffs on 60 countries determined to have insufficiently addressed forced-labor imports, while Section 301 investigations open on Brazil and 16 partners.

2026-06-15

July Bunker Adjustment Factor Update Signals ~80% Surcharge Increase, Adding ~$500/FEU

The quarterly Bunker Adjustment Factor reset in July is expected to add approximately $500/FEU to ocean freight costs, with contracted shippers reportedly accelerating May-June sailings.

2026-06-15

CBP Says Indianapolis Officers Seized Counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 Merchandise

CBP's media releases indicate that on June 15, 2026 officers in Indianapolis announced a June 1-5 enforcement action targeting counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise.

2026-06-13

Alert: ONT8 Inbound Appointments Slipping 2-3 Days as Peak Season Volume Builds

Amazon ONT8 (Ontario, CA) is showing extended appointment lead times for LTL and FTL inbound, driven by rising West Coast import volume.

2026-06-12

LAX/LGB Spot Rates Hold Steady Below $600/FEU as Carriers Add Capacity

Spot ocean freight rates from Asia to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach remain in the Fair band this week, with carriers deploying extra loaders.

2026-06-12

Freightos: Ocean Rates Jump Again as Carriers Push Early-June Increases

Freightos reported on June 12, 2026 that Asia-US West Coast rates jumped to $4,800/FEU and East Coast rates reached $6,300/FEU after June 1 GRIs and peak-season surcharges took effect.

2026-06-11

West Coast Port Volumes Surge Amidst Early Peak Season and Surcharge Implementation

A key SoCal gateway reports 8.2% YoY TEU growth as new $600-$900/FEU peak season surcharges take effect July 1 amid rising booking rollovers.

2026-06-11

Port of Los Angeles Adopts $3.4 Billion Budget for FY 2026/27

The Port of Los Angeles said on June 11, 2026 that it adopted a $3.4 billion budget for FY 2026/27, based on projected cargo volume of 9.3 million container units, 7% below the current FY 2025/26 forecast.

2026-06-10

Oakland Port Container Dwell Times Climb to 4.8 Days as Ag Exports Compete for Yard Space

Import container dwell at the Port of Oakland is up roughly a day from late May levels, with export reefer staging adding pressure to terminal yards.

2026-06-10

Amazon Product Title Update Starts July 27, Pushing More Details Into Item Highlights

Amazon said on June 10, 2026 that product title updates will begin July 27, shifting more descriptive content into Item Highlights to improve mobile readability and listing clarity.

2026-06-10

Port of Long Beach Sets June 24 Update Meeting on Pier B Rail Facility Project

The Port of Long Beach said on June 10, 2026 that it would hold a June 24 public update meeting on the Pier B Rail Facility Project, a key rail-oriented cargo infrastructure plan.

2026-06-09

Seattle-Tacoma Vessel Bunching Strains Berth Windows Through Mid-June

Three vessel arrivals compressed into a 48-hour window at the Northwest Seaport Alliance are pushing some calls to anchor wait of 1-2 days.

2026-06-08

Chassis Shortage Alert: Inland Empire Pools Running Below 70% Availability

Chassis pool availability across Inland Empire drayage yards has dropped below 70%, with street-side wait times for chassis swaps extending.

2026-06-07

BNSF SoCal Rail Ramp Dwell Extends to 3.2 Days on Intermodal Volume Uptick

Average rail dwell at BNSF's Southern California intermodal facilities has crept up to 3.2 days as eastbound intermodal volume builds ahead of peak season.

2026-06-06

Carriers Signal July 1 GRI of $300-$500/FEU on Asia-West Coast Lanes

Early GRI notices for the July 1 effective date point to increases of $300-$500 per FEU on Asia to West Coast routings, consistent with seasonal peak timing.

2026-06-05

Three Transpacific Sailings Blanked for Late June, Two Alliances Affected

Carriers have announced three blanked sailings on transpacific loops calling LAX/LGB and Oakland for the final week of June, citing schedule recovery.

2026-06-04

SoCal Drayage Rates Tick Up 4-6% as Fuel Surcharges Reset

Per-move drayage rates out of LAX/LGB to Inland Empire destinations have risen 4-6% this month following a quarterly fuel surcharge reset.

2026-06-04

Hybrid Excursion Vessel Debuts at the Port of Los Angeles

The Port of Los Angeles said on June 4, 2026 that a new hybrid 350-passenger vessel entered service through a partnership involving Harbor Breeze Cruises, CARB, and the Port of Long Beach.

2026-06-03

Inland Empire Warehouse Rates Firm Up to $0.78-$0.92/sq ft as Vacancy Tightens

Asking rates for Class A distribution space in the Inland Empire have edged higher as available vacancy drops ahead of peak season inventory builds.

