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A bipartisan bill aimed at cracking down on cargo theft is gaining traction on Capitol Hill as backers push for approval before lawmakers’ pre-election window narrows. Supporters of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act say the legislation is poised to clear Congress, following backing from about half of House members, 43 senators and the Trump [...]

Transpacific trade remains solid despite Middle East tensions as retailers have already begun replenishing summer inventory, per a port press briefing Monday. Dive Brief: The Iran war is so far “a concern, but it’s not a worry” in terms of impacts to the Port of Los Angeles, Executive Director Gene Seroka said during a media briefing [...]

After the pandemic spurred drastic changes to supply chains, resilience in logistics has emerged as a primary way food companies can win in today’s competitive environment. Since the COVID-19 outbreak upended supply chains, disruption has become the new normal as companies continue to combat inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and other challenges. But food manufacturers face more [...]

Weather Updates: Freeze protection services are currently active in Northern Canada. Shipments containing temperature‑sensitive freight should have a freeze protection service added. Please note that this service may incur additional charges and could impact transit times. ‌Severe weather disruptions in the Midwest and Northeast are expected to have little impact on overall transit times and [...]

Truckers weigh negotiations with government as freight corridors remain under pressure Mexico’s nationwide trucker and farmer strike stretched into a second day Tuesday, with ongoing highway blockades, mounting congestion around Mexico City and continued disruptions to key freight corridors across the country. What began Monday as a coordinated protest across at least 20 states has [...]

The rising cost of jet fuel pushed rates from Northeast and Southeast Asia to North America up by mid to high double digits, Xeneta reported. Dive Brief: The Iran war is influencing carrier-forwarder annual air cargo contract negotiations as shippers contemplate the advantage of spot rates during a turbulent and uncertain market dynamic, according to [...]

The Postal Regulatory Commission on Monday approved the  U.S. Postal Service’s request to add an 8% surge for transportation-related expenses on parcel products. The change will be effective April 26 through Jan. 17, 2007. The Postal Service has previously raised prices to cover the costs associated with increased volumes during peak season, but last month [...]

Weather Updates: ‌Freeze protection services are currently in effect across Northeastern Canada. Shipments containing temperature‑sensitive freight should have freeze protection service added. Please note that this service may incur additional charges and could impact transit times. ‌Small Parcel Updates: ‌Partnership Reduction: Amazon reached a revised agreement with the U.S. Postal Service that trims its USPS [...]

Bureau of Labor Statistics Data Points to Caution After Year of Near-Zero Job Growth U.S. job openings fell, and hiring slowed to the weakest since 2020 in February, pointing to cooler labor demand before the war in Iran triggered additional uncertainty. Vacancies decreased to 6.88 million from an upwardly revised 7.24 million in January, which [...]

Household expectations for inflation in 12 months rose to 3.8% from 3.4% in February in the biggest one-month gain since April 2025, the University of Michigan found in a survey. Dive Brief: Consumer sentiment this month slumped 6% to the lowest level this year as turmoil from the Iran war pushed up gas prices and [...]