2026-06-02

CBP Exam Referral Times at LAX/LGB Stretch to 3-5 Days for Flagged Containers

Containers selected for CBP exam at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are seeing referral-to-release times extend to 3-5 days amid staffing constraints.

2026-06-02

Container Rates Start Spiking on Early Peak-Season Rush

Freightos said on June 2, 2026 that container rates were starting to spike as peak-season demand arrived early, with Asia-US West Coast prices up 1% and East Coast prices up 4% week over week.

2026-06-02

USTR Opens Public Comment on a New US-China Balanced and Reciprocal Trade Mechanism

USTR said on June 2, 2026 that it is seeking public comment on the scope and operation of a mechanism intended to promote balanced and reciprocal trade with China while continuing to use tariffs.

2026-06-01

Empty Container Return Backlog Builds at Oakland as Export Bookings Lag

Empty container return appointments at Oakland terminals are booking out 2-3 days as available return slots fall behind the pace of import discharges.

2026-06-01

USTR Finds Brazil's Acts and Policies Actionable Under Section 301

USTR said on June 1, 2026 that Brazil's acts, policies, and practices are actionable under Section 301 and that proposed responsive action would be opened for public comment.

2026-05-31

Long Beach Terminal Yard Density Hits Summer Peak as Import Volume Builds

Yard density at Long Beach terminals has climbed to roughly 92% of capacity, with appointment slots tightening into late July.

2026-05-30

LA/LAAX Rail Cutoff Times Pulled Forward by Up to 6 Hours Ahead of Peak Volume

Several Los Angeles area rail ramps have moved container cutoff times earlier by up to six hours, tightening windows for late-arriving drayage.

2026-05-29

Peak Season Surcharges Confirmed for August Departures on Asia-West Coast Lanes

Multiple carriers have confirmed peak season surcharges of $300-$600 per FEU for August departures on Asia-West Coast routes.

2026-05-28

Vessel Bunching at Seattle-Tacoma Eases Slightly as Berth Wait Times Drop to 1.5 Days

Average berth wait times at Seattle-Tacoma have fallen from 2.8 days to roughly 1.5 days as earlier vessel bunching begins to clear.

2026-05-27

Oakland Adds Two Empty Container Return Locations as Backlog Persists Into July

Two additional empty return locations have opened near Oakland as the empty container backlog continues into July, though wait times remain elevated.

2026-05-26

Inland Empire Warehouse Vacancy Falls Below 4% as Q3 Pre-Leasing Accelerates

Inland Empire warehouse vacancy has dropped below 4% heading into Q3, with asking rates firming on big-box space over 500,000 square feet.

2026-05-26

FMC Launches Investigation Into Carrier Restrictions on Chassis Usage

The Federal Maritime Commission said on May 26, 2026 that it launched an investigation into whether ocean common carriers are unjustly and unreasonably restricting motor carriers and shippers in chassis usage.

2026-05-25

CBP Exam Referral Rate Rises at Oakland, Adding 2-4 Days to Affected Containers

CBP exam referral rates at Oakland have increased, with affected containers facing 2-4 additional days of dwell while awaiting inspection.

2026-05-24

Transpacific Capacity Additions Pull Spot Rates Down 8% Ahead of PSS Implementation

Added transpacific capacity has pulled spot rates down roughly 8% in mid-July, even as carriers prepare to implement August peak season surcharges.

2026-05-23

SoCal Drayage Driver Availability Tightens as Peak-Season Hiring Lags Demand

Drayage driver availability across Southern California has tightened, with on-ground reports of longer dispatch wait times for next-day moves.

2026-05-22

Port of LA Terminal Extends Weekend Gate Hours to Manage Pre-Peak Volume

A Port of LA terminal has added weekend gate hours through late July, giving drayage providers extra pickup windows ahead of peak season.

2026-05-21

Reefer Plug Availability at Tacoma Drops to 75% as Cherry Export Season Peaks

Reefer plug availability at Port of Tacoma terminals has fallen to roughly 75% as cherry export volume peaks, slowing export container positioning.

2026-05-11

Port of Los Angeles Posts Second-Best April on Record

The Port of Los Angeles said on May 11, 2026 that it posted its second-best April on record and handled 3,279,704 TEUs through the first four months of the year, 2% ahead of its five-year average.

2026-01-12

Port of Los Angeles Opens New Ramps and Traffic Pattern for SR 47 Interchange Project

The Port of Los Angeles said on January 12, 2026 that it opened a new northbound on-ramp, southbound off-ramp, and realigned Knoll Drive as part of the SR 47 Interchange Project.